Biennial Report 2013-2015

43RD BIENNIAL CONVENTION • 7-11 NOVEMBER 2015 • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTS Report of the International President...................................................4 Summary of Board of Directors’ Actions 2013-2015............................6 Treasurer’s Report..................................................................................9

HEADQUARTER’S REPORT Chief Executive Officer’s Summary.....................................................14

Our Mission: Advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Our Vision: The global organization of choice for nursing.

Our Values: Love, Courage, and Honor

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PRESIDENTIAL REPORT Report on the State of the Society

Hester C. Klopper PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN President

Two years is a very short period in the history of an organization. I’m sure you will agree that it is not nearly enough time to make any noticeable change or progress; and, to measure the progress made is even more challenging. We have, however, seen some visible changes this biennium. In line with STTI’s mission of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service, the past biennium has been a pivotal period for the organization. We approved the STTI Strategic Plan 2014-2020 at the beginning of the biennium, and all the operational and support entities of the organization have developed operational plans aligned with the strategic plan. This was possible due to the leadership of the Board of Directors, the commitment of the CEO and the entire staff of STTI. We also established several initiatives that align with the Strategic Plan 2014-2020 and my Presidential Call to Action: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally. The Board of Directors is sensitive to embrace our history while remaining committed to moving the organization intentionally forward as a truly international society.

I have had the wonderful privilege to serve the organization as president this biennium, which granted me the opportunity to represent STTI at many global meetings and to interact with members and nurses around the globe. I stand in awe and am humbled to learn about the work our members do as individuals and within chapters, all of which demonstrates that we serve locally.

Having attended STTI regional conferences in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, I have also been impressed by the significant impact STTI is having within its global regions. We have played a significant role in supporting the STTI global regions and their regional agendas to develop the profession, scholarship, and leadership, demonstrating that we transform regionally.

We have intentionally embarked on initiatives to lead globally such as the establishment of the Global Advisory Council of the Future of Nursing (GAPFON), and our increased collaboration with international stakeholders such as the World Health Organization (WHO), WHO-PAHO, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), and similar organizations. Wherever my travel has taken me during the past two years, members and nursing colleagues have appreciated the increased visibility of the organization and being true to our mission by contributing to improve the health of the world’s people and celebrating excellence.

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PRESIDENTIAL REPORT

Highlights of the past biennium include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Adopted the guiding principles for the Board of Directors and developed guiding principles for chapters.

Finalized and approved the STTI Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

Developed and approved the key performance indicators and metrics for the strategic plan.

Aligned STTI operational plans with the strategic plan.

Approved the STTI Building Corporation’s Master Plan.

Adopted English as the official language of STTI. Updated STTI’s definition of scholarship.

Revised, updated and launched STTI’s new website, www.nursingsociety.org.

Initiated a rebranding process for the organization.

Approved the Middle East as a seventh STTI global region with regional coordinator to be elected at the 2015 House of Delegates.

Evaluated the South Africa pilot office and approved a three-year continuation.

Approved the establishment of an Asia regional office in Singapore in 2016.

Approved the establishment of a Europe regional office in 2016.

Created the Emerging Nurse Researcher Award to be presented annually to a researcher from in each global region.

Co-hosted the European, Africa and Asia STTI regional conferences.

Convened the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing (GAPFON) to establish a global voice and vision for the future of nursing that will advance global health.

The accomplishments in an organization reflect the collective efforts of all. My sincerest appreciation to the board of directors, all the committees, advisory councils, task forces, chapter leaders, and members for your commitment in working together towards achieving these outcomes. To STTI’s Chief Executive Officer Patricia Thompson for all her dedication and efforts far beyond the call of duty, and to the incredible staff directors and headquarters staff, thank you for your continued commitment to the organization and to our profession. Thank you for always showing willingness to take up a new challenge and for finding creative ways to implement the strategic plan. To each member who has contributed over the biennium to the Presidential Circle and to the STTI Foundation for Nursing, thank you for sharing your resources and enabling us to serve the need of our members.

