Executive Summary for Implementing EED Strategies: Financial Sustainability

Purpose:

Understand the interrelatedness between financial sustainability and other aspects of sustainability planning.

Directions:

1. Read Executive Summary for Implementing EED Strategies: Financial Sustainability.

Discussion Questions:

1. Where do you see partnerships mentioned in this summary? How do partnerships relate to financial sustainability?
2. Where do you see communications mentioned in this summary? How does storytelling relate to financial sustainability?
3. Where are data and measurement mentioned in this summary? How do data and measurement relate to financial sustainability?
4. Which key theme from the small-group discussions resonates with you? Why?

1. If you do not have external partners but seek them, work on your elevator pitch. Develop and practice a one-minute overview of your work that helps the listener see your grant work as valuable and relevant to them.
2. If you already have partners, consider how you communicate with them. Do you provide them regular updates? Revisit your communication plan to ensure that you keep financial partners updated on program implementation and outcomes.