foundations as network leaders: learning from one foundation's journey and results part 2
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July 2016Webinar 5
Network Leadership Webinar Series
Foundations as Network StewardsPart Two: Building & Sustaining a Network to Drive Systems Change
Presenters
Marianne Hughes
Senior Consultant and Founding Executive Director
Interaction Institute for Social Change
@IISCBlog
Michael Monopoli
Vice President of Foundation Programs
DentaQuest Foundation
@OralHealth2020
Brian Souza
Vice President of Strategy and Operations
DentaQuest Foundation
@OralHealth2020
About the DentaQuest Foundation• Core belief that oral health is a social justice issue and that
everyone should have the same opportunity to live a healthy life• Mission: To improve the oral health of all• Established in 1999, initially focused in Massachusetts, most
grants addressing clinical needs• Now a national philanthropic oral health organization which
believes that real change can only be achieved by improving the systems of care, community, financing, and policy
IISC catalyzes the will and skill of the diverse public to create social justice and sustainability. We do this with people in communities, organizations and movements through training, facilitation, network building and public engagement. IISC brings our commitment to equity, love and trust to all of our work.
About IISC
Agenda• Building Network Alignment• Evolving the Network and Network Infrastructure• Investing to Build Capacity and Connection• Managing Power Dynamics• Maintaining Stakeholder Buy-In
The urgency and scale of social problems, coupled with the limited results to
date, cry out for new approaches.
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POLICYOral health is a key component
of health policyOral health policy consistent at local, state and federal levels
Oral health measurement systems in place
Policy to allow expanded workforce
FINANCINGSufficient funding to support care, prevention and trainingAlignment of payment with
evidence, prevention, disease management and outcomes
CAREDental workforce sufficient to
meet needs efficiently & effectively
Care based on evidence, prevention, disease
management and outcomesOral health integrated into all
aspects of health careConsumer focused care
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COMMUNITYOral health integrated into
education and social servicesOptimal oral health literacy
Strong community prevention and care infrastructure
Provider base representative of community
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The unit of action in the 21st century is the network, not the organization.
Andrew Zolli
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A Multi-Hub NetworkStates, cities, counties, and neighborhoods
Target hubs, Issue Area hubs, Organizational hubs, Advocacy hubs and Individual Connectors.
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Strengthening the Hubs at Every Level
National NetworkGrasstops Orgs
Statewide HubsGrassmiddles Orgs
City/County Hubs
Neighborhood/ Community
Hubs Grassroots Orgs
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• Know the stage of the network’s evolution
• Know the scale of the network that you are building and the management implications
• Know the type of network you are building
• Know what is required to manage and staff the network
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Network Outcomes
* Madeline Taylor and Co.
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NETWORKS NEED TO BE MANAGED
Birds of a feather flock together Those close by form a tie
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• Network Leadership Development• Collaborative Planning, Skills and Tools• Messaging and Communications• Health Equity and Racial Justice• Policy and Advocacy• Building Content Knowledge• Weaving the Network (in-person and virtual)– Convenings and Webinars– Basecamp and Socious
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Know your stakeholders and what they care about
• Current network partners• Grantees• Potential network partners• Ambassadors and influencers• Board• Team
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Focus on building value
• Inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusion• Broadening and deepening the network and
connections• Evolving the strategies• Measuring and tracking impact• Celebrating success
Reframing the relationship between the Foundation and the Network and FieldProgress…• Building the Foundation’s network mindset• Establishing authentic relationships and trust• Building a learning community between network
members and Foundation• Building a strong and stable network and network
infrastructure
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?The road ahead…• Is the network strong and stable enough for the
Foundation to step back?• How does the flow of resources impact power
dynamics?• What organizational “structure” will support the
network going forward?• Is the Foundation really ready and willing to give
up control?• What is the appropriate role of the Foundation in
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The world doesn’t change one person at a time.It changes as networks of relationships form among
people who discover they share a common cause and vision of what’s possible.
Meg Wheatley
