Discover Roxbury (Bridges Program)

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1 Discover Roxbury (Bridges Program) General Information PO Box Roxbury, MA 2119 (617) Website Organization Contact Alyssa Lee Year of Incorporation 2 1

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission Statement Discover Roxbury's mission is to:build community pride and create bridges of understanding by increasing knowledge of Roxbury's historic and cultural contributionspromote participation in the cultural and historic life of the community,foster economic empowerment by increasing support for Roxbury businesses and institutions.we seek to overcome racial and class stereotypes of Roxbury and the lack of knowledge about the community. We also advocate for the preservation of Roxbury's historic and cultural assets. Background Statement Our first tour was April 1, 1995 for the staff of two schools in Lexington, planned and led by Boston METCO parents and students. Both Boston and Lexington participants loved the tour and made many comments such as "I enjoyed the enthusiasm and pride shown by tour guides as they talked about their neighborhoods," "inspirational" and "I hope this is just a beginning." On that April day, as the group walked down Warren Street to the Dudley Library, the prevailing thought was, "We are really doing this!" Since 1995 we have continued to "do this" - to celebrate Roxbury's rich history, vibrant arts and cultural community, local businesses and attractions - with an audience of Roxbury residents and visitors from as close as Jamaica Plain and as far away as China. The number and depth of our offerings has expanded and deepened beyond anyone's wildest dreams back in If you check our website today you will find an exciting variety of programs and tours. Special highlights of our growth include our initial collaboration with ACT Roxbury; our trolley tours with State Rep. Byron Rushing, as well as many other amazing tour leaders and Old Town Trolley; our partnership with DCR at Roxbury Heritage State Park; the creation of the Roxbury Cultural Network; the Roxbury History class at Roxbury Community College; and our continuing work with so many people, organizations, businesses, artists and Roxbury residents. Impact Statement Our accomplishments over the past year include:recruiting new sponsors for our new ArtROX! series,reviving the Kite Festival in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition,Inheriting and organizing the largest Roxbury Open Studios in recent memory,sponsoring a larger and more noteworthy Roxtoberfest,Building new partnerships with local schools to incorporate the Roxbury History Curriculum into their curriculum and wellness plans.goals include:adding at least a dozen new artists to our roster of actively showing artists,recruiting new and returning sponsors to support ArtROX!Developing a strategic plan to cover the next 3-5 years,hiring an additional staff person for development. Needs Statement Discover Roxbury's greatest needs are as follows:raise $1, annually for staff stability and growth,add a staff person who can focus specifically on development, Increase awareness of our programming and organization,move to a storefront location. Service Categories Arts & Culture Educational Services Geographic Areas Served We serve Roxbury, a neighborhood within the City of Boston. 2

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4 Programs ArtROX! Description ArtROX! is Discover Roxbury's year-long series of tours and events that highlight and promote the arts in Roxbury. Our programming spans a variety of topics and formats: touring the neighborhood's public art, co-presenting receptions and film festivals, organizing Roxbury Open Studios and other opportunities for local artists to display and sell their work, and celebrating the arts in area museums. Our ability to be a connector in the art world is enhanced by partnerships with the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, Roxbury Community College, rtheastern University, MassArt CACP, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. We also greatly appreciate the support offered by our ArtROX! sponsors. Budget 7 Category Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other General Arts Presenting Population Served General/Unspecified,, Program Short Term Success The ArtROX! Series has been successful at garnering new and increased media attention that enhances our work in making Roxbury a cultural destination and a supportive environment in which to create, exhibit, and sell art produced in the neighborhood. Program Long term Success Long term successes include: - A growing roster of artists and crafters participating in the ArtROX! Series - Greater capacity by the artists and Discover Roxbury to develop and implement months of arts programming in advance - More active collaborations and partnerships with other cultural organizations and institutions around Boston Program Success Monitored By - Artist attendance and participation in planning sessions. - Donations to ArtROX! programming. - Artist sales figures after events. - Number of and quality of collaborations with other entities. - Number of media mentions and speaking opportunities. 4

