ny de volunteer overview 2011

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NY de Volunteer (NYdV)

2011


Our Mission

To address critical needs in New York by empowering the local Japanese population and its friends to become positive change-makers through volunteerism and intercultural exchange.


Today’s Agenda

• Part I: Introduction– History– Program– Award– Board of Directors and Key Facilitators

• Part II: Future– Our Vision– Goals– 3 Needs

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Introduction to NYdVPart I


History

Date Event

May 2002 NYdV was established by Noriko Hino and Kazumi Terada

The first program, “Spring Cleanup Day” was launched

September 2002 “9/11 Floating Lantern Ceremony” started

May 2004 Ex-NYdV staff established our sister organization in Japan, Tokyo de Volunteer (“TKdV”)

November 2004 “Japanese Spa Day” started

January 2007 “Explore Japanese Culture After School Program” was launched with support from New York City Park & Recreation Department


“Experience + Education + Exchange “

Our Program “Experience + Education + Exchange “


Explore Japanese Culture After SchoolAward Wining program! We served over 1,600 children at the New York City Park & Recreation Centers.



Japanese Spa Day

We served 100 seniors at nursing homes to enrich the lives of seniors and introduce Japanese culture. Featured as New Yorker of the Week on NY1 in 2005



9/11 Memorial Floating Lantern CeremonyWe support the Japanese traditional floating lantern ceremony which is held annually on September 11 to commemorate the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy.



US-Japan Friendship Clean UpSince 2002, the Japanese philanthropic clean up group, " Clean Up Japan" has come to New York to provide annual clean up event.



New York Study TourWe organized short and long term tours for Japanese individuals and organizations to engage in volunteering, non-profit organization research exchange and English Language study internships.



Lectures on Non Profit Organization ManagementWe provide lectures about NPO management and volunteer promotion.



Corporate volunteering

NYdV offers customized programs such as group volunteer programs, volunteer orientation and cause marketing programs.



NYdV’s sister organization, Tokyo de Volunteer was formed in Tokyo, Japan under the same mission.After the earthquake, we have been providing volunteering for beauty treatments at the damaged areas.

Tokyo de Volunteer


Achievements

Since 2002, NYdV had

7,000 volunteers

700 events

100,000 beneficiaries

Without your support, we are unable to accomplish it.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!


Recognition and Awards

Honor of Volunteerism reception in NYC Gracie Mansion Awards

“The New Yorker of the Week“ by NY1 News (2005)

"Lifestyle Expert” by the Japanese Cabinet Office

Policy Bureau Divisions (2005)

“Distinguished Honored” by NYC Comptroller (2007)

“Volunteer Appreciation Award”

by New York City Park & Recreation Department (2010 & 2011)


Honorary Board: Naoko Taniguchi

• Role at NYdV– Adviser of NYdV management (resides in Japan)

• NPO experience– Chairperson of “Palette”– Executive director of “Palette International Japan”– Director of “Japan League on Intellectual Disabilities”– Vice Chairperson of “Social Innovation Japan”

• Award– Yamato Welfare Foundation (2003)– Kazuo Itoga prize (2006)

• Others– Member of

• Social Business Initiatives committee in Ministry of Economy

• Trade and Industry• New Social welfare in Cabinet Office


Director: Carl Taeusch

• Role at NYdV– Chair of Nominating Committee

• Career background– Retired pharmaceutical executive and lawyer– Lived in Japan for 20 years– Amateur Kyogen acting with Yutonokai in Japan

• Volunteer Activities– Demonstrated Kyogen for community children in Explore

Japanese Culture After School Program


Director: Paul Golin

• Role at NYdV– Chair of Fundraising Committee

• NPO experience– Associate Executive Director of “Jewish Outreach Institute”

• Others– Author of “20 Things for Grandparents of Interfaith

Grandchildren To Do (And Not Do) To Nurture Jewish Identity In Their Grandchildren”

