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"If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." Early in my career, I worked for Mayor Kay Barnes of City of Kansas City, MO. She is renowned for building coalitions - both formal and informal - to transform KC's urban core. Leaders with this ability always impress me, especially when they bring non-traditional partners to the table. A recent Public Affairs Council piece by Francoise Stovall reminds us that building a successful coalition requires innovative thinking and a willingness to look beyond traditional allies. Here are three key insights I took away: 🌈 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Traditional partnerships are essential, but the real magic happens when you engage non-traditional allies. By collaborating with a broader spectrum of organizations, you can amplify your message and reach new audiences. Think outside the box and seek out partners who share your values but may not be in your immediate network. 🌳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Successful coalitions are grounded in the communities they aim to serve. Engage local leaders and grassroots organizations to ensure your initiatives resonate on a deeper level. By prioritizing the needs and voices of the community, you build trust and create more sustainable change. 🤝 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Building a coalition is not a one-time effort. It's about fostering long-term relationships that can adapt and grow over time. Invest in ongoing communication and collaboration with your partners. This not only strengthens your current initiatives but also lays the groundwork for future projects. Building effective coalitions is about more than just numbers. It's about creating meaningful, strategic partnerships that can drive real change. #PublicAffairs #CoalitionBuilding #CommunityEngagement #StrategicPartnerships

🌍 Creating Impact, One Step at a Time The journey toward meaningful change often begins with small, intentional actions. This year, I’m focusing on building partnerships, driving health advocacy, and contributing to innovative solutions that improve lives. As someone passionate about social development and healthcare, I believe collaboration is key to achieving sustainable impact. Whether it’s through **remote work opportunities**, community projects, or professional networking, I’m committed to making every effort count. To my network: How are you making an impact this year? Let’s share ideas, collaborate, and inspire each other to do more! Remember: Your passion is your power, and your impact begins where your comfort zone ends. Let’s connect and create something remarkable together. #Collaboration #Impact #RemoteWork #HealthAdvocacy #ProfessionalGrowth

Check out this awesome brief written by my colleague: Best Practices for Sustained Community Engagement Learned from the STRETCH 2.0 Midpoint

Curious about the driving force behind Moving Forward Coalition's transformative efforts? Want to help make a difference? Delve into our comprehensive roadmap for change - our 9 Action Plans. 🌟 Each meticulously crafted Action Plan addresses specific challenges confronting #nursinghomes today. These plans go beyond outlining the issues; they delve into why resolving them is crucial for enhancing residents' quality of life. Furthermore, each plan defines focused goals and lays out a step-by-step path to achieving them throughout this year (Year 2) of the Coalition's dedicated work. 🌟 But that's not all; our Action Plans serve as a rallying point for collaboration among nursing homes, state agencies, federal #policymakers, and various stakeholders. By offering a detailed blueprint for short-term #collaboration, we pave the way for immediate impact while also identifying essential funding needs for long-term success and sustainability. Ready to explore the future of nursing home care? 🚀 Dive into the heart of our initiatives and understand how we're reshaping the landscape... and join us in turning these plans into action! 👉 Visit our website to see all 9 plans: https://lnkd.in/e9tWWcbq 👉 Get Connected with Us: https://lnkd.in/eHQc-sYR #MovingForward #NursingHomes #CoalitionProgress #Collaboration #LongTermCare #ElderCare #SeniorLiving #change

🌟 At Care Support Scotland, our values guide everything we do. 🌟 🤝 Respect 🤝 – We respect the choices and dignity of our people, and ensure integrity in all we do. Every individual we support deserves to be treated with the utmost respect, and we are committed to upholding this principle in all aspects of our care. 👐 Compassion 👐 – We care deeply about one another, promote diversity and create spaces of compassion free from judgement. At Care Support Scotland, we believe that everyone should feel supported and free from judgment, fostering a true sense of belonging. 🙌 Thrive 🙌 – We learn, develop, work and grow together, supporting people to thrive. We are dedicated to empowering our team and the people we care for to reach their fullest potential. In everything we do, these values are our compass, guiding us to create a supportive, respectful, and compassionate environment. Together we thrive. 💙 #CareSupportScotland #SocialCare #Respect #Compassion #Thrive #Edinburgh #DiversityAndInclusion

What if the biggest health challenges in your community couldn’t be solved with medicine alone? True healthcare goes beyond the clinic walls and it involves addressing the social and environmental factors that shape health outcomes—like access to clean air, safe housing, and education. That’s why it’s important to note that civic engagement plays a vital role in addressing these social factors. 💡 Civic engagement can mean bringing together community leaders, inspiring dialogue, and empowering individuals to advocate for changes that improve public health. It’s about working collaboratively to remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone. When healthcare professionals engage with their communities beyond the clinic walls, they build trust, foster connection, and help drive meaningful change. What steps can you take to build stronger, healthier communities? #CivicEngagement #HealthEquity #CommunityCare #PublicHealth #Collaboration

https://lnkd.in/dMZpRDEp "Share & Care Affiliates is your go-to for impactful giving and supportive communities. Discover how we blend compassion with action to make a difference. Join us to amplify your reach, connect with like-minded individuals, and participate in a movement dedicated to positive change. Together, we can share the love and care our world needs. 🌟 #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference"

Stepping into Crimson Heights is more than a career step. It's stepping into a community deeply connected by care and success. #CrimsonHeights #CrimsonImpact #BehavioralHealth #CommunityCare #HealthcareHeroes #CrimsonPride #NewBeginnings #MentalHealthAwareness #RealImpact #CommunitySupport

Another reason to join NASW: https://lnkd.in/gseDFBDd It was my honor and privilege to be able to attend the National Association of Social Workers' national conference in Washington, D.C. this past week, and to present, with Executive Director Christopher McLaughlin and President Julie Schirmer, information about "How to Energize Your Board of Directors: A focus on Advocacy, Collaboration, and Leadership." Together we worked with many kinds of Boards, including an equestrian service provider for mental health, other NASW Boards, and financial boards, to name a few. The dialogue was engaging, and we all learned from each other. Some key takeaways included knowledge about who your board represents, and what they care about as beginning steps toward effectiveness. We utilized information from High Performance Boards, by Didier Cossin, and Successful Community Leadership and Organization, by John E. Tropman, along with other resources, to share information about the Four pillars of high-performance boards: People Information and architecture Structure and processes, and Group dynamics as a gateway to group sessions which benefited each of us in the room. Together, we shared stories of successes, as well as areas for growth. Through this process, I was reminded - yet again- that we are stronger together and fare better when we learn from one another.

To wrap up #CHIweek, we are sharing our Capacity for Assessment & Planning Activities for Community Health Improvement processes worksheet. To assess your readiness for engagement, review the list of activities and determine your internal capacity, as well as your need for external resources to complete each activity. You can use this tool to help facilitate discussions with leadership, decision makers and those who you wish to engage in this process. Questions? Learn more and connect with our CHI team: https://lnkd.in/gbrm8uru #communityhealth #communityhealthimprovement