BUILDING A STRONG DIABETES COALITION IN

YOUR COUNTYMANDILYN J. HARTAUGUST 26, 2010

The Center forAppalachian Philanthropy

Start with a Dedicated Group

Five – Six Individuals to StartDevelop the IdeasBuild the Team

Find People with Passion

Those With DiabetesOthers Who Want to Help

Focus on Philanthropy

Giving of Time, Talent, and Treasure in Support of a Mission

Why Philanthropy ?

Philanthropy  the love of mankind

  people working together by providing

time, talent, and treasure

for the good of community – making life better for all

Philanthropy  the love of mankind

  people working together by providing

time, talent, and treasure

for the good of community – making life better for all

Create a Mission Statement

Tells What You Want to Do!

Mission

AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and

Place”

• Mission Statement: The mission of the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy is connecting people’s time, talent, and treasure for the good of Appalachian communities.

 

AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and

Place”

• Mission Statement: The mission of the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy is connecting people’s time, talent, and treasure for the good of Appalachian communities.

 

Establish a Strategic Plan

Your Road Map to SuccessSet GoalsStrategies Help You to Achieve Goals

Coalitions are Collaborations

Working Together to Build Strong Communities

Working Together to Solve a Common Problem

Working Together to Carry Out a Task

KEY – WORKING TOGETHERCommon Goal (Goals)

Coalitions are Important

Cornerstones of creating successful change within a community

Represent an array of local interests and bring together organizations and individuals to build a power base that works to influence social change of a mutual concern

Coalitions come in a variety of forms: Permanent or temporary

Diabetes education Increase physical activity

Single or multi-issue Childhood overweight Cancer prevention

Work Toward A Common Vision

Must Have A Vision A Vision is Your Long-Term Overall Goal

Vision

AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and

Place”

• Vision Statement: The vision of AppaPhil is to have well sustained Appalachian communities.

AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and

Place”

• Vision Statement: The vision of AppaPhil is to have well sustained Appalachian communities.

Give Everyone A Task

Everyone on Your Team Will Do Something, If You ASK

Give People Tasks that Match Their Skills and Abilities

Don’t Burn Them Out by OverloadDon’t Burn Yourself Out by Trying To Do It

ALL

Recognize and Reward Accomplishments

Recognize MilestonesReward Those Who Helped You Be Successful

Evaluate Goals and Modify Strategies as Needed

Periodically Assess Your GoalsConduct a SWOT AnalysisDetermine What Strategies Need AdjustedModify Your Plan

Grow Your Program

Provide Opportunities to Develop LeadershipExpand Your ProgramGrow Your Volunteer Base

Working Together, You Can Prevent Diabetes!