Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc

Statement one continued: we have a robust and diverse dei (diversity, equity, and inclusion) committee composed of board members, staff, and community members. This committee guides & advises all aspects of our program to ensure we are accessible to all youth and families. Our dei committee is focused on growing the diversity in our program to better reflect our community. We are taking intentional and deliberate steps to ensure we are welcoming and inclusive to those who need us most. One of those steps includes working with the charities review council's dei toolkit to survey our stakeholders and implement findings. We are also seeking input and guidance from our dei committee as we continue to develop our agency's strategic plan.our technology capacities and skills continue to expand: we facilitate interviews, meetings, etc. Via zoom, teams, and google meet. Through form assembly, electronic applications and program forms upload seamlessly into our data management software, matchforce (crm). Ourscheduling software, acuity, schedules match support contacts, helping our program coordinators be more efficient by spending less time trying to reach bigs and parents/guardians. In alignment with the goals in our strategic plan relating to staff engagement and development, we established new positions for team members based on skillset and growth. We are confident that recognizing the skills & contributions of our current staff members, as well as creating opportunities for upward mobility, will be an asset to long-term staff retention.