5 Examples of Program Success New activity: - High tes of Jazz Roxbury tour.- ArtROX! pop-up shop in Dudley Square.- ArtROX! exhibitions at the AIC on Newbury St. (summer '12) and Boston City Hall (winter '13). Revived activity: - Egleston Square, Roxbury Parade. Growth and engagement: - Greater number of participating artists participating in and patrons attending ArtROX! programming.- Greater number of artists attending planning meetings and contributing to idea generation.- Greater number of artists donating time and money to support ArtROX! programming. - Greater number of non-artist donors contributing to support ArtROX! programming. Media coverage (212): - Artscope- Bay State Banner- Big Red & Shiny- BNN- Boston.com- WCVB (Chronicle)- WGBH (arts blog) Speaking opportunities: - Artist receptions: AIC, Haley House Bakery Cafe- Mass Humanities conference (Jazz Roxbury tour) 5

6 Management CEO/Executive Director Executive Director Ms. Alyssa Lee Term Start Sept 215 Former CEOs Name Term Ms. Marcia Butman Sept May 21 Derek Lumpkins June 21 - June 215 Senior Staff Ms. Laura Palmer Edwards Title Media Manager Experience/Biography Staff Information Full Time Staff Part Time Staff Volunteers Contractors Retention Rate % Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 2 Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian 1 Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Staff Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified 3 6

7 Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency nmanagement Formal Evaluation n Management Formal Evaluation Frequency N/A Yes Quarterly Yes Semi-Annually Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Years Strategic Plan Considers Organization Policy and Procedures ndiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Is your organization licensed by the Government? Registration Permit? Under Development 3 Under Development Yes Exempt Yes Affiliations Affiliation Year Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau 7

8 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Ms. Kim Janey Company Affiliation Mass. Advocates for Children Term Jan 215 to Dec 218 Board CoChair Board CoChair Mr. Rodney Singleton Company Affiliation Teradyne Term Jan 215 to Dec 218 Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mr. Vernon Barsatee Exit Bayside Realty Voting Ms. Terri Brown YouthBuild Voting Mr. Allen Bush Berklee College of Music Voting Ms. Mary Churchill Salem State University Voting Ms. Shahara Jaghoo Youth Build Voting Ms. Kim Janey Massachusetts Advocates for Children Voting Ms. Pamela Jones Next Street Voting Mr. Rodney Singleton Teradyne Voting Ms. Alma Wright Boston Public Schools Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 7 Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian 2 Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Board Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified 3 6 8

9 Board Information Board Term Lengths Board Term Limits Number of Full Board Meetings Annually Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions Constituency Includes Client Representation % 25% Yes Standing Committees By-laws Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations Program / Program Planning Finance 9

10 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 1, 212 Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 212 Projected Revenue $172,. Projected Expenses $172,. Endowment? Spending Policy Income Only Credit Line? Reserve Fund? Months Reserve Fund Covers Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $168,73 $86,296 $171,66 Total Expenses $141,825 $19,27 $169,593 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation $1, $5, $11, Contributions Government Contributions $ $ $ Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions $43,568 $49,362 $26,421 Indirect Public Support Earned Revenue $25,162 $31,934 $17,77 Investment Income, Net of Losses Membership Dues $875 Special Events $16,54 Revenue In-Kind Other

11 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $13,372 $146,33 $123,787 Administration Expense $26,295 $36,672 $36,781 Fundraising Expense $12,158 $7,268 $9,25 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 73% 77% 73% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 8% 13% 6% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $24,476 $3,122 $16,174 Current Assets $24,476 $3,122 $16,174 Long-Term Liabilities $ $ $ Current Liabilities $268 $5,819 $4,897 Total Net Assets $24,28 ($2,697) $11,277 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets % % % Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Comments Foundation Staff Comments Financial summary data in the charts and graphs above is per the organization's IRS Form 99- EZs. For fiscal year 211, expense data is per the Form PC on file with the state of MA, the Form 99, as well as per the organization. Created Copyright 218 The Boston Foundation 11