Common Agenda - Participants have a shared vision for change and agreed-upon actions to solve the problem.

Shared Measurement - All participants collect data and measure results. Mutually

Reinforced Activities - Participant activities and projects are differentiated, but can still be coordinated to produce the desired outcomes.

Continuous Communication - Open and ongoing communication among participants to build trusting relationships.

Backbone Agency - Dedicated to providing strategic direction, support of aligned activities and logistical support.

The Collective Impact Model is an intentional way of working together, leveraging relationships and sharing information with other veteran serving organizations so that a comprehensive range of services is available to veterans and their families.