The THRIVE program needs to have a clear focus on its mission, vision, and values. To do this, one must get a deep understanding of the breadth of partnerships, partner capabilities, services, and community expectations.

Definition: A community partner is an individual, organization, or group that works with others to achieve a shared goal that benefits the community. Community partnerships can be formal or informal, and can involve a variety of entities and individuals, such as 

• Community-based nonprofit organizations.
• Associations (neighborhood, sororities, fraternities)
• Faith-based 
• Health care providers.
• University research centers or colleges of education.
• Mission-driven foundations.
• Governmental agencies.
• Local business.

With the rise of performance management, work in the public sector has changed. An output focus has become more common. Other changes include decentralization and managing organizations more horizontally. Setting performance goals and working in teams exemplify these developments. Analyses on survey data show that both goal clarity and self-management positively affect team performance. (link)

• Develop an inventory of the THRIVE collaborative (COMPLETED)
• Develop an inventory of all current programs/resources provided by collaborative members and other service providers (COMPLETED)
• Make a chart/visual based on the inventory (COMPLETED)
  • Develop and execute a communication plan (Due Date: September 30, 2025)
• Decide where this inventory should be kept and how to keep it current (Due Date: September 30, 2025)