Building Sustainable Community Networks October 14 th Building

Building Sustainable Community Networks October 14 th Building Sustainable Community Networks November 18 th Effective Coalition-Building December 9 th Creating Advocacy Movements

Building Sustainable Community Networks If you want to go fast – go alone! If you want to go far – go together!

Building Sustainable Community Networks “I must hurry, for I am their leader, and there they go!”

Building Sustainable Community Networks Today’s Purpose: Pose six questions for practice! n n n What is meant by “sustainability? ” Strategic planning or strategic positioning? Why focus on sustainable networks? How do we know it works? Among diverse communities and practices, what are some core values and common guiding principles? So what are the implications for me?

Building Sustainable Community Networks The call to build sustainable networks: n n There is no low-hanging fruit! Revenues will continue to decline! People are more responsive to trusted messengers than “paid” messengers! Successful models are emerging!

Building Sustainable Community Networks n The “Science” of Networking Myra Muramoto, M. D. , M. P. H. University of Arizona n Sustainability in the African-American Community Rev. Arnold Jackson, Executive Director Tanner Community Development Corporation n Futuro Claro Emma Torres, M. S. W. CEO, Campesinos Sin Fronteras n Transformation in Pinal County Jan Vidimos, Administrator Pinal County School Health Liaison Program n The “Art” of Networking Jon Ford, Associate Director St. Luke’s Health Initiatives

Building Sustainable Community Networks Core Values of Community Networking n n n Strengths and resources exist in every individual, family, organization and community. People collaborate best when using their strengths and participating in their own solution. There always hidden strengths awaiting discovery. Results occur when people can use their strengths, both old and new, to a shared vision. Capacity and resiliency are built by recognizing that there is always something working well, and that within every community solutions exist.

Building Sustainable Community Networks Guiding Principles - Common Ground in Diverse Settings n n n n The messenger is more important than the message! Listening is often more important than talking! When talking, it is often more important to pose questions than provide solutions! No one size fits all! There always different levels of readiness that require “flex!” Cultivating broad-based networks gets bigger and more sustainable results (ROI)! Start where people are at, affirm strengths, and activate their talent! Create no dependencies!

Building Sustainable Community Networks What’s next? n Further opportunities for engagement. n Technical Assistance.

Building Sustainable Community Networks For more information: Wayne Tormala, Bureau Chief Bureau of Tobacco & Chronic Disease 602 -364 -0834 wayne. tormala@azdhs. gov