– Author of “How To Raise Jewish Children…Even When You’re Not Jewish Yourself”


Director: Kazumi Terada

• Role at NYdV– Chair of Marketing Committee

• NPO experience– Co-founder of NYdV– Treasurer for “Mahayogi Yoga Mission”– Key facilitator of “9/11 Floating Lantern Ceremony”

• Career background– US-Japan cultural and linguistic consultant– Design project manager at Panasonic Design Center of

America


Director: Taka Juba

• Role at NYdV– Chair of Program Committee

• NPO experience– Primary instructor of “Explore Japanese Culture After

School Program

• Academic background– Graduate of Claremont McKeena College with

International Relations and Japanese Degree– Currently pursuing Fordham Law School


Director: Andrew Meehan

• Role at NYdV– Member of Program Committee

(resides in Japan)

• NPO experience– Oversee NYdV Newsletter translation from Japanese to

English

• Career background– Founder and principal of a boutique consultancy

specialized in American litigation support through English/ Japanese translation


Other Key Facilitators

Founder & Executive Director: Noriko Hino

Financial Director: Kenichi Takahashi, CPA

Adviser: Sachiko Uozumi

Adviser: Mike Toshi Kida

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Our FuturePart II


Our Future - Beyond New York


Expanding the Organization

Increase the number of

SupportersVolunteers

Beneficiaries


Our Goals (2011 to 2013)

Beneficiaries:

2x for “Explore Japanese Culture after School Program”

4x for “Japanese Spa Day”

Create “Global Citizen Alumni Club” for beneficiaries and volunteer



Volunteer: from 600 to 1,200

– Recruit volunteer from various communities• Current: Japanese students and housewives• Future: Expand to Business community

and non-Japanese people



Volunteer: Raise leaders of next generation

• Formalize leadership training program• Increase internship program from Japan• Graduates expand NYdV spirits to the local communities.



• Supporters:

– Individual supporters: 5x to 500– Corporate supporters: 3x to 120

• EJC for +1,600 children = +$32,000• Japanese Spa Day for +300 seniors = +$15,000• TOTAL = +$47,000• ~470 additional individual supporters ($100/person)


Where we are

Date

November 2010 NYdV hired five board membersApril 2011 NYdV website was renewed (www.nydevolunteer.org)

with new tagline and new missionMay 2011 Noriko Hino, Executive Director, completed Not-

for-Profit Management Program at Columbia Business School

June 2011 Five committees were officially formed and chairperson was nominated

July 2011 We are actively seeking new opportunities to provide our programs


NYdV’s Three Needs

You can support NYdV in various ways…

1. Promotion & Referrals

2. Knowledge & Expertise

3. Monetary & Non-monetary Contributions



1. Promote NYdV & Provide Referrals

– Increase visibility– More partners to provide our program• “Explore Japanese Culture After School Program”• “Japanese Spa Day”

Talk about us to your friends, co-workers and your community members



2. Contribute Your Knowledge & Expertise

Your expertise can help us– In order to strengthen our organization, we need

more committee members• Fundraising committee• Program committee• Marketing committee• Finance committee



3. Offer Monetary and Non-monetary Contributions$20 donation = 1 child to become “Global Citizen”<Explore Japanese Culture program>

• More than 3,200 children are waiting for us!

$50 donation = 1 senior to receive beauty treatment <Japanese Spa Day>

$100 donation = 1 event clean-up equipment <US-Japan Clean-Up>

In-kind donation • Yukata for children• Raffle prizes / Event space for fundraising parties• Computer equipment for our office use


70 persons

470 persons


NYdV Original Bracelet and Necklace

Bracelet $30

50% will donate to NYdV

You can purchase TODAY!

Necklace $30


Yukata Rental

$33 for Yukata Rental Set <Include Yukata, Obi, fitting>50% will donate to NYdV


Crane Earring

$10 for a pair70% will donate to NYdV

You can order TODAY!


THANK YOU!

With your support, we are moving toward our future!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

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