Sustainability Academy: Beyond the Grant – Planning and Data Storytelling for Funding Diversification
Date: June 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
This is a regional event for organizations and practitioners in HHS Regions 5 and 7
(IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, and WI).
TRAINING SCHEDULE
June 16, 30, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8, and 1 hour of individual coaching scheduled directly with the presenters.
All sessions will take place from 1:00 PM–2:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET.
The Sustainability Academy helps program staff plan beyond time-limited federal funding and build a clear strategy for long-term program sustainment. Serving up to 30 participants, the academy integrates CMHIS Sustainability tools and provides individualized coaching to develop actionable approaches for funding diversification, partnership and policy alignment, and data-driven storytelling.
Participants engage in large‑group training, small‑group practice, and individual coaching while using established sustainability tools. The facilitation team brings expertise in implementation, CQI, evaluation, and fundraising, offering practical examples and case studies throughout.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify key sustainability drivers (funding, partnerships, capacity, leadership, evaluation/evidence) and common barriers/facilitators to long-term service delivery.
- Use a validated sustainability assessment approach (e.g., PSAT) to prioritize sustainment risks and strengths and inform action planning.
- Draft a Sustainability Action Plan using stepwise sustainment planning guidance (including defining what to sustain, selecting strategies, and monitoring progress).
Create a simple data story (audience + message + proof + human impact) that clarifies “who we are and what we do,” and supports sustainability and partner engagement.
Host:
Midwest Hub
Event format: Virtual
Target audience(s):
Systems Leaders and Administrators|People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts|Policymakers and Funders|Organizations Providing Training and Technical Assistance|Individual Clinicians and Staff
Duration (hours): 8
Experience(s):
Beginner
Language(s): English