Corporate Advisory Board

Background and Purpose

Today, more than ever, we all need to cultivate new partners, identify mutual issues, find productive ways to work together, and develop long-term relationships. C4A recognizes that area agencies on aging will be better positioned to meet future challenges by collaborating with new and diverse communities.

The purpose of the Corporate Advisory Board is to develop a partnership among the business community, aging leaders, and home and community-based service providers. This partnership allows C4A to draw upon the expertise and knowledge of corporate leaders in meeting the challenge of developing and sustaining critical services to older persons. In contrast, corporations find the relationship beneficial and valuable as they position themselves in the marketplace in response to a growing older population.

Rules of Engagement

Purpose

To develop an ongoing partnership that promotes dialogue and collaboration between the corporate community and C4A for the purpose of achieving mutual goals that improve the lives of aging adults.

Mutual Goals

Create a mutual working relationship and develop shared initiatives
Plan for and respond to important aging issues
Influence planning and public policy regarding aging services
Expand opportunities for Corporate Advisory Board through shared input and collaboration
Mobilize funds and other resources for special activities and shared projects

C4A Expectations

Enhance and expand programs offered by Area Agencies on Aging
Strengthen leadership position of Area Agencies on Aging and C4A in meeting the challenges of a growing population of aging adults
Benefit from the experience, expertise, advice, and leadership of the corporate community
Plan and expand opportunities to address issues related to the expansive growth of older adults due to the aging boomers
Increase the resources required to meet the Association’s goals and objectives

Corporate Member Expectations

Benefit from the experience, expertise, advice, and leadership of C4A

Expand opportunities for dialogue and partnership within the aging network and other key stakeholders

Develop and expand opportunities for joint education/public relations with aging adults and the public at large

Contribute to the dialogue of public policy issues impacting aging adults

Expectations of Partnership

Support the principles and goals of C4A and corporate members
Provide an ongoing process to clearly define goals and evaluate outcomes
Empower the capacity of C4A and corporate members in addressing common goals

List of Corporate Advisory Board Members

2013 Schedule of Meetings

January 23, 2013
March 27, 2013
May 22, 2013
July 24, 2013