NACHC’s Advocacy Center of
Excellence (ACE) Program
What is the ACE Program?
• Incorporating advocacy as an element of operational excellence
• Establishes a standardized framework for building a solid
advocacy foundation
• Allows Health Centers to demonstrate commitment to
advocacy as an organizational priority
• Tiered to encourage participation and reward improvement
and increased engagement (bronze, silver, gold)
• NACHC partners with PCAs to support ACEs
How can my CHC achieve excellence?
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to advocacy through the
creation of advocacy infrastructure
• Consistent engagement in advocacy via:
• Response to calls to action
• Advocacy recruitment
• Advocacy training and education
• Social media presence
• Involvement with your state’s PCA
• Work with NACHC advocacy staff to track participation and
engagement
The checklist and other resources
• Only 8 easy items to complete to achieve bronze status!
• Silver and gold focus on outcomes, response rates, creativity
and innovation in advocacy
• Online form, templates, and sample materials available to make
applying easier
Bronze Level Achieved!
• Advocacy Coordinator
• Advocacy Work Plan/Resolution
• Standing Agenda Items
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50% Advocates
National Health Center Week Event
Host an Elected Official
Social Media
Advocacy
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Questions?
For more information, visit
www.saveourchcs.org/ace.cfm or contact
Elizabeth Kwasnik at [email protected].