Collective Impact
Key Elements of Collective Impact
Collaboration instead of Competition
Common Agenda
Improve the well-being and educational attainment of Kitsap residents, through a focus on empowerment and equity, the prevention of ACEs and the building of resilience.
Shared Measurements
BY 2025…
-
A 10% DECREASE IN THE PROPORTION OF KITSAP COUNTY RESIDENTS REPORTING 3 OR MORE ACES -
A 20% INCREASE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS IN KITSAP COUNTY WHO REPORT THEY FEEL SOCIALLY & EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTED -
A 20% INCREASE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN IN KITSAP COUNTY WHO REPORT THEY HAVE SOMEONE TO TURN TO WHEN FEELING SAD OR HOPELESS ABOUT THE FUTURE -
A 10% INCREASE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN IN KITSAP COUNTY WHO REPORT THEY LIVE IN A HOME WITH GOOD FAMILY MANAGEMENT -
A 50% INCREASE IN POST-SECONDARY COMPLETION (CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE) FOR KITSAP & MASON STUDENTS, THROUGH A FOCUS ON REDUCING GAPS IN EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN, HISPANIC, PACIFIC ISLANDER, LOW INCOME, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. (DRAFT; THIS MEASUREMENT IS STILL BEING DISCUSSED)
Mutually Reinforcing Activities
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY
Continuous Communication & Backbone Agencies
Creating a process and environment in our community where agencies can come together to discuss complex social issues - homelessness, intergenerational poverty, ACEs, mental health issues, substance use, criminal activity - and develop innovative solutions is hard work. We must all be patient while holding each other accountable.
-
Have a dedicated staff -
Have a high level of credibility within the community -
Serve as neutral convener - create a space/process for agencies to learn together -
Build key relationships across agencies involved in the initiative -
Focus people’s attention & create a sense of urgency -
Frame issues to present opportunities & difficulties -
Use evaluation as a tool for learning & progress -
Ensure coordination & accountability -
Establish collective ownership