 Kim Peters, Prevention Coordinator December 14, 2011

 Key stakeholder o Who & Why? Resources and relationships Credibility to your efforts Foster ownership  Champion o Who & Why? Enthusiastic supporter of program implementation Creates buy in

 Trained staff  Identify key champions and stakeholders from diverse sectors: o Businesses o Faith-based institutions o Government o Schools o Law enforcement…  Provide consistent speaking points  Share a story of a gift’s impact

 In-kind Resources  Foundations  Government  Corporations  Businesses  United Way  Community-Service Organizations  Faith-based Organizations  Individuals  Schools/PTOs  Collaborative Boards

 Purpose and Impact  Share your vision  Appeal to them: o logically o emotionally

 List selling points for PATHS: o Benefits to the participants o Benefits to the community o Demonstrate need o Credibility o Costs o Connect the dots

1) Evidence of deterrent effects through scientifically rigorous methods strong research design prevents or reduces violence, delinquency, and/or substance use 2) Sustained effects impacts endure beyond treatment and from one developmental period to the next (at least 1 year post intervention/no evidence that effect is lost) 3) Multiple site replication greater confidence that it can be transferred to new settings/populations *Models programs meet all three criteria; Promising programs must meet #1

 Identify targets with a vested interest.  Identify ways to build relationships.  Identify staff and others who will make the approach. Consider who is best-suited to approach potential funders (communication skills, knowledge of the program, has connections/established relationships, etc…).  Determine when and how.  Create a timeline for any approaches you decide to make

 Program Fact Sheet  Effective Elevator Speech/Speaking Points  Brochure – Highlight various funding opportunities and levels  PowerPoint  Outcomes Report  and mailing list

For more information including materials from this presentation: EPISCenter 206 Towers Building University Park, PA Phone: (814) Fax: (814) Web: The EPISCenter is a project of the Prevention Research Center, College of Health and Human Development, Penn State University, and is supported by funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as a component of the Resource Center for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices.