Key Drivers Scorecard: Focused Business Strategy

This scorecard outlines key indicators to assess the strength of a collaborative’s focused business strategy. The scorecard can be used to assess performance across each of these indicators and identify areas in need of focus, and can serve as an evaluation tool for funders seeking to measure the health and potential sustainability of a collaborative.

 

Core Focused Business Strategy Indicators

Optimal State of Indicators

Strategy evaluation & alignment

Leadership has developed strategies and programs that have been evaluated and refined to ensure that they align with the end goal. All staff members diligently use the information to help prioritize resources and efforts.

Funder value proposition

Unique value propositions have been articulated for all funders across different sectors. Leadership and staff are disciplined in using this as a part of the funding strategy.

Partner value proposition

Unique value propositions have been articulated for all partners across different sectors. Leadership and staff are disciplined in using this as a part of the funding strategy.

Advocacy efforts

A robust advocacy strategy has been developed. The strategy has proven to be very effective as it has been implemented and is integral to efforts to accomplish the goals.

Data

Robust data are available and are strategically used to show progress and areas for improvement within the region.

Strategic communication

Key stakeholder groups have been clearly defined, and a communications and engagement strategy is in place for each group. This strategy has led to effective stakeholder engagement across different key stakeholder groups and is regularly adapted as needed.