AmeriCorps

Diversity Diva’s & a Dude:

Angelina, Lilly, Cory, Debi, Tricia, Kristen
 Agenda

- Introduction
- Organizational Structure
- Leadership
- Environmental Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Going Global
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- References
Introduction to AmeriCorps

Vision
To help at-risk communities while
building skill sets and
connections to the members
selected to serve

Mission
To strengthen communities and
develop leaders through direct,
team-based national and
community service
 Organizational Structure

United States Government

and

The Corporation for National and Community Service/AmeriCorps

Vista Corps Senior Corps

Community Based
Federal Recipients State Recipients Universities
Organizations
 Leadership

- Spans across a wide network of

people

- Services throughout the United States

- Diversity in Action

- Builds Leadership
Environmental
Analysis

Bargaining Power
- Buyers
- Suppliers
 S W O T
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

● Outreach
● Established ● Lack of a strong ● Competition
presence in the ● Age restriction
recruiting
community program
adjustments ● Funding Cuts

● ● Offer a ● Automation and

Pays members a ● Distinction
stipend permanent the decrease in
between a
placement need for
member and an
● Diverse senior employee
program manpower
leadership team
● Marketing ● Promotion of ● Global vs
● Multiple Strategies benefits obtained Domestic Impact
member by joining
programs ● Compensation & AmeriCorps
Benefits
 Competitive
Competitive Advantage
Advantage- Tricia

● AmeriCorps stands out in the volunteer industry

due to its federal funding

● $576 MILLION AmeriCorps funding in 2020

● Federal funding supports human resources and

program needs that partnering organizations
might not otherwise be able to meet
 Going Global

Strategic Alliance ~ Collaboration ~ Celebrate Cultural Differences

 Recommendations

- Technology Advancement Inclusion

- Social Media Marketing

- Benefit Packages And Compensation

 Conclusion

- Helps communities build strong

leaders
- Nationwide outreach
- Low threats
- Federal funding
- Embraces global cultural differences
and open collaboration
- Expands on technology, marketing
and benefits
 References

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