1. Capacity Building An Integrated Outreach Approach For Measurable Results Angel L. LaLuz, Jr., Director, Agency Programs and Services Jamie Stanesa, Director, Agency Relations

2. What is capacity building? Activities and initiatives that improve an organization’s ability to achieve its mission Capacity-building can include—  Leadership and skill building  Equipment, space  Transportation support  Staff and volunteer support

3. Strategic Plan, 2007-10  Address demonstrated need—in the community, and in member agencies  Engage member agencies in evaluating their own growth and potential  Leverage networks to increase services to existing and new partners  Provide training and community-based learning  Develop a system for measuring agency progress Capacity-Building Goals

4. Assessing Community Need Unmet Need Study, Cook County  10 primary communities, 16 secondary communities identified  Intensive focus for three years

5. Assessing Agency Need Needs Assessment, 2007-08  Agency self-assessment  Interview/quantitative information  Capacity assessment, based on quality performance standards Goals  Develop better reporting internally  Establish baseline assessment

6. Programs and Initiatives  Individual consultation and technical assistance  Grants for operational improvement, all member agencies  Capacity-building grants, unmet need areas

7. Programs and Initiatives  Agency training  Network development

8. Evaluation  Track agency’s ability to meet identified goals  Measure agency’s progress against baseline assessment  Increase in poundage, access, linkages to services, especially in unmet need communities

9. Questions and Comments