Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) has been chosen as the non-profit project for Tampa Connection’s 2024 class, marking an exciting new partnership between two organizations deeply committed to community impact. This collaboration will focus on creating a Young Ambassador Board for LSF, a vital initiative aimed at strengthening the nonprofit’s support network and amplifying its mission across the Tampa Bay region.
What is Tampa Connection?
Tampa Connection is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating local business professionals into engaged community leaders. Each year, a select group of professionals is chosen to participate in the Tampa Connection “class,” a year-long program that offers leadership development, social networking, and community service opportunities. Through this immersive experience, participants are encouraged to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and actively contribute to the betterment of their community.
Tampa Connection’s core principles—leadership, relationships, and community—guide the program, ensuring that participants not only grow as individuals but also make a lasting impact on the Tampa Bay area. By partnering with local nonprofits each year, Tampa Connection helps to strengthen the fabric of the community, recognizing the crucial role that the nonprofit sector plays in enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
The LSF Young Ambassador Board Project
The project with LSF is centered around the creation of a Young Ambassador Board, which will be instrumental in supporting the nonprofit’s efforts through fundraising, awareness building, and organizing in-kind donation drives. The Young Ambassador Board will serve as an official partner with LSF program administration in the greater Tampa Bay area, ensuring that the organization’s services and needs are effectively communicated to the community.
The project will be divided into four key sections:
- Structural Build: This phase will involve the formation of position responsibilities, meeting schedules, agenda creation, and the development of an annual calendar. Establishing these foundational elements will be crucial for the smooth operation of the Young Ambassador Board, allowing passionate community professionals to engage in meaningful work.
- Recruitment: The team will devise strategies to attract and invite potential board members. This will involve researching outreach methods and identifying target demographics that align with the board’s objectives and LSF’s mission.
- Communication Plan: A robust communication plan will be developed to ensure consistency and active participation among board members. This will include email blasts, social media campaigns, newsletters, and other marketing efforts to keep the board informed and engaged.
- Tracking Metrics/Data: A system will be created for tracking prospective and active members, including their contact information, interests, and support efforts. This will allow LSF to monitor progress, maintain communication with members, and make data-driven improvements to the board’s operations.
About Lutheran Services Florida
Lutheran Services Florida is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Floridians build healthier, happier, and hope-filled futures. Through its work, LSF impacts 1 in 50 Floridians, offering critical support in areas such as suicide prevention, drug addiction recovery, family crisis intervention, and education for those in poverty.
LSF operates through three main lines of service: Head Start, Family Focus, and Health Systems. Each of these programs is designed to address the specific needs of the communities LSF serves, from early childhood education to family support services and mental health care. By providing these essential services, LSF plays a crucial role in reducing the achievement gap, supporting families in crisis, and improving the overall well-being of Floridians.
A Partnership for Greater Impact
The selection of LSF as Tampa Connection’s non-profit project for 2024 represents a significant opportunity to amplify the impact of both organizations. By working together, they will empower a new generation of community leaders, strengthen the support network for LSF’s vital services, and contribute to the continued growth and resilience of the Tampa Bay community.
