Partnership for Human Services Initiative Maine Association of Nonprofits September 22, 2010 This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 1

2 Illinois’ Perfect Storm Chronic Structural Deficit 6 th most regressive tax system in the nation Loss of manufacturing jobs resulting in lower tax base Inadequate Human Services Funding Flat funding Decreased funding $4.4 billion lost in Human Services Funding from Recession Delayed payments threaten providers’ survival State facing a $13 billion deficit This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits

Illinois’ Vision for System Reform This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation ResponsiveFair Efficient Accountable Residents have Access to Quality Services that Effectively Meet their Needs Nonprofit Providers State and City Government Private Philanthropy September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 3

Contracting issues that impede system effectiveness are identified Primary reasons for issues/ problems are explored Principles are developed to guide decisions and solutions for system improvements Strategies to build momentum for system reform are identified PLANNINGIMPLEMENTATIONOUTCOMES Human services system is responsive, efficient, accountable and fair in meeting needs IMPACT Illinois residents are better able to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities Illinois is a healthier, safer, and economically stronger state PUBLIC/NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE: Theory of Change Coalition Building & Advocacy (IPHS) Awareness and Education Reforms are enacted Resources are committed A mechanism is developed to prioritize what needs to change and to determine the solutions to pursue. (Human Service Commission) New policies and practices are implemented (HB 5124) Environmental Scan Policy Forum Government Engagement Research This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 4

Link in three-way relationship between government, nonprofits, philanthropy, Neutral convenor; honest broker, Supporting implementation efforts, Building recognition among key players of Partnership Principles as a framework for reform, Promoting system reform by developing framework against which progress can be measured. Donors Forum’s Role September 22nd This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation 5 Maine Association of Nonprofits

Principles as an Organizing Tool & Accountability Mechanism September 22nd This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation 6 Maine Association of Nonprofits

This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation Implementation of Principles Requires: Leadership to create an effective human services system. Working Across Silos. Performance demonstrated and measured. Coming to terms with costs. September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 7

Possible Framework for Measurement September 22nd This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation 8 Progress towards reform By principle/practice area: Increased awareness /recognition of problems: media, statements made by key players Commitment to act: coalition agendas, commission organization, grants Activities underway: bills introduced, campaigns, workgroups Approval: bills passed, plans for administrative changes Implementation of policies Outcomes of reform Measured benefits of change by principle/practice area. Examples: Allocation of funding based on analysis of current needs Fewer legislative set asides Reduction in payment cycle Fewer reports required Service outcomes reported to the public Maine Association of Nonprofits

Human services crisis has increased over the past year; Illinois fiscal situation the worst in the nation A lot of activity intended to improve the system, but also challenges to actually move forward: – Formation of Responsible Budget Coalition – Growth of IPHS – Formation of Human Services Commission – HB5124 passed and signed – City of Chicago’s Getting Them Paid work group Two-pronged approach of fiscal reform and systems reform seems to resonate Upcoming elections create uncertainty around existing work at the state Public aware of state’s fiscal issues, but believe they can be solved by cutting out waste Greater awareness of state’s impact on human services, but common belief that there are too many providers, and many are unsympathetic to human services recipients This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation Current Situational Analysis September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 9

Providers are Working Together Support building for revenue solution Successful legislative efforts to implement streamlining, create efficiencies Human Service Commission Seeds of Change in Illinois September 22nd This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation 10 Maine Association of Nonprofits

Outcomes of Four-Year Initiative 2009 Contracting Principles 2010 Endorsement and Priority Setting 2011 Policy development 2012 Implementation of reforms This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 11

Laurel O’Sullivan Vice President, Public Policy Donors Forum This project is generously supported by the Wallace Foundation September 22nd Maine Association of Nonprofits 12