ALLIANCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND YMCAs
There are currently 29 State and Regional State Alliances (including Puerto Rico) in the Y Network. 17 State Alliances. 12 Regional Alliances. We are a Regional Alliance.
Alliances provide consulting services for six key functions:
- Elevate and Advance Advocacy within the Alliance
- Facilitate Strategy and Planning
- Facilitate the Strengthening of Governing Boards
- Build Collaborative Efforts among Ys and other organizations through shared services, management agreements, mergers
- Facilitate Effective Executive Transition in partnership with Y-USA’s CEO Search Team and leads new CEO Onboarding
- Capital Readiness
Our Alliance supports statewide and strategic initiatives such as:
- Elevation of the Y Brand & Mission
- Create state and regional community impact statements
- Coordinate strategic events and marketing on state and regional levels
- Public Policy
- Coordinate state-level advocacy to advance YMCA priorities
- Engage Public Policy Committees and contract lobbyists for each state
- Coordinate participation in National Advocacy Days
- Plan/Execute State Advocacy Days
- Resource Development
- Secure funds to support YMCAs in 4 key areas: Youth Development (Childcare, School-Age Care, and Camp); Chronic Disease Prevention; Mental Health; and Hunger Relief
- Coordinate shared Service Contracts – membership software, payroll & HR software, marketing software, electricity (ME)
- Leadership Development & Knowledge Sharing
- Facilitate peer learning and collaboration amongst Ys across Northern New England to advance shared priorities
- Engage local YMCA staff on national, regional, and state committees, task forces, and boards
- Execute annual leadership conference for Y staff and volunteers
- Coordinate content experts to share and innovate on weekly calls