The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
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Headquarters Location: Washington, DC
Founded: 1973
Mission: The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging's primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
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Leadership
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Leadership
Sandy Markwood.
Chief Executive Officer Sandy Markwood has more than 30 years experience in the development and delivery of aging, health, human services, housing and transportation programs in counties and cities across the nation. Prior to coming to n4a in January 2002, Sandy served as the Deputy Director of County Services at the National Association of Counties where she took a lead…
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Financial Data
Overhead Ratio:
6.24%
Total Revenue:
$7,641,721
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Contact Info
Address:
1730 Rhode Island Ave Nw Ste 1200
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Story:
The Aging in Place Workshops and “JumpStart the Conversation” Grants are a project of Partners for Livable Communities and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, with support from the MetLife Foundation. Over the next year, our team will be implementing a series of dynamic and engaging regional workshops designed to highlight the opportunity to improve livability for all ages spun around the catalyst of the growing age demographic. These thematic workshops will be enriched through small “JumpStart the Conversation” grants that will be awarded to partnerships tied to the workshop communities with innovative ideas and action plans on how to tackle the Aging in Place issue in their community. As a result of the workshops and grant opportunities, communities will have a renewed sense of urgency on approaching community livability for all as well as an energized group of organizations and individuals collaborating to face the challenges that accompany this time of change. Following the event, a professional journalist will prepare a small publication summarizing key points of each workshop that will be distributed to all participants.
Expert Reviews of The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Evidence of Impact Summary:
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging has been particularly effective in acting as an advocate for low-income elders seeking long-term care.See expert comments.
Organization Strengths Summary:
According to experts, this organization has benefited from its strong leadership and its strategic partnerships.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
The National Association of Area Agencies could improve by focusing more on its internal structure and by becoming more of a presence in local communities.See expert comments.
Expert Comments: Evidence of Impact
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Effective Partnerships |
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It has excellent partnerships for effective advocacy in Washington. | ||
National Leader |
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N4A is a major player in the realignment of long-term care toward home- and community-based services. | ||
Strong Programs |
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This is the entity that advocates for national services/programs, cooperation/coordination of government units, and aims to identify and promote best practices within the aging network. | ||
Helps Bring Local Concerns to the National Level |
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This organization captures the essence of community based planning through the over 550 area agencies on aging and native American organizations it represents from across the country and translates their interests into effective and important national advocacy on behalf of older persons. It has essential programmatic leadership in areas of great current or future importance to older persons. | ||
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I have monitored projects for this organization in the past. This organization understands most issues related to aging services delivery. Most of their work is at the ground level, however, their organizational voice impacts policies at the national level. | ||
Leading Advocate for Elders and Vulnerable Adults at National Level |
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They are a powerful advocate for older persons and the best service network in the nation. | ||
Local Expertise |
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They support the network of services that offer local support to individuals in need of long term supports. | ||
Expert Comments: Organization Strengths
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Skilled at Partnerships |
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It has great partnerships to advance the field. | ||
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It facilitates partner opportunities among other members of the national aging network. | ||
Good Emphasis on Collaboration |
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It promotes cooperative efforts among government units designed to impact an aging society. It has strong public advocacy for the aging network service providers and researches and develops new approaches to address an aging society. | ||
Effective Leadership |
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Sandy Markwood, CEO, is well-respected as a knowledgeable and visionary representative of the national aging network. Her work in the maturing of America Livable communities for all ages is respected and appreciated externally and throughout the area agency system. | ||
Highly Qualified Leadership and Staff |
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Their staff are really devoted to the mission and are effective. | ||
Expert Comments: Areas for Improvement
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They should assist with the replication of effective programs and strive to be a greater presence in local communities. | ||
Greater Internal Structure |
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I would like to see deeper management structure to allow representation and leadership for n4a in more national forums and issue discussions than currently is available to the organization. I would also like to see more corporate contributions at the national and regional levels impacted by n4a. | ||
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This has historically been a well-run organization but they are primarily focused on the well-being of area agencies on aging rather than on the broader society. | ||
Better Partnerships |
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They have done a good job informing its membership but needs to be more present with other portions of the aging network. | ||
Leadership
Sandy Markwood
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Sandy is responsible for n4a’s overall management. She sets strategic direction for the staff, oversees the implementation of all policy, grassroots advocacy, membership and program initiatives. She also leads n4a’s fund-raising efforts and engages corporate sponsors to support critical initiatives, including an aging awards/best practices program and the Leadership Institute for Area Agency on Aging staff. Externally, Sandy forms strategic partnerships with federal agencies and organizations in aging, human service and health care arenas to enhance the role and recognition of Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI programs.
Sandy holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Virginia.
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