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Applied in 2008

Franciscan Mission Service

Franciscan Mission Service of North America

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 4
  • Program Participants Last Year: 19
  • Meets about 4 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 36 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 5

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Sucessful site [country and living situation] placement for missioner and community.

Measure
An evaluation form is provided to both the Missioner and the placement contact person.

Outcome 2
Sucessful re-entry of missioner into the North America

Measure
Participation in the re-entry program at FMS and an evaluation form completed.

Outcome 3
Witness of reverse mission within home church.

Measure
The return missioners willingness to communicate and participate in mission appeals and speaking engagements.

Outcome 4
Promote overseas participation in collaboration with Franciscan organization.

Measure
The increase or decrease in number of sites that are collaboration with overseas Franciscan organizations.

Outcome 5
Overall fianancial and program development of the nonprofit status as an independent 501 (c) 3 supported by return missioners and lay catholics.

Measure
Received separate incorporation in October 07, and a missioner is currently the newly appointed development director. The Board approved a development plan as well as a strategic plan.

Change Process: (self-reported)

A unique aspect of the FMS program is its commitment to a formation rooted in the Franciscan values, specifically based on solidarity to live and work with " the least of these my brothers and sisters."

During the three years of service our missioners change their personal and world view.

A unique aspect of our program is it includes the commitment of our missioners to participate fully in "reverse mission." That reverse mission involves them in the US Church and society by sharing their story, and evangelizing for a better world. In the spirit of Francis and Clare they work at global relationships by building bridges between peoples of the developed/ing and developing/ed worlds. Many of our missioners are transformed for life, and are commited to sharing their learnings.