1、Title Slide,Health.Mo.Gov,Thriving in the Next Decade and Beyond:Senior Center Stability,Kristin Davis,Deputy Bureau Chief,Senior Programs,The key to senior center sustainability is you!,Where do you see your senior center in1 year?5 years?10 years?,Your Senior Center is a Business,Develop a Strateg
2、ic Growth Plan,Increase Your Participant Base,Keep the Participants You Have,Invest,Develop a Strategic Growth Plan,Set clear goals.Conduct market research.Stay organized and focused.,Chair Yoga Class at Eldon Senior Center,Increase Your Participant Base,Boost your online presence.Leverage digital m
3、arketing.Network effectively.Seek strategic partnerships.,Meals on Wheels Volunteers at Shepherds CenterKC,Keep the Participants You Have,Provide excellent customer service.Encourage loyalty programs and referrals.Engage with the community.,Ugly Sweater Contest at Marshfield Senior Center,Invest in
4、Your Center,Leverage technology.Build a strong teamExplore financial solutions.,Gardening at Lincoln County Council on AgingTroy,Keys to Success,Transparency(share your vision,goals,needs)Strong,forward-thinking Board of DirectorsWell-trained staff who know they are valued Connect to the communityKn
5、ow your participantsAsk for help,Choosing a Direction,Rebranding,Update the center name to something more inclusive.Change the time of a meal to include grandparents with grandchildren,or older adults who are still working 9-5 jobs.Offer special events that are community inclusive to encourage a wid
6、er variety of attendees.,Diversifying Funding Streams,Support Senior Tax Levy InitiativesWork with the AAA and other area non-profits to identify local foundations for grant opportunitiesConnect to the community for fundraising efforts.Rent