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IMPACT Family Advisory Group

The IMPACT Family Advisory Group is envisioned to be a space rooted in connection, belonging, lived experience, and shared influence. Together, community members and Wilder leaders will help strengthen the bridge between families and Wilder — sharing wisdom, building relationships, and helping shape the organization’s work in ways that lead to impact we can see.


We are seeking community members with a wide range of lived experiences, perspectives, identities, and relationships to Wilder and the broader community. You do not need prior advisory or professional experience to participate. We value lived experience, care for community, curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to learn and grow alongside others.


This form is an opportunity for us to get to know you and understand what participation in the IMPACT Family Advisory Group could look like for you.


This form takes about 10–15 minutes to complete. Some questions invite you to reflect on your experiences, so feel free to go at whatever pace feels right for you.

CONNECTING WITH YOU
* Name
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* Preferred Pronouns
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* Email Address
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* Phone Number
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* Best time of the day to connect with you?
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* What is the best way to contact you?
* How did you hear about the IMPACT Family Advisory Group?

LIVED EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVES

We know people bring many experiences, identities, strengths, and perspectives into community spaces. The questions below help us build a group that reflects the richness and diversity of the families Wilder serves.
 

People may answer the next question in many different ways. You might share identities, cultures, languages, family experiences, communities you belong to, systems you’ve navigated, roles you hold, places you come from, or perspectives that have shaped your life. Share only what feels meaningful and comfortable to you.
* What communities, identities, or perspectives are important parts of who you are?
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For the next question, examples could include experiences related to parenting, caregiving, mental health, recovery, housing, education, childcare, immigration, navigating systems, community leadership, entrepreneurship, or other important parts of your life.
* What life experiences have shaped the way you think about families, community, or support systems?
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A team of community members who shaped this group's vision expressed a strong desire for the IMPACT Family Advisory Group to reflect the richness and diversity of the communities Wilder serves. The questions below help us thoughtfully shape a group with a broad range of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives.
* What languages do you speak, understand, or feel most comfortable communicating in?
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* What connections, if any, have you had with Wilder? Select all that apply.
* What age range are you in?
* Which racial, ethnic, or cultural identities do you identify with? Select all that apply or describe in your own words.
If "Another identity or community," please describe in your own words:
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* Which of the following experiences or perspectives feels important to share as part of your story or lived experience? Select all that feel important to share.

INTEREST IN the IMPACT Family Advisory Group
* What interests you about being part of the IMPACT Family Advisory Group?
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* What community issues, challenges, or opportunities do you care most about?
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* The IMPACT Family Advisory Group is intended to be a space rooted in belonging, shared learning, and collaboration across differences. What helps you feel welcomed, respected, and able to participate honestly in a group setting?
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* Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
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Time Commitment and Participation

The IMPACT Family Advisory Group members will help shape conversations and provide insight on organization-wide topics connected to families and community well-being.


Current plans for participation include:

  • Meetings five times a year, approximately every two months, with the first meeting taking place Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Gatherings lasting up to two and a half hours, with shared meals and relationship-building time
  • Opportunities for learning, reflection, and collaboration with Wilder leaders and community members


Members will receive compensation and participation support, such as childcare, transportation assistance, and accessibility accommodations.
* Are you available to attend the Impact Family Advisory Group kickoff meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.?
* What would help you participate fully and meaningfully in this group? Select all that apply.
* We recognize that joining a group like this is both meaningful and a commitment of time and energy. How are you feeling about participating in the IMPACT Family Advisory Group at this stage?

Closing

Thank you for taking the time to share with us.


We know forms never tell the full story of a person. This is simply one step in building a thoughtful and welcoming advisory group grounded in community voice, relationships, and shared purpose.
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