The Delta Strategy Mission

To build the capacity of our community to solve our challenging and complex problems by engaging in the Delta Strategy community improvement process with people and organizations seeking change.

The Delta Strategy Vision

Delta Strategy serves as a catalyst for social change by fostering community learning and problem-solving. We help build a community in which all members and sectors are empowered to participate and effectively create a better future for all.

Delta Strategy enhances community effectiveness in addressing seemingly intractable issues through cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. Experienced and skilled Delta Strategy facilitators convene and facilitate Kent County groups in problem-solving processes that lead to broadly-supported, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

Our role in change processes is neutral and may involve planning, leadership, facilitation, participation, coaching, consulting and/or training.

Externally, our success is reflected in individuals, organizations and institutions from all sectors of the community who are empowered to address difficult issues because they are committed to and skilled in using inclusive community learning and problem-solving processes.

Internally, our success is demonstrated in effective measurement and documentation of our results—including standard-setting capabilities, tools and resources to support continuous community involvement and improvement.
 

Opportunities to Participate

Several hundred leaders from across the community attend The Delta Strategy's Community Work Session every year. Informal and formal leaders and community folks are invited to participate in dialogue and understanding of a particular issue facing those of us in the Greater Grand Rapids area. 
 

Demonstration Projects: from Pilot to Launch
 

Outreach Events

We are pleased to present at special events each year a chance for you to create a greater understanding of our focus issue.
 Volunteer opportunities at festivals and community events
 Fund raising activities
 Community awareness events

Advisory Team

Since Delta's beginnings in 1998, we have had an Advisory Team to provide guidance and community input to our overall strategies. This group welcomes additional participants who bring perspectives not currently represented on the team.

Delta Facilitators Team

Each of our Dialogue/Action Groups and other community problem-solving initiatives use Delta Strategy Facilitators. They help groups develop their goals, identify and use data, build group membership and leadership, use problem-solving tools, and create trust and teamwork. Most of these facilitators have either presented or been participants in The Delta Strategy Facilitation Training workshops.

Facilitator Training