Here’s a Million Dollars - Are You Ready? - Camp Ahead #4

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/million-dollars

Exploring the future doesn't always have to be grim business!

Join KJ Williams, Joe Richards, and Jess Elfring Roberts in Episode 4 of Camp Ahead as they explore the futurology of the summer camp industry and analyze the implications of receiving a large donation. This episode dives into future scenario planning, the impact of a $500,000 annual donation, and how to prepare for such game-changing support. Discover strategies to align a camp's mission and vision, engage stakeholders, foster creativity, and handle both the positive and potential risks of substantial financial gifts.

Tune in for insights on planning for the future while staying rooted in community values.

• 01:47 Scenario Planning: Positive Scenarios
• 02:38 Dreaming Big: Large Donations
• 05:05 Analyzing the Impact of Consistent Donations
• 08:56 Creative Ideas from Staff
• 11:41 Budgetary Changes and Long-term Planning
• 19:06 Proactive vs. Reactive Planning
• 23:18 Aligning Team Values and Mission
• 26:02 Fundraising and Storytelling
• 32:06 Learning from Feedback
• 38:15 Scenario Planning Benefits

Episode Links:

• The Book: Imaginable by Jane McGonigal:
  • https://janemcgonigal.com/2021/12/17/imaginable-how-to-see-the-future-coming-and-feel-ready-for-anything-even-things-that-seem-impossible-today/
• https://poe.com/UOScenarioCreator
• https://urgentoptimists.org/

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Our Hosts:

Jess Elfring-Roberts - Executive Director, Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers

Joe Richards - Executive Director, Pearce Williams Summer Camp and Retreat Facility

KJ Williams - Camp Director, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp

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A huge thanks to our sponsors for making this possible.

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