1. BUILDING A STRONG DIABETES COALITION IN YOUR COUNTY MANDILYN J. HART AUGUST 26, 2010 The Center for Appalachian Philanthropy

2. Start with a Dedicated Group Five – Six Individuals to Start Develop the Ideas Build the Team

3. Find People with Passion Those With Diabetes Others Who Want to Help

4. Focus on Philanthropy Giving of Time, Talent, and Treasure in Support of a Mission

5. Why Philanthropy ? Philanthropy the love of mankind people working together by providing time, talent, and treasure for the good of community – making life better for all Philanthropy the love of mankind people working together by providing time, talent, and treasure for the good of community – making life better for all

6. Create a Mission Statement Tells What You Want to Do!

7. Mission AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and Place” Mission Statement: The mission of the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy is connecting people’s time, talent, and treasure for the good of Appalachian communities. AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and Place” Mission Statement: The mission of the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy is connecting people’s time, talent, and treasure for the good of Appalachian communities.

8. Establish a Strategic Plan Your Road Map to Success Set Goals Strategies Help You to Achieve Goals

9. Coalitions are Collaborations Working Together to Build Strong Communities Working Together to Solve a Common Problem Working Together to Carry Out a Task KEY – WORKING TOGETHER Common Goal (Goals)

10. Coalitions are Important Cornerstones of creating successful change within a community Represent an array of local interests and bring together organizations and individuals to build a power base that works to influence social change of a mutual concern Coalitions come in a variety of forms:  Permanent or temporary  Diabetes education  Increase physical activity  Single or multi-issue  Childhood overweight  Cancer prevention

11. Work Toward A Common Vision Must Have A Vision A Vision is Your Long-Term Overall Goal

12. Vision AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and Place” Vision Statement: The vision of AppaPhil is to have well sustained Appalachian communities. AppaPhil “For the Love of Appalachia – People and Place” Vision Statement: The vision of AppaPhil is to have well sustained Appalachian communities.

13. Give Everyone A Task Everyone on Your Team Will Do Something, If You ASK Give People Tasks that Match Their Skills and Abilities Don’t Burn Them Out by Overload Don’t Burn Yourself Out by Trying To Do It ALL

14. Recognize and Reward Accomplishments Recognize Milestones Reward Those Who Helped You Be Successful

15. Evaluate Goals and Modify Strategies as Needed Periodically Assess Your Goals Conduct a SWOT Analysis Determine What Strategies Need Adjusted Modify Your Plan

16. Grow Your Program Provide Opportunities to Develop Leadership Expand Your Program Grow Your Volunteer Base Working Together, You Can Prevent Diabetes!