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About us
An affiliate of the Alzheimer's Assocation, the East Central Iowa Chapter, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, was founded in 1986 by a group of area caregivers. The Chapter was officially incorporated in 1989. In 1995 a Regional Office was opened in Waterloo, IA, helping to reach more families throughout the 19-county Chapter territory.
Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Learn more about our chapter.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
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Financial information
The Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses 80% of funds raised for programs, services and research efforts. The Alzheimer's Association meets the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's standard for charity accounting.
Annual report
Strategic plan
Our Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Goal 1. Advancing Research
Together we will accelerate the progress in Alzheimer research.
Objective 1: Increase federal funding from diverse sources, through advocacy and other efforts, to a minimum of $1.4 billion annually.
Objective 2: Increase the Association’s research funding for basic science, prevention and care, with special attention to diverse ethnic populations.
Objective 3: Be the convener and catalyst for collaborations with investigators in industry, academia, and other organizations to promote basic and applied Alzheimer research.
Goal 2: Providing and Enhancing Care and Support
Together we will provide and promote quality Alzheimer care, support and services and empower consumers in diverse communities to access them.
Objective 1: Increase the number and diversity of people the Association serves.
Objective 2: Continuously improve the quality and consistency of our services and innovate in response to consumer need.
Objective 3: Advocate for integrated systems of healthcare and support that are effective for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families (e.g., disease management strategies, practice guidelines, community/home-based care, hospice care, chronic care management)
Objective 4: Develop and deliver evidence-based best practices on dementia care to consumers and providers.
Objective 5: Increase and diversify the Association’s funding for care, support and services.
Objective 6: Investigate national strategies to certify services and individuals.
Goal 3: Mobilizing Public Support
Together we will alert the public to the growing millions affected by Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of brain health, and mobilize them to join our movement.
Objective 1: Increase recognition of the Association’s brand and public awareness of our messages
Objective 2: Extend and amplify our voice through collaborations, partnerships, appropriate technologies, and consistent messaging.
Objective 3: Expand our reach to engage underserved populations and those not yet directly affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Objective 4: Increase and broaden our advocacy for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with business, care providers, consumers, media, pharmaceutical companies, policymakers, and regulators.
Goal 4: Building Unity and Capacity
Together we will build organizational unity and capacity to achieve our mission.
Objective 1: Be unified in our mission and message.
Objective 2: Increase revenue from both philanthropic and non-philanthropic (e.g., grants, fee for service, business opportunities) sources.
Objective 3: Generate the majority of philanthropic revenue across the Association through joint and collaborative fundraising while preserving Chapter autonomy
Objective 4: Build and strengthen National and Chapter fiscal health through improving infrastructure and operational efficiencies, staff and volunteer competencies, and management and governance capabilities.
Objective 5: Ensure that the Association is culturally competent and that volunteers and staff reflect the diverse communities that the Association serves.
Volunteer Leadership Committees - Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter
2008 Board of Directors
Officers
Debbie Jones, President
Joel Schmidt, Vice President/Treasurer
Gary Wicklund, Vice President
Patrick Allen, Secretary
Directors
Nader Amr
Janice Charles
Debbie Craig
David Good
Kathleen Collison Good
Joe Hartman
Eric Johnson
Mona Knoll
David C. Kutcher
Bev McCadam
Tiffany O'Donnell
Anne Salamon
Rick Skogman
Robert Vancura
2007 Regional Advisory Committee
Bev McCadam, Chairperson
Ben Buckley
Dennis Evans
Scott Paczkowski
Carole Schultz
Mollie Stumma
Carrie Traetow
2007 Northern Region Advisory Committee
Mary Hart
Dave Hjortland
Haleisa Johnson
James Ott
Anvy Wicks
Mary Winters
Cathy Wittman
