Collective Impact is working with the Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science (JCSMS) to engage its membership in the Collective Impact approach. JCSMS serves as a convener and catalyst for cooperative ventures. The Collective Impact approach is a commitment of a group of individuals from different sectors to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem, using a structured form of collaboration. The concept of collective impact hinges on the idea that organizations need to coordinate their efforts and work together around a clearly defined goal if they are to create lasting solutions to social problems on a large-scale. This approach was highlighted in a Stanford Social Innovation Review article titled “Collective Impact”. More recently, with financial support from the Wallace Foundation, the Teachers College of Columbia University engaged in research relating to collective engagement around education reform. Their report (Collective Impact and the New Generation of Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education) describes the development of cross-sector collaborations and presents findings from a scan of initiatives across the United States. With assistance from Collective Impact, JCSMS membership is exploring how the model might be used to address relevant issues facing their member organizations.
Collective Impact worked with West Virginia University (WVU) Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) to facilitate a strategic planning process for the organization in preparation for the 5-year competitive renewal. The four-month process included assessment, planning, and facilitation services and culminated with the development of a plan that summarized priority areas and identified key partners and activities from the planning process to help guide the organization’s future direction. Ultimately, the information gathered through the process was used to provide a “road map” or guide for the organization to intentionally move forward into the future and be better prepared for the competitive renewal. The mission of WVU CED is to improve the lives of West Virginians with disabilities by supporting more diverse, inclusive communities.
“Bruce Decker’s knowledge of the Appalachian region, including systems of care, funders, and providers has been invaluable for the Appalachia Funders Network’s (AFN) Health Working Group. AFN’s Health Working Group has engaged Bruce a number of times to facilitate our regional meetings – he offers a good balance of member-to-member learning, narrowing of focus / opportunities, and actionable next steps – as well as fun, educational group/team activities. Bruce is organized, responsive, an excellent listener, and easy to work with.” ~ Terri Donlin Huesman, Co-Chair, Health Working Group, Columbus, OH
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