Restricting Factors:

• Some leadership group members do not have a direct connection to the current issue
• Lack of diversity from affected communities involved on Leadership Group
• Covid made it difficult to meet in person and stay engaged
• Workgroups have not been as active and workgroup member participation has been low
• Lack of clarity on leadership within workgroups and their intended expectations/outcomes
• Some members contribute time and money, but not equally

Contributing Factors:

• Passionate Leadership Group members that are motivated to participate
• Hardworking MMF staff that look to actively promote participation from members
• Lots of effort to convene the community to get buy-in
• Leadership Group members became more engaged when they heard directly from those affected

• MMF Director and staff
• Nonprofit Montgomery staff
• Leadership Group Members
• Leadership Group Co-Chairs
• Work Group Chairs

• Clear expectations for Leadership Group members and for their participation in workgroups
• Clear expectations of MMF staff
• Personal contact between MMF staff  and Leadership Group members
• Consistency in messaging from MMF staff
• Consistent opportunities to participate on-line or in person

• Discussion and documentation between Non-Profit Montgomery and MMF regarding the role and function of the backbone organization
• Set clear expectations for both MMF staff and leadership group members
• Establish better orientation and guidelines - how to be a collective impact ambassador as a leadership group member
• Data and communication investment and support of the backbone
• Be more clear on annual expectations of Leadership Group members and have a one on one annual meeting (by phone) with each to check in on their involvement
• Smaller group check-ins annually and/or ongoing training on different topics. Perhaps a retreat.