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Friday, September 28, 2012
Robin Vann Ricca, MPH, JD Facilitator
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Results of Friends ofPhone Interviews
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Correlated with level of waterfront involvement.
Vaguely awarethat TBHA is a
waterfront group;
not sure which one
TBHA involved in Harborwalk
and harbor cleanup
W
aterfront
inv
olvement
Brand awareness
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Individuals become involved for idealistic and pragmaticreasons.
Environmentallyconscious.Believe the
waterfront is
part of whatmakes Boston
unique.
RecognizeTBHAs influence
and want helpgetting things
done. Seeopportunities for
synergy withtheir goals.
MORE PRAGMATIC(Developers, waterfront businesses)
MORE IDEALISTIC(General Public)
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1. Track record of visible successHarbor cleanup and Harborwalk
2. Proven leadership and expertise of staff and board
3. Strong network that provides critical information and access
And, more recently
4. Efforts to collaborate in new ways on the waterfront (SOTW)
5. Willingness to take on big issues like climate change
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1. Original mission complete
2. Small staffcan only carry so much water
3. Need for new blood, new perspective, younger folks
4. People confused by the presence of multiple organizations onthe waterfront, would like us to join forces.
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Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Boston Harbor Islands Alliance
Mission overlap with TBHA, but:
Not as public policy-driven. Better base of recognition with
the general public.
Provides summer programming.
Focuses on the islands.
Legislatively enfranchised tospend capital construction
dollars, have an operating
budget.
TBHA does not have that
authority, but has a greatnetwork and advocacy base
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All Trustees invited to answer survey
5 open-ended questions Purpose/Mission
Vision/Direction Realistic Sense of Urgency
Priorities/Strategic Goals
Hope/Goal for Board Retreat
9 respondents
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Purpose/Mission: What is your understanding ofwhat TBHA does? What value does TBHA provide andfor whom?
Respondents acknowledged TBHA as the experts on theBoston Harbor focusing attention on
TBHA promotes/ protects public access
Majority view TBHA as a major advocacy organization promoting water quality, ensuring waterfront open to allgroups and users, public voice -
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Vision/Direction: Where do you think TBHA isgoing? What are some of the indicators or description
of TBHAs desired future?
Evolving into an advocacy and educational organization Having achieved the goals of a clean harbor, TBHA is expanding
its focus: lead in advancing policy, programs and activities thatenliven the harbor.
Be the climate change experts, Chapter 91 experts; generally
police developer agreements, maintain its turf as guardian
of the Harborwalk
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Realistic Sense of Urgency: What internal andexternal pressures and/or opportunities do you thinkare impacting TBHA?
Fundraising and funding an issue relates to TBHA need forpermanent staff; impact of economy on governmentprotections
Competition for resources and pressure from other nonprofits;TBHA needs resources to engage in Waterfront developmentopportunities
TBHA needs to redefine what it does so it can be at theforefront of celebrating the clean harbor and amenities,embracing diverse community
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Priorities/Strategic Goals: What do you think arethe 2 or 3 major areas of emphasis or focus for TBHAright now? What key things must be done now in
order to move TBHA from where it is currently towardwhere it should be in the next 3-5 years?
Leader/expert on all issues of the impact of climate change -sea level rise
Champion for enhanced Water transportation
Continue new initiatives and activities to bring people to thewaterfront
Fundraising plan/development function
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Retreat Goals: What specific things do you hopethat we accomplish at the TBHA Board StrategicPlanning Retreat?
Strategic direction and goal clarity; establishing milestones tobe accomplished over the next 2-5 years
Contemporary vision w/goal & objectives to keep TBHA inleadership position and as Harbor experts
Board role and engagement; hearing from new (er) Boardmembers
Ideas for significantly ramping up revenue