Introduction
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a leader in research leading to better treatments and cures for type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
JDRF is a volunteer-driven, staff lead organization with chapters throughout the U.S. and affiliates in eight countries. In FY2009, almost one-third of the research programs and projects JDRF supports were outside the U.S. (approximately $29 million)
This strategic plan is being developed to explore the potential of raising additional funds for research in countries outside the U.S., and to make recommendations about the best methods to do so. It will also address the fundamental problem of how to attract funding support in countries that do not currently have an affiliate structure or JDRF-funded research. The benefits to expanding JDRF’s reach and brand globally include both greater influence and involvement in diabetes research around the world, as well as incremental opportunities for support from families, foundations, corporations and governments. An international expansion plan underscores the global vision of JDRF, and provides a foundation to explore innovative research programs around the world.
The key elements of an affiliate expansion plan will be 1) establishing a methodology to identify attractive countries in which to operate; 2) developing and implementing practical individual and corporate fundraising strategies; and 3) creating strategies to engage governments. The plan will also take into consideration the cost and benefits of implementing suggested approaches.
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Forays into new markets should be based on a minimum of a two years commitment before measurable results can be assessed. This period, will allow for volunteer recruitment as well as board development to support, sustain and grow the JDRF presence, as well as support for staff leadership. The Conditional Affiliate Agreement will be used to legitimize the operations in affiliate country. If after the initial two year period, consistent and sustainable growth is not achieved, JDRF will exercise its rights to end the relationship as an exit strategy.
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In the event a successful affiliate is developed in the Netherlands, JDRF should consider the development of a “trans-regional bureau” which can penetrate into Paris and Spain. Spain will also offer an opportunity for JDRF to link into Latin America.
In early March 2014, John Brady and Mary Lyn Schuh met with Lisa to discuss the importance of funding to several JDRF programs. The discussion focused on importance of glucose control in pregnancy, AP and encapsulation, and diabetes prevention. Lisa seemed the most interested in JDRF’s diabetes prevention efforts. In 1999, following the death of Lisa’s uncle, the...
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