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Fee Based Programs… Charge to Enable, Charge to Recover Carmen G. Burgos Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development 4-H In-service, April 22 – 24, 2008 Objectives: Purpose of fee based programs Items to consider in planning fee based programs. Share ideas / exchange ideas Why have fee based programs? Resource scarce environment county, state, federal Sustainability Public value “authorizers” (parents, taxpayers, legislators, local government, other educators, etc.) participants Perspectives to consider: Evidence of public value Increase participation and support Educator in the community. Role as Coordinator for youth development program. Network with organizations/ agencies for funding. Estimating fee: What does it cost to implement this activity/program? Market research How is it important? who, what, how much, for what? Program impacts for youth audience Sustainability Continuation…. What do they get in return for fee paid? What are other cost to you? Transportation Handouts Materials Refreshments Awards, certificate, _________ Location fee? Travel? Insurance? Guest presenter fee? Equipment / tools? Training volunteers? ______________ Properly assess possibilities Cannot endorse a product or products. Participants receive value worth for fee Educational Contributes to programming efforts (IAA) Important to evaluate Accountability – evidence of public value Remain a significant element for youth development in communities! Identify strengths and focus (where/how you can make major impacts) Stay ready for changes and challenges Foresight Be proactive Close connections to – and dialogue with- constituents. Develop strong advocacy (parents, 4-H members, teachers, volunteers, etc.) Funding options in addition to fee based programs Sponsors (individual or business) “Sponsor a Youth” program Sponsor an event Fund Raising Grants Endowments Subsidized programs Discussion… Existing fee based programs? What? Cost? Results?