The Bhumi Support Team and its people have collectively managed the Ignite – Shelters programme since inception, till date but times have changed.

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A case for change is the Ignite (Shelters) Support Team – ISST, a team that

• is more connected with the volunteers on the ground
• Can oversee day to day management the programme giving its undivided focus only on Ignite – Shelters
• can take decisions for Ignite – Shelters more aligned to how contemporary volunteers think and do 

What will the Bhumi Support Team – BST do?

• Function as the “Board” for the Ignite – Shelters team
• Divide time better across the organisation
• Support and hand hold the Ignite (Shelters) Support Team in the transition

Responsibilities of the Bhumi Support Team for Ignite – Shleters

The Bhumi Support team will focus keeping with the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic planning goals. Responsibilities include:

• Approving members chosen for the Ignite (Shelters) Support Team
• Providing strategic direction and long term priorities / goals for the programme
• Approving major policies / decisions
• Reviewing progress – Quarterly
• Serving as external advocates – Representing the programme to funders etc. 

Responsibilities of the Ignite (Shelters) Support Team

The team will lead the programme in keeping with the BST’s direction. Responsibilities include:

• Providing direction on annual priorities / goals for the programme
• Making policies / decisions pertaining to the programme
• Keeping the BST educated and informed
• Bringing well-documented recommendations and information to the BST 

Presenting the Ignite -Shelter Support team