Nurturing an Ecosystem for Youth Development: How Dear Our Community Leverages Partnerships to Maximize Impact with the MCA Toolkit

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The Mission

After two years of dedicated work to fostering a robust ecosystem for youth development in sustainability in Vietnam, Dear Our Community (DOC) found itself at a crossroads– engaged in diverse activities but needing to evaluate its progress and chart a clear path forward.

The Challenge

Like many impact-driven startups, DOC faced the challenge of assessing its organizational capacity while balancing its mission and limited resources. The team needed a structured approach to evaluate their strengths, identify areas for improvement, and ensure alignment with their long-term goals. 

Recognizing the importance of strategic reflection, DOC turned to Impact Link’s Mission Capacity Assessment (MCA) toolkit to gain deeper insights into its operational effectiveness and efficiency.

The Result

The MCA experience was an eye-opener for DOC, offering a structured, data-driven approach to self-assessment. By using the toolkit, DOC was able to:

  1. Pinpoint strengths—revealing that their ecosystem & partnership development capabilities were a standout feature of their work.
  2. Identify improvements—ensuring that they invest wisely in strengthening their foundation for long-term growth.
  3. Align operations with mission—validating that their core values and vision remained intact despite the inevitable challenges of a young startup.

The assessment report provided DOC with valuable insights that will guide their strategic decision-making moving forward. With a clearer understanding of their operational strengths and gaps, DOC can now make more focused, informed decisions to enhance their capacity and long-term impact.

For impact-driven organizations seeking to refine their strategies, the MCA toolkit is a valuable, accessible, and highly recommended resource. 

Take the next step—invest in your mission’s long-term success with the MCA today!

For more information, contact us at advisory@impactlink.asia