HOW TO USE THE PORTFOLIO OF MODEL UPSTREAM PROGRAMS
HOW TO USE THE PORTFOLIO OF MODEL UPSTREAM PROGRAMS
The Portfolio of Model Upstream Programs The Portfolio of Model Upstream Programs, a key component of the Upstream Investments Policy initiative, is a comprehensive collection of outcome-based and prevention-focused programs currently implemented throughout Sonoma County. Programs currently listed on the Portfolio can be found on the Upstream Investments website (upstreaminvestments.org) and in Appendix C of this Guide. All programs included on the Portfolio have been reviewed and approved by the Portfolio Review Committee. To be approved, programs must meet specific criteria regarding the degree of evidence behind the program (see section below, “Portfolio Tier System”). In addition to serving as a local clearinghouse of upstream programs, the Portfolio can be utilized for multiple purposes and has a broad range of benefits for funders and organizations.
BENEFITS AND USES OF THE PORTFOLIO INCREASE organizational capacity to apply and receive funding for upstream and proven programs Funders, businesses and donors can easily identify existing effective and cost beneficial programs to TARGET resources to these programs ACKNOWLEDGE the effective work currently being done in Sonoma County to address disparities in health, education and income security PROMOTE replication of successful and cost-beneficial upstream programs IDENTIFY and understand the gaps in upstream investments throughout the community (including geographic gaps) UNDERSTAND what upstream programs work best for which clients (one size does not fit all)
The Portfolio can be utilized for multiple purposes and has a broad range of benefits for funders and organizations.
STRENGTHEN public/private collaborations and partnerships related to upstream practice and programs EXPLAIN to the community why specific programs are prioritized for funding DEMONSTRATE to taxpayers that the County makes wise, responsible and forward-thinking fiscal decisions. EXPAND County and public recognition of the value of investing in prevention-focused and evidence-based programs INCREASE community commitment to upstream programs through volunteerism
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A FUNDER’S GUIDE TO UPSTREAM INVESTMENTS POLICY
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