One of the key themes of my presidential call to action is gratitude. I have learned over time that gratitude is not only an attitude, but an action that becomes a daily practice. It is impossible for me to adequately express my gratitude in words for the trust that members have put in me to serve the organization as president. It has been a privilege to work with all our members around the globe as we build and move the Society forward. Be assured of my continued commitment to serve the organization in any capacity that may presents itself in the future. I am handing over the reins to the capable hands of President-Elect Cathy Catrambone, knowing that she is committed to the mission and goals of the organization and to growing it further.

I shall leave you with a quote from Nelson Mandela … “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

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REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Summary of Board of Directors’ Actions 2013-2015 The Board of Directors, as duly elected representatives of the membership, bears the governance role and has leadership responsibility for STTI. As stewards of the values, vision, mission, and principles of the organization, the board fulfilled its obligations in the four areas of the Presidential Call for Action: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.

Under the leadership of Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, the Board exercised due diligence in carrying out its oversight mandate by taking action in these areas. STTI owes a debt of gratitude to these leaders for guiding the organization with integrity, prudence, and wisdom.

ACTIONS RELATED TO BOARD OVERSIGHT • Established organizational priorities for 2013-2015 “Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally “ • Developed and adopted guiding principles for the Board of Directors and chapters.

• Developed and approved the 2014-2020 Strategic Plan.

• Developed and approved the key performance indicators for the 2014-2020 Strategic Plan.

• Ratified actions taken by the 2013 House of Delegates.

• Approved revisions to chapter bylaws per 2013 house action.

• Accepted and acted on submitted recommendations.

• Appointed and defined anticipated outcomes for three elected committees, and 12 advisory councils and task forces.

• Worked with boards of subsidiaries’, committee, advisory council, and task force chairsto align priorities and actions of the organizations.

• Monitored progress toward anticipated outcomes through report, review, analysis, and dialogue.

• Regularly assessed environmental, market research, membership, and chapter data.

• Adopted a resolution for continued support of the Nursing Knowledge International board and operations.

• Accepted bylaws amendments the Governance Committee submitted to be presented to the 2015 House of Delegates.

• Accepted, after review and analysis, quarterly financial statements for the corporation.

• Approved external audits for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.

• Approved annual budgets for fiscal years 2015 and 2016.

• Received and analyzed operational outcome metrics on a quarterly basis.

• Conducted a benchmark exercise on CEO’s roles, responsibilities, and remuneration package.

• Completed CEO’s annual evaluations for 2014 and 2015.

• Appointed Thóra Hafsteinsdóttir to the STTI Board of Directors to fill the director position of Gladys Mouro.

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REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Appointed Joy Merrell as Regional Coordinator for the Europe Region to fill the position held by Thóra Hafsteinsdóttir.

• Approved the Building Corporation’s Master Plan.

• Adopted English as the official language of STTI. • Updated STTI’s definition of scholarship.

• Revised and updated STTI’s website.

• Initiated a rebranding process.

• Changed the name of the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library to the Virginia Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository.

ACTIONS RELATED TO SERVE LOCALLY

First row, left to right: Secretary Laurie Nagelsmith, PhD, RN, CNE; Vice President Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, CPNP, BC; President Elect Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN; President Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN; Director Doris Grinspun, PhD, RN, NE- BCRN MSN PhD LLD (HON) O. Ont.; Director Tara Hulsey, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN Second row, left to right: Director Robin Bartlett, PhD, RN; Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair Julie Jones, RN-BC, MS; Treasurer Nancy Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN; Chief Executive Officer Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN; Director Robin Toms, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC; Director Thóra Hafsteinsdóttir, PhD, MScN, BSc, RN

• Approved eight charter amendments.

• Ratified approval of 15 new chapters following electronic delegate voting and served as chartering officers.

• Employed the VIProfile for identification of member talent and expertise for advisory councils and task forces.

