Sustaining the impact of upstream prevention programs is critical, but challenging. Sustainability refers to ensuring the impact and outcomes of upstream prevention programs continue over the long term, even after funding ends. Sustainability should be a consideration from the moment programs are launched.
IPS’ Pillars of Sustainability provide an intuitive framework for integrating sustainability into community-based programs to ensure impact is lasting. IPS offers training and technical assistance on sustainability, collaborating to develop a customized sustainability plan that takes clients’ communities, coalitions, partners, and local resources into account.
For more information on partnering with IPS to develop an effective sustainability plan, please contact us.
Centered around Social Infrastructure, Community Conditions, and Resource Development, IPS’ Pillars of Sustainability provide a proven framework for building sustainability strategies into your community-based programs.
A closer look at IPS’ Pillars of Sustainability.
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A thorough coalition assessment tool, exploring factors including cohesiveness and resource gaps, to assist in creating effective community-based coalitions.
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A template for the creation of a strategic media advocacy campaign that can significantly raise the visibility of community change projects, supporting healthier, more sustainable community conditions.
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A sample MOU. MOUs support sustainability efforts by ‘braiding’ together community resources and securing commitments that result in a greater depth and duration of community-based work.
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