14 - BUDGET REQUEST FROM NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

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• Work with board to develop and regularly review a strategic plan for NETT and monitor such plan at least annually. Program Operations Responsibilities: • Work in Partnership with the Governmental and Public Affairs Committee and the Funding and Grants Committee to encourage governmental support for the development and maintenance of the NETT, including the long term goal of adoption of the trail by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife as a state linear park. • Develop support from elected officials, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and U.S. National Parks Service for the trail and its development. • Research for and assist in preparation of Governmental Grant Applications and other grant opportunities for the trail development. • Develop Match funding sources for grants. • Prepare segment packages for undeveloped portions of the trail to be ready for grant and other funding opportunities which preparation may include the NETT history, letters of support, cost estimates, and engineering expertise. • Monitor awarded trail development grants to encourage compliance and completion. • Work with Construction and Maintenance Committee to encourage use of standards in the development and maintenance of the trail. Communications and Marketing Responsibilities • Be the primary public face of the organization. • Work with the Marketing and Communications committee to increase tourism and economic development along the Trail. • Encourage and help promote events along the Trail. • Develop and keep current ideas and products that will promote the trail such as brochures, website and Facebook, a NETT app, pocket map with local amenities, and anything necessary to maximize the digital and printed footprints of the Trail.