Strengthen the capacity of the Virginia Diabetes Council to achieve
the strategic initiatives of the Virginia Diabetes Plan by working
collaboratively with partners throughout the Commonwealth.
Contact Workgroup Chair: capacity@virginiadiabetes.org
Goal 1. Strengthen the infrastructure and resource base of the Virginia Diabetes Council to facilitate the Plan’s implementation with its partners.
OBJECTIVES
1. By March 2008, designate a Steering Committee
and seven (7) VDC Work Groups that will
provide leadership for achieving strategic initiatives
in the Plan: Surveillance and Evaluation, Prevention,
Education and Empowerment, Access to
Care, Quality of Care, Research, and Advocacy.
2. By March 2008, revise the VDC website with appropriate links to diabetes resources and partners. Update annually.
3. By March 2008, develop and initiate a marketing
plan that continually recruits and engages a
statewide, diverse membership representing
individuals, coalitions, and organizations
concerned about diabetes. Members will be
sought with the skills and resources needed for the
Plan’s implementation and ensuring that the
underserved regions with a high impact of diabetes
are represented. Evaluate recruitment efforts
annually.
4. By March 2008, ensure that local, regional and state diabetes partners have multiple options for participating in VDC meetings and activities (e.g. quarterly meetings in sites other than Richmond, a quarterly newsletter, teleconferencing, etc.).
5. By June 2008, engage in strategic planning for VDC that focuses on its vision, mission, structure, and annual work plan.
6. By June 2008, develop a business plan and
annual budget process for VDC that is updated
annually.
7. By June 2008, form a resource development
team to develop and initiate a funding campaign to
support VDC’s infrastructure, permanent staffing
requirements and implementation of strategic
initiatives.
8. By September 2008, develop a communication plan which promotes and links the VDC members, key partners, local coalitions, and the public with information about the Plan and diabetes resources (e.g., clearinghouse website, email list serve, E-newsletter, and teleconferencing capabilities).
9. By January 2009, recruit and hire a full time Executive Director and part time assistant for the VDC.
10. By December 2009, develop and execute a plan
to biennially evaluate the VDC’s effectiveness and
its responsiveness to members.
KEY PARTNERS
Virginia Diabetes Council
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