Executive Summary

The business plan of the organization—developed and adopted by the Board of Directors in December 2005—is crafted to enable musicians in each community to take part in mentoring young people in regards to vital life issues that music and the arts can address. The new five-year focus is to empower local communities and expand the program's reach using a 'franchising' model to assist in development into new areas

The organization's continuing focus is to sustain the five ongoing programs--and to develop new ones--in the Monterey Peninsula Area, and to continue to retain a close relationship with satellite programs in New York City and Laguna Beach.

NEW AREAS OF FOCUS:

To offer expertise and assistance in the program development and launching into new communities. Using the program's resources, mentors, the proper site for housing the given program and fundraising are among issues that will be coordinated in concert with new partners.

A second focus will be to partner with colleges and universities, using the students as staff and bulilding program administration, funding and grantwriting, and public relations into the existing curriculum.

The existing programs on the Monterey Peninsula will serve as a training ground for new program directors, and the administrative staff of JazzMasters will assist in program development and ongoing services as needed.

FUNDING:

Continued Executive Board support

Grants: Foundations, Arts Organizations, Government

Sponsorships (Corporate and Small Business)
Private Contributions

Fundraisers: concerts, road challenges, bop til you drop, community events

Cash Auditors to jazz workshop program(s)