Clearwater Communications
Clearwater Communications has been a trusted partner since 2001, specializing in association management for the North Dakota STEM Network. With a dedicated team of 16 professionals and 5,300 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities in Bismarck, we offer comprehensive services such as meeting coordination, budget management, and advocacy efforts. Our goal is to facilitate effective communication, strategic planning, and sustainable funding to advance STEM initiatives across the state. Contact us to explore how we can support your organization's mission.
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Clearwater Communications ND STEM Network Network Management Presentation
Our Firm • Established in 2001 • 16 staff members • 5,300 square feet • State-of-the-art equipment and software Bismarck
Experience and Qualifications Part One
Association Management • All Clients • Providing general support • Contact information – mailing address, phone, email • Website updates • Conference call coordination • Administrative support • Travel as necessary • Organizing meetings and preparing minutes • Representing on boards or committees
Association Management • Information Technology Council of North Dakota • Collaborating with technical, corporate and private workforce entities • North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) • Transitioning to a nonprofit • North Dakota Teacher Center Network • Collecting and reporting data
Communication • Print & Electronic • Producing outreach materials • Developing presentations, letters, reports, etc.
Meeting & Event Planning • Coordination of conferences, workshops, webinars, meetings, etc. • Organizing and facilitating statewide conferences
Financial Management • Preparing budgets and reports, invoicing, managing bank accounts, etc. • Receiving funds • Submitting reports • Monitoring budgets • Working closely with fiscal agent
Public Policy • Advocacy and lobbying at state and federal level with legislative and executive branches • Leading government, media and public relations efforts • Advancing education policy and advocacy to impact educational reform
Strategic Planning • Vary process based on needs of client • Focus on prioritization for annual work plan • Strategic planning including sustainability plan
Funding & Sustainability • Writing grants • Securing sponsorships • Recruiting members • Fundraising and grant writing for funding support
STEM-Related Experience • Current clients and connection to business, government, nonprofit and education sectors • Staying abreast of STEM issues and developments
Management Plan Part Two
Your Team • Management & Communication Professionals • Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in communication or related field • 120 plus years of experience
Cost Proposal Part Three
Our Approach • Strategic Planning • Survey Network members • Develop three-year strategic plan with Executive Committee • Approve work plan and budget based on identified priorities • Potential Priorities • Establish nonprofit corporation • Develop sustainability plan with multiple revenue streams • Host statewide conference • Fulfill legislative intent for initial state funding
Our Competitive Advantage • Expertise • Association management • Planning • Grant writing • Connectivity • Business & industry • Government • Nonprofits • Reliability & Stability • Experienced team of staff members