DEANA JOHNSON, MHK ONTARIO NETWORK FOR THE PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE WEST REGIONAL CONSULTANT Elder Abuse: How to Help with No Resources

Introduction Over 50 Networks around province Environmental scan—what are they doing and how

Mobilizing the Community Getting started  Core group of individuals (e.g. sub-group of Elder Abuse Committee) Define the Problem/Purpose  Research  Literature Review

Environmental Scan What agencies/organizations presently involved in intervention Type/style of intervention Time commitments Acceptance and participation in service process Research a variety of programs/jurisdictions Survey programs:  Motivation for program  Objectives/mandate/target population  Implementation steps/Referral process  Funding  Evaluation/how is success measured  Barriers/challenges

The Team Who is involved? Who is missing? Who should be involved? E.g. Mental health Municipal- Building, Fire, Police, Social Services Public Housing Hospital-social work, ER Community agency—senior organization Advocacy organization Health services — CCAC Home care

Justification for involvement Who are the leaders? Who are the idealogues? What and who are the road blocks? Cost analysis---selling point to involve agencies

Community input Community education and planning The goal of the day would be to:  create connections,  engage the players,  build a local strategy, and perhaps  educate through experienced presenters.

Potential Funders Explore & List possible funders  E.g. government grants  Ontario Trillium Foundation  Private foundations  Private business Write a letter of introduction  Briefly outline funding request  Enquire about priorities & process

Matching Funders Questions to ask  Funder’s interests  Organization’s profile/grant history  What is their budget and funds generally allocated  What are the deadlines  When is their year-end Match funder to need, based on:  funds needed  Interests/priorities  History  promotion

Other considerations Time commitments needed Application deadlines; where no specific date—what is funding year Staff/volunteers needed Past successful fundraisers Community calendar (to avoid conflicts in timing) Expertise available

Proposal writing Have “Prospectus” available Summarize the project up front Describe your organization/ sponsoring agency and Committee Define the problem you are addressing Develop work plan/specific activities Define target audience What will be the expected impact Budget Other funding (including in-kind) How will the project be evaluated? Letters of support, Annual Report, Audited Financial statements, list of Board members (if appropriate)