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Communities of Hope Target States
We will focus on 20 states with the
highest levels of poverty. We have
identified the following twenty states:
Mississippi 21.6%*
Louisiana 19.4%
New Mexico 19.3%
District of Columbia 18.9%
Arkansas 17.9%
West Virginia 17.9%
Kentucky 17.4%
Texas 16.6%
Alabama 16.1%
South Carolina 15.7%
Oklahoma 15.3%
North Carolina 15.2%
Georgia 14.8%
Tennessee 14.5%
Idaho 14.5%
Montana 14.2%
Arizona 14.2%
New York 14.2%
Oregon 14.1%
California 13.2%
The percentage of the states total
population that live in poverty.
We will focus on 20 states with the
highest levels of poverty. We have
identified the following twenty states:
Mississippi 21.6%*
Louisiana 19.4%
New Mexico 19.3%
District of Columbia 18.9%
Arkansas 17.9%
West Virginia 17.9%
Kentucky 17.4%
Texas 16.6%
Alabama 16.1%
South Carolina 15.7%
Oklahoma 15.3%
North Carolina 15.2%
Georgia 14.8%
Tennessee 14.5%
Idaho 14.5%
Montana 14.2%
Arizona 14.2%
New York 14.2%
Oregon 14.1%
California 13.2%
The percentage of the states total
population that live in poverty.
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Staff & Position Data |
Management/Leadership/Vision
It is the intent of the Association of African American Single Mothers to develop programs that work! Poverty is now
effecting generations of children in a way that they now have less opportunity then their parents. It is the vision and the
mission of the AAASM to make an impact that is real, effective and actually changes lives.
In order to make this program effective, a high level of communication, cooperation and accountability between the levels
of leadership is needed. An Executive Team (ET) will head this program. The ET will be the direct link between the
Community Council (CC), Community Partners (CP) and the Administrative Team (AT). These four entities will be
responsible for setting a common vision for the Communities of Hope exemplary standards.
The Executive Team are salaried employees of the program and comprise of three members. The Executive Director (ED)
heads the group and serves as the voice of the program. The ED will ensure the success of the program by overseeing
the activities of all departments. The ED will ensure the program activities are working towards the programs vision and
goals. The ED is an advocate for the program and will meet with the residents, leadership and community partners in
each state explain the need for and purpose of the program. The ED will set goals for and monitor activities of each
member of the Executive Team.
The second member of the Executive Team (ET) is the Information Secretary (IS). The IS will monitor the process of data
collection and distribution. The ET will also oversee the production of documentation designed to assist entities in
adapting and implementing exemplary practices in new communities. The IS will set a standard of reportable activities
based on program goals. The list of reportable goals could include:
1) The number of low-income people who have join the community council or volunteered in program activities.
2) The number of new business started in low-income communities.
3) The number of low-income people purchasing homes
4) Unemployed people become employed
5) The number of community partners coordinated a service initiative designed to provide local healthcare,
emergency housing, educational services and employment services.
The final member of the ET is the Resource Director (RD). The RD will direct and monitor the acquisition of Community
Partners and their resources. In this hurting economy, those living closest to the levels of poverty feel the greatest effect
when resources are scarce. Government resources are being taken away daily from programs that benefit the poor and
for this reason Community Partnership is vital to the success of the project. It is vital that partners have the ability and
will to contribute with monetary donations, in-kind contributions and technical assistance to assist in developing an
economic development plan that works best for them and their community. The RD will ensure that community partners
cover a ride range of assets that will benefit the best interest of the community. Exemplary governance of these
resources will also be the charge of the RD and the Financial Officer. The RD will also monitor in the acquisition of college
level interns to assist us in each state.
All ‘teams” are comprised of seven to ten members and staffed with a combination of college interns, scholars and
volunteers from a wide range of professions.
Staff and Position Data
Proposed staff needed to complete the three-year program designated as Communities of Hope is listed as follows:
Executive Staff
Executive Director (Full Time, Salary Stacey F. Johnson, Director of the AAASM, will fill this position.
Information Secretary (Full Time, Salary)
Resource Director (Full Time, Salary)
Marketing Director (Part-time, Salary) - The MD will determine the best strategies to use in our effort to inform the public of the
program, gain vital community partners and volunteers. The MD will assist in determining which communities the program
will target. The MD will oversee the operations of the Public Awareness Committee and the Creative Director. - To be filled
upon notification of receipt of award.
Technology Director (Full Time, Salary) - The TD will oversee the acquisition, operation and maintenance of all electronic
equipment necessary to execute the program. This will include the creation of a program website and database that will store
program information.
The TD will organize and maintain all email addresses, cell phones, computer systems, printer’s scanner. Land lines and
other devices. The TD will also oversee all online meetings, webinars and other means of communication. Under the
direction of the Office Manager (OM), the TD will document and log all program assets and reports directly to he OM. - Currently
interviewing for this position.
Financial Officer (Part Time, Salary) - The FO is charged with the duty of proper governance in the receipt and use of grant
funds. The FO will work directly with the Executive Director and Office Manager to ensure fiscal responsibility when acquiring
program assets and in the payments of salary, gift and fringe benefits. The FO will be responsible for producing a code of
conduct with respect to receipt of resources from community partners, use of funds and procedures for payments and
standards and guidelines on gifts to volunteers. The FO will be required to submit a detailed balance sheet monthly showing
all program assets and liabilities. Working in collaboration with the Resource Director, both will be charged to acquire assets
from Community Partners for each subject community on a quarterly basis. Working directly with the OM, make sure all
salaries, fees, gifts and bonus are processed on time. - To be filled upon notification of receipt of award.
