October 2005

1 Executive Director

2 Associate Director

3 Membership

4 Publications

5 Sales and Events
6 Development

7 Financial Report

8 Action Plan

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8. Action Plan Update

Increase member revenue to $357,400

PI = $357,400 by December 31.
67% - $238,270 to date. We are still behind schedule to meet this.

Increase Legacy Trust Fund by $80,000

PI = $80,000 by Dec. 31.
105% - $84,078 to date. We are doing very well with this.

Increase program income to $219,000

PI = $219,000 by December 31.
102% - $221,540 to date.
Includes certification, scholarships, ecotours and consulting.

Increase ads income to $140,000

PI = $140,000 by December 31.
44% - $62,125 billed to date.
The last two months usually hold more than 50% of ad contracts.

Produce six issues of Interpreter Magazine

PI = 6 issues by December 31.
83% - 5 issues in print to date.

Publish two new titles as InterPress

PI = two new books in print by October 31.
50% - The Management of Interpretive Sites is printed and for sale. The History of Interpretation is planned for later in the year, probably after Oct. 31 but before Dec. 15.

Produce two copies of Journal

PI = 2 journals in mail by Dec. 31
50% - The first issue of the journal for 2005 has been mailed. We await the other issue from the editor.

Select NIW 2009 site in Region 1

PI = site selection made at spring Board meeting.
100% - The NIW 2009 will be in Hartford, Connecticut.

Attract 1,100 members to NIW 2005 in Mobile

PI = 1,100 paid attendees by Nov. 15, 2005.
55% - 600 persons to date in registrations. We clearly cannot meet this objective this year. The economy, hurricane and downsizing have all hurt prospects for meeting our goal.

Generate $500,000 in pledges, gifts, and grants

PI = $500,000 by Dec. 31
72% -We have about $123,000 in grant funds in hand along with an additional $30,000 through the curriculum project. We've received $84,078 in LTF funds along with a pledge for $100,000 additional in LTF support. There are $29,000 in confirmed sponsorships for NIW 05 and IWH in Puerto Rico. This amounts 366,078 for the year.