Collective Impact has been working with the Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living to help the organization develop a strategic plan for the future as well as engage in succession planning for the planned departure of its founding Executive Director who has lead the organization for nearly 30 years.
During this engaging and productive process, Collective Impact is becoming more educated about the variety of needs of people with disabilities as well as the numerous services, resources, and supports available to the disabilities community. Did you know that in the United Stated, 12.6% of adults have some type of disability? Did you know that in West Virginia, the number is even higher, with 19.4% of adults having some type of disability? And in West Virginia, adults with disabilities are more likely to smoke (21.9%) and be obese (43.3%).
The challenges facing people with disabilities is overwhelming, but many of these challenges are being met daily by organizations like NWVCIL. A BIG shout out to the good folks at NWVCIL for your passion, tenacity, and strong work on improving the lives and communities of people with disabilities in the mountain state!
Collective Impact assessed the team-building needs of Go Global NC and developed and delivered related training and workshop services to increase the knowledge, skills and capacity of its staff to work more effectively as a team. Team-building services focused on team vision, mission and core values; stages and characteristics of team development; individual and team work styles and strengths analysis; effective listening and resource coordination; and collaborative team work and capacity building. Go Global NC helps deliver the leadership and global competence needed to help our North Carolina thrive in this complex, dynamic world. They empower North Carolinians with the skills, understanding, connection, and knowledge to succeed in a global community. Go Global NC connects North Carolina to the world and the world to North Carolina.
“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
