Collective Impact framework
Collective Impact Framework
At GGA, we strive to use the collective impact framework methodology for any large scale initiative. This framework is explained in detail by a publication out of Stanford in 2011 to structure any large scale initiative. Click on the picture to read more about how this model functions.
The Collective Impact Framework consists of five main components:
1. Common Agenda
2. Common Progress Measures
3. Mutually Reinforcing Activities
4. Communication
5. Backbone Organization
Focused Action Areas for Collective Impact
Action: Education and Training
In order to build an effective system, it requires that all participants commit to a journey of personal growth and continuous improvement. Organizations will engage with one another through the theme of common respect for each other’s desire to do what is right without the expectation of personal promotion or reward.
Action: The Good News Campaign
While technology and social media have tremendous positive attributes, it has become another avenue for unhealthy behaviors such as addiction, mental image disorders, and a myriad of other negative influences. The Good News Campaign is a promotion of the miracles and good works being spread through love of and for one another.
Action: Reduce Risk of Exposure - Prevention
Encourage and create partnerships with organizations caring for school aged children and young adults to ensure that positive experiences of love through action occur at a young age. Reducing the risk of entry will keep organizations within the system from becoming overwhelmed.
Action: Strategically Improve Accessibility and Capacity of the System
All people must be met where they are and given the opportunity to obtain help when it is sought. The system must be as easily accessible, efficient and standardized as possible. This requires collaboration of all public transportation modalities, government entities, private healthcare organizations, public health resources and the houses of worship to ensure ease of access to the resources they provide.
By developing out the current state of resources available, gaps will be identified and the community will be able to more effectively respond to the needs that exist in the long term support infrastructure and programming.
Action: Enhance System Transitions through Strategic Relationships
User experience is a direct determinant of system success. We must identify and develop strategic relationships to create smooth transitions of care between providers to ensure that the individual is connected to all providers necessary to meet their needs.
Action: Promote Effectiveness through Documented Economic Impact
To become fully aware of the impact of the collective effort, all organizations must track measurements in the same way in order to calculate economic impact of their individual organizations and of the system as a whole. Realizing true economic impact and promoting progress will ensure long-term sustainability of the system through volunteer efforts and donor funding.