harnessing the power of coalitions idaho coalition conference
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Harnessing the Power of Coalitions Idaho Coalition Conference. Presented by: Anna C. Dragsbaek, JD President/CEO of The Immunization Partnership. What’s Your Story?. Nothing. Community Immunity. Not just a clever rhyme. . Building Coalitions = Building Relationships. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presented by:Anna C. Dragsbaek, JDPresident/CEO of The
Immunization Partnership
Harnessing the Power of Coalitions
Idaho Coalition Conference
What’s Your Story?
Nothing
Community Immunity
Not just a clever rhyme.
Building Coalitions = Building Relationships
Building Coalitions across Texas
WebinarsSite VisitsTechnical AssistanceResource sharingMini-Coalition ConferenceQuarterly conference callsPeace, Love and Understanding
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
Houston
Austin
El Paso
Waco
San Antonio
Brownwood
Building Coalitions across Texas (BCaT)
Top Ten List of Non-Profit Success Factors
10. Mission, Vision, Strategies and Goals9. Board of Directors8. Bylaws, Job Descriptions7. Membership Retention6. Incorporation 5. Fund Development4. Meeting Structure3. Committee Structure2. Strategic Plan/Work Plan
1. Leadership
LeadershipTrustworthy
Loyal Helpful Friendly
Courteous Kind
Obedient Cheerful
ThriftyBrave Clean
and Reverent.
Education• Texas Immunization
Summit 2012– 322 participants– 8 Plenary Sessions and
27 breakout sessions– 35 Speakers
“This summit had very knowledgeable, passionate and influential speakers! This was definitely a Summit, rather than a conference. It ignited my passion and called me to act!” -Public Health Professional
Education
• Community Forums– 250 attendees– Topics: Vaccine Safety &
Pertussis– New Collaborations with
HISD and East End Coalition
• Mail out– 830 providers– 54 school districts
• Community Immunity– 12 new volunteers in 3
states– 1,900 participants
“I enjoyed this information. We just had a grandbaby born and will now go and tell all the families involved to get this vaccine. Thank you for all you do” –East End Participant
Advocacy• Sample Activities
– Press conferences– Meningitis stakeholder conference calls– Public Education Campaign for new
immunization policy– Presentations at state and national
conferences– Providing input and education to
lawmakers during interim session
Stakeholder Engagement
• Building Coalitions Across Texas (BCaT)– Building capacity in
6 coalitions across the state to encourage better coordination of services.
• Grass Roots– Four meetings held
in Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin to identify legislative priorities for upcoming legislative session.
Stakeholder Engagement
Webinars1. “Vaccine Safety
Concerns and how to Respond to Vaccine Hesitant Parents”• 200 participants
2. “Tools for Effectively Engage Coalition Members and Stakeholders”• 88 participants
Toolkits1. “Media Toolkit for
Coalitions”• Distributed to 2000
2. “Building Capacity in Your Immunization Coalition”• Distributed to 2000
Too much. Can’t do it. Can I go home now?
Not just yet…
– Take it one step at a time. It takes years to build a successful coalition
– A little progress is better than none– Don’t reinvent the wheel—steal it!– Share tips, success and challenges– Be each other’s cheerleaders!
Questions?