Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank developed a unique partnership with online book-
seller Discover Books to bring hundreds of thousands of free children’s books
to Cleveland – books that would have been sent to recycling. Cleveland Kids’
Book Bank has distributed 597,170+ amazing children’s books through more
than 350 partner organizations – and of course, Little Free Libraries.
Executive Director: Judy Payne
SVP Project Manager:
Marcia Levine (September 2017-Present)
Diane Farr (June 2017-September 2 017)
Engagement Began: June 2017
Total SVP Impact as of December 31, 2017:
SVP grants awarded Time Only
Value of volunteer hours $ 11,125
Other donations because of SVP $ 7,000
Projected operational impact
Value of volunteering and donations:
To Be Determined
$ 18,125
Strengthening Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
This is a short-term, time-only engagement.
Project:
• Fundraising
• Executive Coaching
• Board Development
• Real-Time Strategic Planning
Results and Accomplishments:
• Executive coaching by project manager Marcia Levine, particularly around evolving HR issues.
• Helped board ensure concurrence around their mission and redefine priorities.
• Introduced the concept of real-time strategic planning to approach both everday and long-term decision-making.
• Offered insights as to how to refine fundraising efforts and establish a culture of gratitude.
• Brainstormed opportunities for diversification of book collection methods.