Fourth Annual Conference for Caregiving Coalitions American Society on Aging/National Council on Aging Joint Conference March 15, 2010 Brian M. Duke

What’s Happening? Caregivers Impact on working caregivers Increase in caregiving spending Increased stress Changes in living situations of caregiver and recipient The Economic Survey of the Economic Downturn and It’s Impact on Family Caregiving, National Alliance for Caregiving, April 28, 2009

What’s Happening? Coalitions Coalition funding shifting or declining impacted by changes to state budgets Primary sponsors and donors giving less Leaders have are no longer with coalition due to changes in employment Lack of funds has impacted coalition’s activities Partners’ view shifting

What’s Happening? External Funding from state governments is challenged Corporate donors impacted by shifting economy Philanthropic sector impacted

A Return to the 12 Keys Activity Coalition Planning

Priorities and Economic Challenge Leadership Communication Membership Creative Partnerships Defined Strategies Shared Branding Impact measures

Actions Advocate with a united voice and an advocacy cycle Increase collaborative fundraising Inventory non monetary assets Pursue creative funding streams Know what’s happening Maximize what each member brings to the table Promote the coalition’s value

Advocacy Cycle IdentifyResearchPlanActEvaluate

Multiple and Simultaneous Policy BudgetsServices Sustainability Donors Impact New Engagement Local Lived Experience

Contact Information Brian M. Duke MHA MBE Director Bucks County Area Agency on Aging 30 East Oakland Avenue Doylestown, PA ext