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Partnership Guidelines
There are 2 organizational levels:
- 1. Advisory Council
- 2. Member organizations
Advisory Council
The Coalition Advisory Council (AC) is formed by the representatives from 3-7 member organization representatives and community leaders. The AC works directly with funders, the facilitation team and trainers to support the advancement of the Coalition goals.
Advisory Council
1. New membership to the AC will be proposed by current AC members and decided by consensus of the ember organizations.
2. Advisory Council will meet once a quarter to:
a. Plan, evaluate, and discuss Coalition development in terms of its:
i. Goals, objectives, & planning
ii. Process goals such as the development of authentic, heartfelt, joyful, and mutually beneficial relationships amongst members
b. Plan for and allocate additional funding or resources for mini-grants to grassroots organizations and partner advocacy groups in connection with coalition goals
c. Discuss the most strategic and impactful ways the coalition can achieve its outcomes, while factoring in the intentional relationship building and cross-education support that the facilitation team provides for coalition members
d. Determine percentages of future grants received for the coalition to be allocated for sustainability or fundraising purposes
e. Approve the hiring of a third party service such as promotional material design and Spanish translation services
f. Ensure that TCE Fund (or a subsequent organization) is satisfied and supported with their role as administrator of the funds for the consulting contract.
g. Take such other actions as necessary to perform its duties under the agreed upon charter
h. Meet and communicate with coalition philanthropic partners as necessary (preferred quarterly meetings)
3. The Advisory Council shall seek to reach all decisions by consensus. If the AC cannot reach a consensus, then the AC may make a decision with the approval of more than fifty percent of the representatives on the AC. The choice to add a new member organization to the Coalition and the choice to disburse grants received for the coalition members must be unanimous.
4. The 501c3 Grant Administrator shall receive, and serve as the administrator for, future grant monies for the facilitation team services along with any mini-grants to coalition member organizations once the advisory council has approved the process.
Membership Expectations
1.
New member organizations recommended by existing members and must agree to the established coalition agreements
2.
Member organizations and individuals participate in one coalition meeting monthly and up to two working group meetings to advance the shared work of the coalition
3.
Members define for themselves how participation in this coalition assist them in fulfilling some of their goals for energy democracy and justice, while enriching their lives with relationships and harmony
4.
Regular attendance nurtures the soil for developing effective planning action. Members are encouraged to voice their insights and suggestions for keeping the coalition meetings productive and generative
5.
Working organizations are encouraged to consider mutually beneficial ways that the coalition can set and achieve goals that strengthen the movement for energy democracy and justice, while building more trust joint and cohesion amongst members
Coalition Meetings
Organizing Subteam
The Coalition convenes twice a month virtually and in-person twice a year. The outcomes and process goals of the meetings are shared prior. Members are encouraged to offer discussion and action items during meetings and/or to the facilitation team for placement in the upcoming meetings. Coalition-wide meetings will focus on creating strategic priorities, organizing skill development, and encouraging relationship building. All meetings are bilingual Spanish/English as well as all notes.
Policy Subteam
Organizations spanning the state exhibit unique policy priorities and timelines, yet a common thread binds them—they share a profound affection for this state and its residents. Our current goal involves crafting a cohesive policy program that will concisely define objectives and proposed changes across 4 policy areas: environmental governance, energy democracy, waste management, and industrial policies. This outlined policy framework will serve as our guiding beacon to be shared with policy officials, leaders of frontline organizations, and engaged community members to encourage collective engagement towards the shared goals of justice.