• Conducted phone, email, and face-to-face communication briefings and dialogue with committees, advisory councils, task forces, chapter leaders, and members about organizational issues and strategic directions.

• Increased social media use to build networks and expand collaboration.

• The Circle – www.thecircle.nursingsociety.org • LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/sigma-theta-tau-international • Twitter – www.twitter.com/stti • Follow @STTI and @klopperhc • Facebook – www.facebook.com/SigmaThetaTauIntl • Celebrated STTI’s Founders’ Day (5 October) with 90 minutes of service in recognition of the honor society’s legacy.

ACTIONS RELATED TO TRANSFORM REGIONALLY • Approved the Middle East as a separate STTI region with Regional Coordinator to be elected at the 2015 House of Delegates.

• Evaluated the pilot South Africa office and approved three year continuation.

• Approved the establishment of an Asia regional office in 2016. Specific location to be finalized.

• Approved the establishment of a Europe regional office in 2016. Specific location to be finalized.

• Created the Emerging Nurse Researcher Award to be presented annually in each global region.

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REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ACTIONS RELATED TO LEAD GLOBALLY • Convened the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing (GAPFON) to establish a global voice and vision for the future of nursing that will advance global health (www.gapfon.org).

• Conducted two meetings with the members of GAPFON. • Completed three of seven GAPFON regional meetings.

• South East Asia-Pacific Rim • Caribbean • Latin-Central America • Identified STTI’s four focus areas with the United Nations.

• Non-communicable diseases • Women and children’s health • Youth leadership development • Millennium Development Goals • Presented three peer-reviewed sessions at the United Nations in New York.

• Established the Hester C. Klopper Global Health Award.

• Inducted 44 into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame (2014-2015).

• Continued Leadership Programs.

• Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA) • Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy South Africa • Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy (GNLA) • Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (NFLA) • Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (ENFLA) • Emerging Educational Administrator Institute (EEAI) • Established the Institute for Global Healthcare Leadership to be implemented in 2016.

• Selected recipients for Board-bestowed awards and ratified recipients for other organizational awards.

• Represented STTI, its mission, and its initiatives at multiple national and international nursing and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Offered the first Leadership Workshop at the European Regional Conference, June 2014, and participated in the conference.

• Offered the first Leadership Workshop at the Asia Regional Conference, September 2015.

• Added one new research grant.

• Published 27 new books (2014-2015).

• Received eight AJN book awards, six of which were first place (2014).

• Approved development of an International Scholarship Institute.

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TREASURER’S REPORT Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION for 30 June 2014 and 2015

2015

2014

Cash and Cash Equivalents Other Investments Accounts and Pledges Receivable Accounts Receivable-Related Parties Inventory Prepayments Property, Equipment and Software Less accumulated depreciation

$6,164,218 6,737,870 251,567 6,051,756 356,230 837,070 3,298,540 (3,112,305)

$5,490,792 6,150,479 252,707 6,581,562 328,604 551,205 3,195,132 (3,039,734)

Total Assets

20,584,946

$19,510,747

Accounts Payable Accrued Payroll and Related Benefits Renewal Distribution Liability Dues Received in Advance Accounts Payable-Related Party Deferred Revenue Other Payables

$547,742 412,044 1,499,388 214,120 5,757,119 33,000

$390,088 398,614 1,438,960 200,323 132,912 5,482,806 26,740

Total Liabilities

8,463,413

8,070,443

12,121,533

11,440,304

$20,584,946

$19,510,747

ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities

Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES for the Years Ended 30 June 2015 and 2014

REVENUE Contributions and Grants Journals Membership Events and Programs Interest Income/Gains/Loss on Investments Sales Miscellaneous Income Total Revenue

2015

2014 *

$925,209 436,033 8,186,447 949,969 37,156 1,575,989 153,486

$1,263,639 354,792 8,332,031 2,456,578 685,512 1,219,445 422,855

$12,264,289

$14,734,852

$973,028 1,765,630 841,965 1,770,537 1,532,559 1,386,383 955,154 1,147,147 481,870 527,777 200,699

