SIX STEP APPROACH
Greater Good Northwest moves the fight away from an individual approach to a continual collaboration with the goal of creating forward momentum toward a better future for all.
Simply put, we find out what the community needs, develop relationships between partners, facilitate pooling resources- such as talent, best practices and experience, meet the needs and assess the impact.
#1
Assess the Need
Completion of a comprehensive needs assessment in Spokane County to obtain current relevant data of those facing hardship in our community.
- Conduct focus groups with leaders in business, nonprofit organizations, government/schools and churches/faith based community
- We have formed a needs assessment committee to connect with nonprofits and organizations currently serving and meeting the needs in our community to gather first person data and determine gaps in service
- Attend key networking events and committee meetings to stay up to date about current activities in our community, e.g, workforce development, Continuum of Care and Valley Huddle meetings
#2
Amplify Awareness
Communicate strategically with partners in Spokane County to bring awareness to the root cause of poverty and injustice and relay this information to our community in a consistent manner.
- Partner with Spokane Public Library to offer nonprofit assistance with navigating business resources offered at no charge
- Connect and collaborate with organizations in Spokane serving those in need to engage where most needed
- Maintain a robust website to include blogs and articles on what is happening in the greater Spokane region
#3
Assemble the Team
Create and leverage existing community partnerships to collaborate and strategize powerful solutions.
- Facilitate sponsored training opportunities for nonprofit organizations offered at no cost to strengthen organizational management and leadership if needed
- Bring together organizations already working on solutions into a collaborative space to reduce duplication of effort
- Create directory of community partners to easily access information and connect volunteers and businesses to nonprofit organizations
#4
Activate the Solution
Deploy teams strategically to maximize the effectiveness of our resources.
- Utilize committees with skilled volunteers or members to collect data for needs assessment and other projects
- Strategically partner with organizations that have a desire to implement solutions in the community
- Facilitate working groups focused on community issues to build relationships and find solutions
#5
Assess the Impact
Through continued collaboration and partnership, gather data to determine the true impact made in the community.
- Stay integrated in collaborative spaces to foster continued momentum and growth
- Find and tell the stories where impact made positive and productive change
- Utilize data whenever possible to support outcomes
#6
Adjust for the Greater Good
s the needs of our community change we will remain adaptable and current while constantly progressing towards our end goal.
- Adapt or shift working groups that are focused on community issues as needed
- Conduct focus groups and town hall style meetings to gather community feedback
- Strategically utilize collaborative partnerships to determine course changes and implementation