PROJECT MANUAL 2001

Foreword

Introduction

• What is NOYS?
• What is a Speak Out and Make NOYS Project?
• Why is NOYS Sponsoring Speak Out and Make NOYS?
• Projects You Can Do
• How to Use This Manual
• How to Register Your Project
• Success Stories

Chapter 1 Getting Started

• Identifying the Focus of Your Project
• Step 1: Target Population
• Step 2: Assessment of Your Target Group
• Gather Statistics
• Conduct a Survey
• Step 3: Analyze the Results
• Assets and Deficits Worksheet
• Setting Your Project Goals
• Phase 1: Goals
• Goal Worksheet
• Phase 2: Objectives
• Objective Worksheet
• Phase 3: Time Lines and Action Plans
• Action Plan Worksheet

Chapter 2 Getting People Involved

• Identifying Your Project Work Groups
• Getting Youth Involved
• Getting Adults Involved
• Recruiting Techniques
• Using the Phone
• Letters of Endorsement
• Working with Adults
• Tips from Business and Community Leaders
• Tips for Working with Adults
• Tips for Adults Working with Youth Team Members
• Turning Your Project Group into a TEAM
• Tips for Creating Strong Teams

Chapter 3 Planning Your Project

• Project Detail
• What?
• Who?
• When?
• Where?
• How?
• Project Planning Worksheet Samples
• Time to Get Creative
• Idea Generation Phase
• Idea Evaluation Phase
• Idea Organization Phase (Mind Mapping)
• Sample Mind Map Worksheet
• Action Plans
• Sample Action Plan Worksheet
• Project Expenses
• Sample Project Expenses Worksheet

Chapter 4 Project Tools

• Getting Organized
• Step 1: Schedule Your Monthly Calendar
• Sample: Monthly Calendar Worksheet
• Step 2: Create a Daily Plan
• Sample: Daily Planner Worksheet
• Effective Meetings
• Step 1: Plan the Meeting
• Step 2: Develop the Agenda
• Sample: Meeting Planning Worksheet
• Step 3: Running the Meeting
• Sample: Meeting Records Worksheet
• Meeting Tips
• Presenting Like a Pro
• Using Visual Aids
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Picture Boards
• Flyers
• Banners
• Sample: Presentation Preparation Worksheet
• Working with the Media
• Press Releases (PRs)
• Sample: PR
• Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
• Sample: PSA
• Tips for Working with the Media
• Press Kits
• Endorsements and Proclamations
• Cover Letters
• Sample Media Preparation Worksheet
• Finding Funding
• Approaching Your Community
• Approaching Agencies
• Fundraising Events

Chapter 5 Project Resources

• NOYS / National Organization for Youth Safety Roster 2000
• Web Sites
• Project Registration Form
• Project Report and Evaluation Form