$1,006,928 1,737,743 781,088 1,505,759 1,647,519 1,443,593 2,172,151 1,438,715 355,457 440,939 206,069

$11,582,749

$12,735,961

$681,540

$1,998,891

EXPENSES Governance Administration Corporate Communications Technology Publications Membership Events and Programs Leadership Development Knowledge Development Global Development Research, Grants and Awards Total Expenses Change in Net Assets * Convention Year

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TREASURER’S REPORT

OPERATION REVENUES BIENNIUM 2014-2015 2.1% Miscellaneous

8.1% Contributions and Grants

Income

10.4% Sales

2.9% Journals

2.7% Interest Income/ Gains/Loss on Investments

61.2% Memberships 12.6% Events

and Programs

OPERATION EXPENSES BIENNIUM 2014-2015 10.6% Leadership Development 3.4% Knowledge Development

13.1% Publications

8.1% Governance 1.7% Research,

Grants, and Awards

14.4% Administration

4.0% Global Development

13.5% Technology

12.9% Events and Programs

11.6% Membership 6.7% Corporate

Communications

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc.

OPERATING ACCOUNT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016

REVENUE Contributions and Grants Journals Membership Events and Programs Interest on Investments Sales Miscellaneous Income Total Revenue

Fiscal Year 2016 Budget $1,473,194 417,906 8,356,160 3,077,354 225,000 1,556,951 422,240 $15,528,805

EXPENSES Governance Administration Corporate Communications Technology Publications Membership Events and Programs Leadership Development Knowledge Development Global Development Research, Grants and Awards Total Expenses Excess Revenue Over Expenses

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$1,044,733 2,393,179 948,659 1,726,759 1,588,215 1,581,117 2,717,751 1,584,497 674,161 1,011,188 248,599 $15,518,858 $9,947

TREASURER’S REPORT

OPERATING REVENUES BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016 2.8% Miscellaneous Income

9.5% Contributions and Grants

10.0% Sales

2.7% Journals

1.4% Interest Income/ Gains/Loss on Investments

53.8%: Memberships 19.8%: Events

and Programs

OPERATING EXPENSES BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016 4.3% Knowledge

Development

6.9% Governance

10.2% Leadership

Development

15.4% Administration

10.2% Publications 1.6% Research,

11.1% Technology

Grants, and Awards

6.5% Global

Development

10.2% Membership 17.5% Events and Programs

6.1% Corporate

Communications

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2013-2015 CEO SUMMARY This biennium marks significant advancement in realizing the honor society’s mission and vision through action. Volunteer leaders, members, chapters, and the 90 professional staff members at headquarters have implemented activities to move the Strategic Plan 2014-2020 forward.

Guided by board policy and direction setting, the staff established goals and outcomes for each year of the biennium and executed and engaged hundreds of thousands of actions on behalf of the honor society. We all feel a sense of commitment and privilege to be making a difference for the nursing profession.

Patricia E. Thompson EdD, RN, FAAN Chief Executive Officer

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GOAL 1: GROW IN VALUE* FOR MEMBERS AND NURSES WORLDWIDE. • Launched new STTI website.

• Provided service during this biennium to more than 135,000 members residing in 98 countries. Comprehensive recruitment and retention plans are in place to continue growth.

• Increased the chapter network from 492 to 500.

• Promoted the All Chapter Officers workgroup: a virtual platform for chapter leaders to discover best practices and resources, located within The Circle.

• Engaged new members through more than 40 webcasts to review STTI resources, services, and products.

• Engaged nursing students through Student Central webpages.

• Increased applications for chapter charters from developing honor societies outside North America.

• During this biennium, three chapters outside North America were chartered: Lebanon (Chi Iota), Africa (Chi Xi-at-Large), and Africa (Chi Omicron-at-Large).

• Based on strategic plan alignment, transitioned all developing honor societies’ support to Constituent Services.

• Increased social media presence.

