LinkAGES Connects
STRATEGIC PLANNING | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | CAPACITY BUILDING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | COALITION FORMATION | COLLABORATIVE FACILITATION
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LinkAGES is one of Aging Dynamics’ most comprehensive and impactful projects to date. in 2018, a funder contracted with Aging Dynamics to facilitate a community-wide collaborative strategic planning process in Denver, Colorado. The outcome was a vision and detailed plan for addressing social isolation, loneliness and ageism through creating opportunities for meaningful intergenerational connections.
To achieve this vision, three core tenets were established:
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Commitment to collaboration
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Evaluating impact
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Building the capacity of organizations
After completing the strategic plan, Aging Dynamics was contracted to develop, facilitate, and manage the multi-sector collaborative, design and run a grants program, and provide ongoing technical assistance and skills building. Aging Dynamics’ responsibilities included:
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Awarding grants to intergenerational programs
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Facilitating regular meetings
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Building relationships and supporting collaborations
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Technical assistance and capacity building
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Data collection and application of evaluation learnings
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Preparing and presenting at local, state, and national conferences
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Fundraising through foundation grants and donors
Aging Dynamics planned, built, and operated LinkAGES from 2018-2024 when we made the strategic decision to bring the two together. See the Intergenerational Connections Hub for more information.