do we an9cipate and want? How can these best be achieved, measured and communicated? What is our rela9onship with Smart Beginnings coali9ons? What value does VECF bring for coali9ons at various stages? How do we want coali9ons to view VECF? What is our formula for grantmaking and technical assistance? What should the next phase of VECF’s evolu9on look like? What do we want to be when we grow up?
school readiness. VECF will regularly assert and rank priori9es for investment. VECF will engage state advocates to be informed by their experiences yet preserve objec9ve perspec9ve for the vision.
coali9ons implement evidence-‐based prac9ces, uniform data collec9on, and evalua9on. VECF will convene a research/academic advisory team. VECF will conduct/sponsor research as needed and report findings.
§ build capacity for increasing school readiness at the state and local levels § harness best prac9ces § maximize resources and gain efficiencies § secure outcomes-‐driven investments.
of coali9ons focused on innova9on, efficiencies, and results. VECF will provide financial resources, technical assistance, and peer learning to build community capacity for promo9ng school readiness. VECF will cul9vate new private investors and leverage public investments.
using poli9cal assets strategically to accomplish specific goals. Grassroots Strategy Coordinate SB network’s cul9va9on of legislators: -‐ show beacons of hope -‐ expand base of business champions -‐ unify consistent message -‐ translate messages for different audiences Grasstops Strategy Cul9vate rela9onships with elected officials: -‐ Governor and administra9on officials -‐ Key Legisla9ve CommiTee members and staff -‐ Gubernatorial candidates
indicators, community context, and Smart Beginnings efforts. VECF will submit annual outcomes report to Governor, General Assembly. VECF will convene annual mee9ngs of Smart Beginnings network.
model § Sustainable regional clusters § Innova9on driver § Results focused § Uniform outcome and data collec9on § Collabora9ve resource development for public and private investment § Robust, targeted technical assistance and peer-‐learning § Consistent, uniform messaging for SB network