Office Manager (Full Time, Salary) - The OM will oversee the day to aspects of the office. Duties will include directly assisting
the Executive Director as needed, paying all vendor bills, working with the FO to get assets moved as needed. Complete
scheduling for all program members; including handling all travel plans, complete and distribute program memos, reports
and all other documentation. The OM will assist the Executive Staff in the creation of office policies and procedures.
It is the intent of the Association of African American Single Mothers to develop programs that work! Poverty is now
effecting generations of children in a way that they now have less opportunity then their parents. It is the vision and the
mission of the AAASM to make an impact that is real, effective and actually changes lives.
In order to make this program effective, a high level of communication, cooperation and accountability between the levels
of leadership is needed. An Executive Team (ET) will head this program. The ET will be the direct link between the
Community Council (CC), Community Partners (CP) and the Administrative Team (AT). These four entities will be
responsible for setting a common vision for the Communities of Hope exemplary standards.
The Executive Team are salaried employees of the program and comprise of three members. The Executive Director (ED)
heads the group and serves as the voice of the program. The ED will ensure the success of the program by overseeing
the activities of all departments. The ED will ensure the program activities are working towards the programs vision and
goals. The ED is an advocate for the program and will meet with the residents, leadership and community partners in
each state explain the need for and purpose of the program. The ED will set goals for and monitor activities of each
member of the Executive Team.
The second member of the Executive Team (ET) is the Information Secretary (IS). The IS will monitor the process of data
collection and distribution. The ET will also oversee the production of documentation designed to assist entities in
adapting and implementing exemplary practices in new communities. The IS will set a standard of reportable activities
based on program goals. The list of reportable goals could include:
1) The number of low-income people who have join the community council or volunteered in program activities.
2) The number of new business started in low-income communities.
3) The number of low-income people purchasing homes
4) Unemployed people become employed
5) The number of community partners coordinated a service initiative designed to provide local healthcare,
emergency housing, educational services and employment services.
The final member of the ET is the Resource Director (RD). The RD will direct and monitor the acquisition of Community
Partners and their resources. In this hurting economy, those living closest to the levels of poverty feel the greatest effect
when resources are scarce. Government resources are being taken away daily from programs that benefit the poor and
for this reason Community Partnership is vital to the success of the project. It is vital that partners have the ability and
will to contribute with monetary donations, in-kind contributions and technical assistance to assist in developing an
economic development plan that works best for them and their community. The RD will ensure that community partners
cover a ride range of assets that will benefit the best interest of the community. Exemplary governance of these
resources will also be the charge of the RD and the Financial Officer. The RD will also monitor in the acquisition of college
level interns to assist us in each state.
All ‘teams” are comprised of seven to ten members and staffed with a combination of college interns, scholars and
volunteers from a wide range of professions.
Staff and Position Data
Proposed staff needed to complete the three-year program designated as Communities of Hope is listed as follows:
Executive Staff
Executive Director (Full Time, Salary Stacey F. Johnson, Director of the AAASM, will fill this position.
Information Secretary (Full Time, Salary)
Resource Director (Full Time, Salary)
Marketing Director (Part-time, Salary) - The MD will determine the best strategies to use in our effort to inform the public of the
program, gain vital community partners and volunteers. The MD will assist in determining which communities the program
will target. The MD will oversee the operations of the Public Awareness Committee and the Creative Director. - To be filled
upon notification of receipt of award.
Technology Director (Full Time, Salary) - The TD will oversee the acquisition, operation and maintenance of all electronic
equipment necessary to execute the program. This will include the creation of a program website and database that will store
program information.
The TD will organize and maintain all email addresses, cell phones, computer systems, printer’s scanner. Land lines and
other devices. The TD will also oversee all online meetings, webinars and other means of communication. Under the
direction of the Office Manager (OM), the TD will document and log all program assets and reports directly to he OM. - Currently
interviewing for this position.
Financial Officer (Part Time, Salary) - The FO is charged with the duty of proper governance in the receipt and use of grant
funds. The FO will work directly with the Executive Director and Office Manager to ensure fiscal responsibility when acquiring
program assets and in the payments of salary, gift and fringe benefits. The FO will be responsible for producing a code of
conduct with respect to receipt of resources from community partners, use of funds and procedures for payments and
standards and guidelines on gifts to volunteers. The FO will be required to submit a detailed balance sheet monthly showing
all program assets and liabilities. Working in collaboration with the Resource Director, both will be charged to acquire assets
from Community Partners for each subject community on a quarterly basis. Working directly with the OM, make sure all
salaries, fees, gifts and bonus are processed on time. - To be filled upon notification of receipt of award.
Office Manager (Full Time, Salary) - The OM will oversee the day to aspects of the office. Duties will include directly assisting
the Executive Director as needed, paying all vendor bills, working with the FO to get assets moved as needed. Complete
scheduling for all program members; including handling all travel plans, complete and distribute program memos, reports
and all other documentation. The OM will assist the Executive Staff in the creation of office policies and procedures.
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