Junior League of Los Angeles

Project Research & Development

Through the Project Research and Development Committee (PR&D), there is a yearly evaluation, and structured process to identify community organizations for new collaborations with the Junior League of Los Angeles.

The collaboration might be through a Done In A Day event, the Board Fellows program, or a full-time community project. If you would like to recommend that PR&D evaluate an organization, please email prd@jlla.org.

Project Evaluation Criteria:

In order to be considered as a potential new project for the Junior League of Los Angeles (hereafter abbreviated JLLA), the following criteria must be met:

• Project falls within established JLLA focus areas, which are currently women and children, health and education.
• The co-sponsor does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, income or sexual preference relative to the individuals supported.
• The location is geographically convenient to the JLLA members.  Locations on the Westside, South Bay, San Fernando Valley and the greater Downtown areas are preferred.
• The project allows volunteers to schedule hours that are convenient to their needs.  Because many JLLA members work outside the home, projects should have the capacity to provide for evening and weekend volunteer opportunities.
• JLLA serves the project in a way that is unique or in which another organization is not currently involved.
• Impact on the project and in the community can be “measured.”
• Volunteers required can be incorporated within JLLA staffing capabilities.
• Project provides marketing and publicity opportunities for JLLA.
• Project allows JLLA volunteers to work in a hands-on, impact-driven fashion, enhancing member satisfaction.
• Project works in an area of emerging need in the community.
• Project is capable of involving Provisional, Active and Sustaining JLLA members.
• Co-sponsor partnership is administratively and financially strong, yet JLLA provides a unique aspect to the project.
• Financial resources required for the partnership can be incorporated within JLLA funding capabilities.  JLLA Projects do not typically “expect” to receive money from the League, but instead understand that volunteer hours are the primary source of support.
• Co-sponsor is viable, as defined by their financial stability, existing name-recognition in the community and continuity of staff.
• The ages of those served are appropriate relative to JLLA's mission.
• Project can be evaluated with respect to an approximate three to five year time frame and transition plan to turn over maintenance of the project to the co-sponsor.
• Co-sponsor has no requirements (either imposed by law or by choice) that would make it difficult for JLLA members to participate.