Action Plan 2019-2020
Roadmap toward impact
ACTION PLAN 2019-2020 STRENGTHEN SUPPORT TO L’ARCHE COMMUNITIES IN CANADA 1.2 Information Collection and Measurement
ACTIONS
1.1 Structural Review We will finalize the work of the mediation committee with the AAQ
We will complete Activities Analysis to reorganize the operational structure of L’Arche Canada
> The committees have been formed and their mandates clarified
Adjustment of the structure according to the analysis with: > Executive Team > National Leadership team > Extended Leadership team > HR/Leadership Development > Fundraising > Communications > Strategic Development
We will complete Strategic Activities Analysis to clarify and improve collaboration with the L’Arche Canada Foundation > Fundraising became the operational responsibility of L’Arche Canada. > Integration of LCF: Fundraising operation > Impact Report > Case for Support
We will develop and implement a methodology for impact measurement
We will implement a harmonized dues structure.
> Done > Harmonize dues system approved and 2020-2021 formula
> Roadmap for impact pilot Àwith WCR > Framework of impact measures developed as Phase One of DE Project
We will develop processes and targets for information sharing
1.3 Operational Support We will acquire and deploy high performance IT resources (database)
We will create a centralized asset pool for L’Arche Canada content
> National Key Publics utilized to manage IR > Inquiry response timeline and toolbox
We will build a National L’Arche Community Support Center
We have developed community support for: > Communication and support tools regarding the publication of the JV Inquiry Report > Harmonized prevention procedures and improved situation monitoring > Immigration
We will increase project planning and business plan development skills
> Growth Path and supporting documents > Project Funding Process
SHARE LEARNING & NURTURE INNOVATION 2.2 Leadership Development
ACTIONS
2.1 Compelling vision We will engage the L’Arche International project on the renewal of the Charter to deepen ownership of the vision and mission of L’Arche > LC supported and accompanied the communities in the first stage of the L’Arche International process
We will contribute to Canada’s implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
> LC actively supported the development of the Accessible Canada Coalition > LC participated in the 12th COSP State Parties Meeting
We will dispense L’Arche Creative Endeavor Grants to fund the creation, production, and performance of original L’Arche works
We will establish an online learning platform
We will update the Leadership Development Curriculum
> UQO review
> Funding participation to Celebrate the Gift
ENGAGE IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ACTIONS
We will increase support of people with disabilities as co-leaders and colearners in communitybuilding strategies
We will develop leadership skills modules for people with disabilities
> SDPP-Youth application > Inclusion learning of developed and submitted. Celebrate the Gift SDPP-Youth > SHRC Grant application application developed and developed and submitted submitted > Tools and delivery of the WCR > WCR Mandate Process Mandate Process incorporated supports for and by people with intellectual disabilities. > Develop SSHRC grant project application in partnership with JVRC and received approval
We will increase our Impact and Strategic Clarity Capacities (ISC) at all levels of the organization
> Developed the ISC tools with western communities. The region also used this method to develop its regional Mandate and Roadmap for Strategic Impact
We will highlight the increased social outcomes of people with disabilities in community development
We will strengthen relationships & collaboration with policy-makers and public advocate on accessibility & rights
We will systematically assess and apply for government funding
We will partner with external multimedia experts
We will develop and facilitate social finance projects
> LC worked with Vulnerable Persons Standard partners to lobby for safeguards in MAiD > Participation in CACL/IRIS project on Supported Decision Making > Shared LC resources with the Human Rights Commissioner and her staff > Served as expert consultants in disability representation for a major social innovation platform (Innoweave)
> Analyzed the financial situation of the communities in Quebec (Grant Thornton) > Developed a Case For Support coherent with the SDPP-D Grant and priorities of the federal government > Applied for CMHC Solutions Lab Grant > Applied for SDPP-D Youth Leadership Grant > Partner in succesful applications for SSHRC Connection Grants (with Dr. Pamela Cushing and Dr. John Swinton)
> Increase follow up on social media capacity
> Prototype application with Stratford
We will implement the three phases of the Social Development Partnerships Program project plan
We will proactively contribute to forums for inclusion and social justice
> Approval process completed > LC contributed to projects and the DEEP conference and funding agreement with the Inclusive Design entered Research Centre, and in > Strategic Plan MAiD forums with CACL > Leadership and Partnership and the Anglican Church work named in 2.2. and 3.3
We will engage in a structured approach of continuous quality improvement at national and local level certified by recognized external organizations
We will move from a vertical project management and governance mode to a horizontal and flexible mode in order to increase local linkages, better control costs and reduce delays
> Development and work of the Structural Review Committee > Leaders hip Development Review > LCF/Fundraising Accreditation application submitted to Imagine Canada
> Editorial line of all fundraising and communications strategies
3.2 Learning Organization
3.1 Maximize opportunities We will build and engage our alumni network
2.3 Impact Practices
3.3 Citoyenneté We will be working with multi-sectoral partners to build on our community capacity for belonging, diversity and inclusion
> Celebrate the Gift 2019 > Partner Identification Mapping > Social Impact Advisors Podcast
We will contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals by fostering Diversity and Inclusion Work Initiatives > Explored the Everyone is a Leader initiative
We will convene diverse organizations and leaders to cocreate options for housing, employment, learning, and belonging
We will build capacity for L’Arche community initiatives to expand members’ circles of support in their neighbourhoods
> WCR ISC process > Participated in CACL development of TOC’s and Policy Forum focussed action plans for outreach on employment > Pilot Asset Based > CMHC Housing Solutions Community Engagement Lab partnerships and Process with Tamarack proposal developed and (Stratford) application submitted > Participated in the Inaugural Symposium of the JVRC
Ultimate Impact A world where all people are valued and belong.
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