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Create more space for educational programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cantigny DeptAssigned to DepartmentCantigny Dept
Fully enclose front patio at the Cantigny clubhouseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cantigny Golf DeptAssigned to DepartmentCantigny Golf Dept
Develop a corporate membership program at Cantigny and for Cantigny GolfUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cantigny Golf DeptAssigned to DepartmentCantigny Golf Dept
Optimize potential of golf academyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cantigny Golf DeptAssigned to DepartmentCantigny Golf Dept
Provide adoption benefits for Foundation employeesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cantigny Golf DeptAssigned to DepartmentOscar Regalado
Issue golf passes for F/T employeesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cantigny Golf DeptAssigned to DepartmentCantigny Golf Dept
Focus on cross promotional opportunities at Cantigny and among the museumsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Develop Speakers Bureau concept to boost community outreach for CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Target Spanish speaking communities in Cantigny outreachUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
When client books party at Cantigny, print up index card with map and coupon to encourage returnsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Select a unifying theme each yearUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Expand distribution of Cantigny MagazineUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Consistently capture events at Cantigny on film and pictures and develop libraryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Improve “confusing” MTF websiteUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunications Dept
Produce a video of greenhouse processes and other gardening subjects and sell them to local cable channelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications ITeamITeam Recommended
0%
6/30/2009
Reach out to ethnic newspapers to attract a broader group of visitorsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications ITeamITeam RecommendedPattie Overstreet-Miller
25%
12/31/2008
Develop a clearer link between MTF web site and museumsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications ITeamITeam RecommendedPattie Overstreet-Miller
30%
4/30/2009
Enhance collaboration within the parkUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications ITeamAssigned to DepartmentPattie Overstreet-Miller
30%
12/31/2008
Promote philanthropic activitiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications ITeamITeam RecommendedPattie Overstreet-Miller
25%
12/31/2008
Increase use of advertising to introduce people to CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communications ITeamITeam RecommendedPattie Overstreet-Miller
50%
6/30/2009
Improve the job we do of marketing to donors—need newsletterUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communities DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunities Dept
Put grant deadlines on lineUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Communities DeptAssigned to DepartmentCommunities Dept
Expand opportunities in the gardens/groundsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamApproved
12/31/2008
To improve internal customer service, sit in on staff meetings of internal clientsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Each month, choose one non-profit organization and help raise money on their behalfUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Search for/find a single problem or issue in Chicago—use our resources to address the issue and take ownershipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamApproved
12/31/2008
Gather customer data on a regular basis and use that data in decision makingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamApproved
12/31/2008
Open a dog run area on the grounds at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamDeclined
Enroll our own employees to bring a designated number of people into CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamDeclined
Invite police departments, fire departments, etc. to attend our special programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamApproved
Develop better relationships with local universities so that we can partner on programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamITeam Review
Do more for teachersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Develop a contest at Cantigny tied to civic healthUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Do-It-Yourself 4th of July parade @CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Customer Service ITeamApproved
Provide match when employees contribute to communities fundUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Employee Services ITeamDeclined
100%
Improve ability to recruit and retain talentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Employee Services ITeamApproved
Pursue more growth and empowerment opportunities for employeesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Employee Services ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Promote from withinUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Employee Services ITeamApproved
Provide more “blue buckets” and more opportunities to recycleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
EP&C DeptAssigned to DepartmentEd Holzman
Communicate more “specifics” from Executive TeamUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Executive TeamAssigned to DepartmentExecutive Team
Create a turning lane on Winfield into Cantigny and widen inbound and outbound roadsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Review
Build sizeable picnic shelter at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamApprovedEd Holzman
5%
Improve all facilities to make them better venues for speakersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Honor current park environment and balance its value with the opportunity to build new facilitiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Review
Create a “living history” section at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Provide foldable bleachers at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Host shows for new lawn equipmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Review
Construct sound barrier wall near lower deck @ golf clubhouseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Review
Re-route boiler exhausts at the golf clubhouse away from snack bar areaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Review
Consider the use of verticle wind turbines for alternative energy/advertisingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Facilities ITeamITeam Review
Designate/create space at the FDM for gathering before and after eventsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
First Division Museum DeptAssigned to DepartmentFirst Division Museum Dept
Offer professional horticultural trainingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Grounds DeptAssigned to DepartmentGrounds Dept
Ensure that salaries are comparable with those of private foundations, not jut public foundationsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HR DeptAssigned to DepartmentHR Dept
Create a culture that understands fundraisingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Enable employee empowermentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Remove ineffective and detrimental leadershipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamApproved
Find ways to incorporate respect into corporate hierarchyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Develop better participation and involvement in planning Cantigny projectsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Seek more ideological diversityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Encourage/require employees to do at least one of their services days with a partnerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Encourage employees to write articles and publish resource findingsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Encourage/enable employees to give presentations, both internally and externallyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Measure our impact and become more strategic in determining what our impact should beUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Heighten our impact in special, brand-specific areas such as vets’ programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Work together on significant projects to help build trust across teamsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Stress activities that demonstrate leadership in the communityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Become a role model for ethics, good government and transparencyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamApproved
Untangle complicated relationship with TribuneUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamApproved
Enable and encourage more visitation between departments and more team bondingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Review
Move to one large office suite so that we can all be togetherUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Organizational Culture ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Collaborate with master gardeners’ groups to provide programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Production DeptAssigned to DepartmentProduction Dept
Conduct a thorough needs assessment/reconnaissance at time of disasterUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Better balance resources across all programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Evaluate resources needed to be a distinctive leaderUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Make disaster preparedness a part of Communities with its own staffUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamAssigned to DepartmentCatherine Brown
Have several program areas provide grants for special initiatives such as Operation Healing FreedomUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Host fireworks show @ Cantigny for patriotic holidaysUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamITeam Review
Create a working horticultural youth program "Red Oak Farm"Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Resource Allocation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Leverage more big-name partners like Garth BrooksUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamApproved
65%
Develop “logging events” at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamAssigned to DepartmentLaura Evans
Publish gardening bookUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Encourage Board financial support/personal giving for our programsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Pay attention to intangible returns on investment to drive tangible returnsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamITeam Further Evaluation
Develop a corporate membership program at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamAssigned to DepartmentMike Nass
50%
Create a ropes course at CantignyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Revenue Generation ITeamAssigned to DepartmentLaura Evans