Navigating Partnerships: From Connection to Collaboration Webinar Series - Now Available!
Navigating Successful Partnerships: Benefits and Strategies:
Addressing societal issues as big as hunger and nutrition are bigger than any one organization – partnership and collaboration are critical to meaningful change and improvement. This webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the advantages of partnerships, and the essential strategies required for establishing and maintaining successful collaborations.
Navigating Partnerships with Healthcare Organizations:
Partnerships between the health care sector and community-based organizations in the aging network have been identified as a strategy to improve population health, reduce health disparities, and use resources efficiently. This webinar began by reviewing some of the reasons why health care organizations have become more interested in partnering with organizations in the aging and nutrition sectors. It presents evidence on positive impacts that can arise from partnerships between the aging network and healthcare organizations. Finally, it reviewed strategies and tactics that organizations in the aging network have used effectively to develop partnerships with health care organizations over time.
Navigating Partnerships Between State Units on Aging and Universities:
Sarah and Alex discussed the history of their partnership, the benefits of universities and the aging network working together, and how other organizations should get started. Some of their notable projects include hosting the National Resource Center for Nutrition and Aging, publishing research on innovative congregate meal program designs, and streamlining nutrition education for older adults in Iowa. Participants learned how they could replicate this partnership in their state through shared values.
Navigating Partnerships Between State Government, Local Government, and Program Providers:
Learn about Wesley Life Meals on Wheels’ innovative approach to senior nutrition in Polk County, Iowa and the partnerships that have made their program successful. The presentation focused on how Wesley Life utilized multi-sector partnerships to support their new campus and Hydroponic Farm and expand their services to meet the needs of older adults in the community and transform the experience of aging.
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