• Chapter activities supporting United Nations Millennium Development Goals were formally reported to the United Nations as part of STTI’s annual report.

• Successfully completed three year pilot of office in Africa Region. With Board approval, we will continue to maintain a formal presence in the Africa Region.

• STTI will expand its presence globally with offices in the Asia and Europe Regions next biennium.

• Operational plans created across departments based on the 2014-2020 Strategic Plan.

2013-2015 CEO SUMMARY

GOAL 2: PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE. • Donations to the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing’s Leadership Fund made possible US $18,183 in membership subsidies to 387 new inductees and members in Africa, Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America who seek financial assistance to join or renew their dues.

• Donations to the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing’s Research Permanent Fund and Research Restricted Fund made possible US $375,000 in research grants to 71 nurses conducting research in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.

• Donations to the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing’s Leadership Fund made possible US $49,750 in leadership education grants to 59 nurses from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, North America, and Oceania so they could participate in research congresses, Leadership Connection, and the 43rd Biennial Convention.

• Recognized and thanked STTI volunteers during Volunteer Week.

• Encouraged chapters to celebrate their successes by submitting a Showcase of Regional Excellence application.

• Encouraged chapters and members to promote and participate in 90 Minutes of Service commemorating Founders’ Day. • Received 548 award and honorary member nominations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America/ Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.

• Published quarterly issues of the Journal of Nursing Scholarship and Worldviews on EvidenceBased Nursing.

• Published Reflections on Nursing Leadership online with updates almost every day.

• Developed new multicourse continuing nursing education programs and revised/enhanced existing course offerings. The honor society is continuing to offer free and discounted education as a member benefit.

• Continued successful leadership academies and institutes.

• Developed and implemented a variety of programs for faculty development through the STTI/ Chamberlain College of Nursing Center for Excellence in Nursing Education (CENE).

• Established Global Advisory Board and completed initial planning of the Institute for Global Healthcare Leadership in preparation for September 2016 launch.

• Formalized roles and responsibilities of STTI United Nations liaison and youth representatives.

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2013-2015 CEO SUMMARY

GOAL 3: BUILD PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE ENDEAVORS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY. • Added 24 new funding and organizational partners from around the world.

• As part of our ongoing commitment to support the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, hosted two presentations at the United Nations, inviting a number of collaborating partners to co-present including the International Council of Nurses, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins University, and Felician College. These actions helped to meet STTI’s United Nations Economic and Social Council special consultative status obligations.

• Expanded global engagement and represented STTI member voices at the World Health Organization, United Nations, and the International Council of Nurses to further advance STTI’s mission and vision.

• Joined the Survive and Thrive Global Development Alliance.

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing (GAPFON). www.gapfon.org • Continuing partnership with the International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN).

GOAL 4: SUSTAIN AND ADVANCE THE RESOURCES OF THE SOCIETY. • Prepared and monitored budgets to preserve and enhance the fiscal position of Sigma Theta Tau International and its subsidiaries (see Treasurer’s Report).

• During this biennium, NKI enjoyed a steady increase in website visitors and revenue. Some new and innovative marketing tactics along with the new website have been great assets. Adoptions of STTI books for school of nursing courses continue to grow steadily.

• The Foundation secured 4,415 donors which is a 4.7 percent increase over the previous biennium and 3.4 percent of active members.

• Confirmed 20 new Fellows in the Heritage Society from Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America.

• Updated technology to state of the art solutions and cloud based technology. This has provided a tighter alignment of IT and business plus the automation of highly labor-intensive processes and procedures.

This biennium has focused on leadership to achieve outcomes for global health. By learning from and about the honor society and the environment in which it operates, focusing on priorities and aligning operations and vision, the staff has been an integral part of moving from vision to action.

As CEO of this exceptional organization, I am impressed with the dedication and commitment of the staff, volunteer leaders, and members. As we look to the future, together we will embrace the society’s mission - advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

*Value defined as timely, relevant, compelling

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