The Matanuska-Susitna Borough 27 communities encompassing 24,682 square miles (size of WV) Fastest growing population in Alaska, and one of the fastest growing in the nation
Focus Areas Healthy Aging Healthy Minds Healthy Foundations for Families
MSHF & MSRMC at the Apex of Health Reform 4
Philanthropy Invested over $24M since 2006 2013 giving grew 23% compared to 2012 In addition to grants, provided financial support for strategic initiatives/coalition building Funded scholarships to build health care workforce of tomorrow Coordinated research around topics that effect the hospital Senior services Behavioral health
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Mat-Su Health Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 7
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Academic Scholarship Process Awarded to students pursuing a health and wellness related degree or a degree in non-profit management. Calculated based on the need of the student. Need Calculation Tuition + Books + Fees = Requested Amount Pell Grant + Other Scholarships + EFC = Available Resources Requested Amount - Available Resources = Unmet Need 9
Bucket of Risk- Return on Investment High Risk Low Risk Highest Risk Freshman undergraduate students Must have a financial need and health care goal Award is 50% of the unmet need up to $5,000 High Risk Undergraduate students Must have a financial need and health care goal Award is 50% of the unmet need up to $7,500 Medium Risk Graduate students Must have a financial need and health care goal Award is 50% of the unmet need up to $15000 Low Risk Students at any level Must have a financial need and health care goal and be working in healthcare in Mat-Su Award is 100% of the unmet need up to $20,000 Level of Risk Decreases
Merit Scholarship Mat-Su Scholars Award- $10,000 This Scholarship is scored based on career goal (Healthcare and Non Profit Management), an essay, and interview. Current high School Student Annie Demming Scholarship Behavioral Health Major Vivian Shaver Scholarship Graduate Level Applicants Ya Ne Dah Ah/K tl egh I Skikdu Scholarship Hospital Administration George V. Larson Scholarship Physicians Assistant Jessica Stevens Scholarship Nursing Darleen Reed Scholarship
Vocational Scholarship Program In a health or wellness related or nonprofit management vocational or certificate program Scholarship covers training, and licensure fees. Applications accepted year-round The maximum awarded is $5,000
2017 at a glance! Highest Risk High Risk 25 49 23 Vocational Scholarships $48,636 128 Academic Scholarships $721,400 Medium Risk 28 Low Risk 49 Includes 23 VS
2017 Scholarship Assessment - Methods Recipient Survey opinions about program and learn about education and career path in health-related field Multiple survey modes used 267 completed survey (64% response rate) Comparison to recipient data; results are representative Subgroup analysis and extrapolation Executive interview research 14 representatives of education institutions and Mat-Su providers/employers
Health Care/Non-Profit Management Professionals High School Students Students not finishing degree Students not returning to the Mat-Su Health Care Professionals Moving out of the Mat-Su and Leaving Jobs
Parents/Students/School Counselors before they graduate high school Health Care/Non-Profit Management Professionals Vocational Scholarships Sponsorship/Grants for Specialized Training Foraker- Certificate in Nonprofit, Catalyst for excellence program scholarship Triple Impact Leadership training Loan Repayment- SHARP Program Health Care Professionals Moving out of the Mat-Su and Leaving Jobs 529 Accounts High School Students Child Saving Accounts K-12 Programs: Career Counseling STEM- Health Career Scholarships: Academic Scholarships Vocational Scholarships Students not finishing degree How can we reach them? 1)Student mentoring program 2)Building Relationships??? Students not returning to the Mat-Su How can we reach them? 1)Offer incentives 2)Advertise Opening??
High School, undergraduate, graduate students Students not finishing degree Health Care/Non-Profit Management Professionals Students not returning to the Mat-Su Health Care Professionals Moving out of the Mat-Su and Leaving Jobs
Students Health Care/Non-Profit Management Professionals and Students Vocational Scholarships Sponsorship/Grants for Specialized Training Foraker- Certificate in Nonprofit, Catalyst for excellence program scholarship Triple Impact Leadership training Loan Repayment- SHARP Program MSHF Scholarships: Academic Scholarships Vocational Scholarships Students not finishing degree Students not returning to the Mat-Su Health Care Professionals Moving out of the Mat-Su and Leaving Jobs
Academic Scholarship Recipient ~433 recipients since 1996 Profile Most common schools: UAA (52%), Mat-Su College (21%), and many others 50% left Mat-Su to attend school Nurse (25%), Medical Asst/Lab Tech/Nursing Asst/Ultrasound Tech (14%), Behavioral Health professional (9%), Nurse Practitioner/PA (7%) and others Satisfaction level: 80% thought program very helpful 9.3 satisfaction level on 10 point scale 75% currently living in Mat-Su 61% are employed 138 have graduated and 43% are currently employed in health care in Mat-Su
Vocational Scholarship Recipient 60 recipients since 2014 Profile Most common schools: Alaska Career College (26%), UAA (17%), Charter College (14%), Mat-Su College (14%) 81% received training in Mat-Su Medical Asst/Lab Tech/Nursing Asst/Ultrasound Tech (32%), Behavioral Health professional (11%), Paramedic (5%) and others Satisfaction level: 92% thought program very helpful 9.6 satisfaction level on 10 point scale 97% currently living in Mat-Su 86% are employed 32 have graduated and are currently employed in health care in Mat-Su (75%)
Risk Buckets Goal to return to Mat-Su and work in a health career Living in Mat-Su working in healthcare Graduate student Undergraduat e student High School student LOW RISK MEDIUM RISK HIGH RISK HIGHEST RISK 75%* 62% 48% 19% * The data for this bucket is from vocational scholarship program
Health Care/Non-Profit Management Professionals Vocational Scholarships Students Academic Scholarships Students not finishing degree 8% Students not returning to the Mat-Su 12% 50% all scholarship students Health Care Professionals Moving out of the Mat-Su and Leaving Jobs
Health Care/Non-Profit Management Professionals Vocational Scholarships Students Academic Scholarships Students not finishing degree 8% Students not returning to the Mat-Su 75% 75% vocational scholarship students 43% academic scholarship students Health Care Professionals Moving out of the Mat-Su and Leaving Jobs
SHARP- Loan Repayment Program The SHARP program Supporting Health Access Repayment Program This is a seven year old program to recruit medical professionals to Alaska The SHARP program has helped 254 physicians, behavioral specialists, dentists and other professionals coming to or staying in Alaska to work
SHARP 1 Loan Repayment Program SHARP -1- BH Solicitation: MSHF Contribution $25,000, spread over 2017, 2018, and 2019. Healthcare Occupation Organization Geographical Area Counselor (LPC) AK Family Services Wasilla Counselor (LPC) Denali Family Services Wasilla Social Worker Providence Mat-Su Palmer Nurse Practitioner Providence Mat-Su Palmer Nurse Practitioner Providence Mat-Su Palmer Nurse Practitioner SCF- Valley Wasilla Social Worker SCF- Valley Wasilla Social Worker Sunshine Community Center Talkeetna
Ma-Su Health Foundation Leadership Development Initiative Partnering with The Foraker Group by offering scholarships to enable Mat-Su professionals in nonprofit leadership positions to attend either the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program or the Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program. Partnering with the Triple Impact Leadership Program by offering scholarships to mid-career professionals, supervisors, managers, project leads, program leaders, and board members of Mat-Su nonprofits.
Gallery Walk Ten selected statements from the recipient survey and executive interview research posted around the room Which statement resonates the most to you and your program?