#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB OUR NETWORK Through a comprehensive plan, building a deeper understanding of our network including developing a capacity building plan, for the future. Presenters: Jennifer Small, Managing Director, Eastern Branch Michelle Nowak, Director of Partner Services & TEFAP Frank Ducey, Programs Manager, Western Branch
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB Network Assessment Project Plan Surveying the Network Network Leadership Structure Development of Capacity Building • JHU survey tool sent to 300 network partners with 162 responses • MFB created tiers • MFB surveyed entire network and placed in tiers • MFB developed standard rating system for network • Identify leaders within the network • Build a tier mentoring program • Enhance the Network Partner Area Council (NPAC) • Working with External Affairs to educate the network on grant writing/ fund sourcing • Seeking grant funding for the network • Begin education around capacity building, succession planning, and nutrition • Nurturing the Network
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB JHU Survey Results • Surveyed Emergency Network Partners • 162 responses (from approximately 300 surveyed) • Results tabulated and analyzed by OpinionWorks, an Annapolis-based company that has done survey and data analysis work for External Affairs • Each survey result produced a score for the survey participant • Goal was to score all 162 respondents, then follow up with remaining partners through tiering process
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB Network Tiers • Strategic Partners – Partners in this tier fulfill all categories in our best practices model. They provide leadership within the network, mentoring and assist other partners, may offer wrap around services, and work closely with MFB to achieve its strategic objectives. • Core Partners – Partners in this tier fulfill many of the categories in our best practices model. With targeted capacity building efforts, partners at this level may evolve to the Strategic Partner tier.
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB Network Tiers • Community Partners – This tier consists of the majority of our network partners. Partners in this tier fulfill some of the categories in our best practices model. With targeted capacity building efforts, they may be able to meet more best practice categories. They are key to meeting the need across the network, but their mission, size, or capacity may restrict their growth. • Emerging Partners – This tier consists of new and existing partners who may be under some restriction(s). We would expect partners in this category to graduate to the Community tier within a year.
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB Partner Tier Benefits - Suggestions • Strategic Partner • Media Publicity/priority • Priority for outreach, fundraising • Priority for grant opportunities • Mentoring program • Advanced MFB support for capacity building • Data, mapping, other analytics • Workshops for capacity building • Core Partner • Considered for outreach, fundraising • Access to MFB support for capacity building • Workshops for capacity building • Mentoring program
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB • Community Partner • Continued support from Network Relations • Targeted workshops on capacity building • Online ordering • Report assistance • Mentoring program • Emerging Partner • New and existing network partners • Support from Network Relations • Online ordering • Report assistance • Mentoring program Partner Tier Benefits - Suggestions
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB Capacity Building Effort • Focus on specific capacity factors • Regional focus using MPIN data • Create a process of identifying high-need areas • Establish partner recruiting process to add partners where needed • Establish ongoing performance metrics for capacity building • Develop targeted training workshops to build capacity in key areas
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB MFB Network Partner Area Council (NPAC) NPAC is a group of Maryland Food Bank partners (pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, etc.) that meet regularly to address the needs of their local community through communication and collaboration. Council meetings create a direct dialogue with the Maryland Food Bank, sharing information and feedback from network partners.
#CAUSINGCHANGEMFB • Exploring available resources in partner communities • Collaborating to ensure coverage of gaps in service • Collectively working together to obtain grants and volunteers • Sharing best practice and working through challenges • Building large-scale events • Cultivating relationships with donors and community leaders Evolution of NPAC
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