Introduction
> Preface

An Outline Of The Workbook
> A Guide To The Reader
> Three Key Questions
> The Stories
> The Four Parts
> You, The Reader
> Two Success Stories
• Miramachi, New Brunswick
• Stettler, Alberta

Part 1: Thinking About New Programs

Chapter 1: Getting Started With A Dream
> Introduction
> Initial Research
> What Have You Learned
> Still Unsure?
> Needs, Programs & Organizations
> A Story of an Initial Dream
• Sunshine Coast, BC

Chapter 2: Developing Big Brothers Big Sisters And Boys And Girls Clubs Programs
> Introduction
> No One Right Way
> Guidelines for Effective Programs
> Rallying The Troops
> Contacting the National Organizations
> Building A Viable Program Plan
> Uniquie BBBS Issues
> Unique BGC Issues
> Moving to Implementation
> A Program Plan Story
• Wainwright, AB

Chapter 3: Taking A Deeper Community Approach
> Introduction
> Gathering The Information
> Sources of Information
> Bringing People Together
> A Cautionary Note
> Analyzing the Information
> The End Result
> A Deeper Community Story
• Red Deer, AB

Chapter 4: Key Considerations For Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs And Boys And Girls Clubs Working Together
> Introduction
> Funds
> People
> Marketing
> Standards, Membership Requirements & Best Practices
> Risks
> Change & Transition

Part 2: Thinking About Program Sustainability

Chapter 5: Planning For Program Sustainability
> Introduction
> Funds
> People
> Marketing
> Standards, Membership Requirements & Best Practices
> Risks
> Program Evaluation & On-going Learning
> Collaborative Relationships

Chapter 6: Planning For An Organizational Home
> Introduction
> Using An Existing Organization in the Local Community
> Creating a Satellite of an Existing Organization in Another Community
> Creating a New Organization
> Creating a Joint Venture
> Stories of Different Organizational Approaches
• Wetaskiwin, AB
• Squamish, BC
• Abbotsford, Mission & Ridge Meadows, BC
• Edmonton, AB

Part 3: Thinking About Organizational Sustainability

Chapter 7: Organizational Sustainability
> Introduction
> Strategies
> Models

Part 4: Thinking About Partnering And Merging

Chapter 8: Working Together
> Introduction
> Why Partner or Merge
> Levels of Partnering
> Pitfalls and Challenges
> Sucess Strategies
> A Merger Story
• Delta, BC

Chapter 9: Deep Partnering And Merger Processes
> Introduction
> Looking for Potential Partners
> Initiating a Partnering Conversation
> Partnering and Merger Processes
> The Special Case of Small & Large Organizations

Appendixes

> Appendix A: Typical Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs
> Appendix B: Typical Boys and Girls Clubs Programs
> Appendix C: What The Research Says
> Appendix D: National Contacts
> Appendix E: Useful Resources
> Appendix F: Other Types Of Organizations
> Appendix G: Describing The Initial Dream
> Appendix H: Initial Exploration Interview Schedule
> Appendix I: National Organizational And Program Standards For Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs
> Appendix K: Requirements for Provisional and Full Membership For Boys And Girls Club Programs
> Appendix L: Mission And Core Values Of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
> Appendix M: A Standard Program Plan Framework
> Appendix N: Building A New Organization
> Appendix O: Creating A Joint Venture
> Appendix P: The Challenges Of Deep Partnerships And Merger