STRATEGIC PLANNING

Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition & Chatham Community Blueprint

Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC) was awarded a contract with Chatham County Board of Commissioners in 2014 to develop a community-wide plan known as the Chatham Community Blueprint. The Blueprint was created through intense community engagement and prioritization that included citizen input at all levels. In December 2015, the Blueprint was presented to the Board of Commissioners.

https://www.coastalgaindicators.org/

The state of Georgia provides allocations in 159 Georgia counties through the Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GFCP), a non-profit corporation. GFCP is a statewide organization that “disentangles the mess of barriers, service gaps, and inefficiencies obscuring progress and positive community outcomes”. GFCP focus is collaboration to improve outcomes for local families and children in the areas of health, school readiness and success, self-sufficient and productive families, and thriving communities. Collaboration partners include local governments and non-profit entities.

The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC) is the designated Georgia Family Connection Collaborative for Chatham County. Any funds provided by GFCP will be for the benefit of CGIC in carrying out its responsibilities as a collaborative.

The collaborative is responsible for maintaining community level indicators and reporting back on an annual basis through status report on progress and challenges.
Blueprint as released in 2015:   https://www.coastalgaindicators.org/resourcelibrary/index/view?id=231771446859447929
Recent Status Update:   https://www.coastalgaindicators.org/resourcelibrary/index/view?id=285322101592129244

Blueprint Implementation Grants

Since 2018 Chatham County has solicited applications for investment in programs that address a data driven need; intended to support non-mandated programming and initiatives that directly align with the Chatham Community Blueprint and the priorities of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners.

FY24 Implementation Grant Solicitation:
Chatham County began accepting applications for FY24 Blueprint Implementation Grants
on Friday, January 27, 2023. Blueprint grants are intended to support non-mandated programming and initiatives that directly align with the Chatham Community Blueprint and the priorities of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners.

Chatham County funds will be invested in programs that address a data driven need of Chatham County residents. Program applications that align with the Blueprint and the Board’s priorities will be reviewed and competitively scored by a Review Committee composed of County staff and representatives from key Chatham County stakeholder organizations. Evaluation of each eligible proposal will include, among other criteria, the organization’s financial sustainability and the program’s demonstrated capability to deliver measurable outcomes. The Review Committee will make recommendations to the County Manager for funding programs that are diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible to all Chatham County residents and communities and effectively meet the County’s strategic priorities.

The County Manager will present the funding recommendations to the Board as part of the County’s annual budget process; the final funding decisions will be made by the Board as part of its adoption of the County’s annual budget in June 2023. Awards will vary in amount and are subject to budget constraints. Award acceptance will require an execution of a one-year service contract between the applicant organization and the County – effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 – whereby the organization will agree to a defined set of deliverables in return for the County’s financial investment.

FY24 Blueprint applications were due by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Only complete applications, including the accompanying attachments and worksheets, submitted by the deadline, were considered for funding. Complete transparency of revenues, expenditures, and the proposed use of funds is required.

Chatham County Standards of Excellence

As a counterpart of the Board’s strategic planning work, the County Manager and Executive Te4am began developing the County’s internal Standards of Excellence for staff in consideration of the Chatham Community Blueprint, the Vision, Mission, and Priorities as well as input from the Executive Team, guided b y the assessment completed by Internal Audit.

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  Promote Public Health, Safety, and Well-Being Enhance safety and quality of life through improving infrastructure, maintaining relationships with community partners and maximizing resources.
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  Practice Exemplary Stewardship Being responsible and transparent with county funding, while maintaining embracing technology solutions to improve and streamline internal processes.
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  Deliver Quality Customer Service Develop trust by delivering expected levels of service and over clear, transparent communication.
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  Provide a Superior Work Environment Foster a work culture that recognizes and rewards employee performance, offering career advancement and competitive benefits.