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What is Valley Vision?
What does Valley Vision do?
Who founded Valley Vision and why?
Does Valley Vision focus on finding consensus to difficult issues?
Are you mediators?
Why is regionalism important?
How do you define the region?
Are you a political organization? How can I be sure?
Who runs Valley Vision?
How are you funded?
Where are you located?
What is Valley Vision?
Valley Vision is a nonprofit association of people and organizations working to secure the social, environmental and economic health of the Sacramento Region. Founded in 1994, we are an objective, nonpartisan “action tank” committed to regional problem-solving as well as impartial research for sound decision-making. We act as a bridge, uniting neighbors and organizations that together can make a real difference in our communities.
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What does Valley Vision do?
Valley Vision partners with a broad cross-section of the region’s leadership from business, government, agriculture, the environmental community, organized labor, education, utilities and the nonprofit sector. We work together to develop coalitions, strategies and specific actions that improve the quality of life in our region. Over the last several years, Valley Vision has demonstrated its unique ability to bring a creative and lively approach to the process of solving complex problems. The result has been the creation of innovative outcomes and actions in the areas of transportation and land use, economic development partnerships, regional data reports, open-space and agricultural conservation and services for low-income residents. Partnering with the Sacramento Area Council of Government, Valley Vision’s signature project to date is the nationally recognized regional Blueprint Project for transportation and land use. Find out more about our priorities.
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Who founded Valley Vision and why?
Valley Vision was founded in 1994 by Jim McClatchy, Len McCandliss, and Gordon Schaber to create a blueprint for sustainable development and a high quality of life in the Capital Region.
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Does Valley Vision focus on finding consensus to difficult issues?
Are you mediators?
No. Valley Vision has developed a powerful alternative to consensus decision making – we call it “convergence.” Consensus and innovation seldom go hand in hand – and the issues facing our region need fresh thinking. Convergence, Valley Vision style, is a systemized approach to gathering the best in innovative thinking from all engaged parties and then synthesizing trends that emerge into a menu of proactive and unique solutions. This allows a group to begin with things they already agree on, to move quickly past old issues and methods, and to create a novel and effective framework for future actions. Our approach speeds up problem solving, respects the time of our busy volunteers and honors the best thinking to make change happen in our region.
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Why is regionalism important?
The long-term challenges facing our communities in the Sacramento Region are not confined to local political boundaries. Issues like air quality, open space, transportation, water supply, flood control, job creation and housing can’t be successfully addressed at the neighborhood level or even at a citywide or countywide level. To affect change, Valley Vision partners with a broad cross-section of the region’s leadership from business, government, agriculture, organized labor, environmental groups, education, utilities and the nonprofit sector. We work together across political boundaries to develop coalitions, strategies and specific actions that secure the social, environmental and economic health of the Sacramento Region. Our methods are creative and fun because solving problems doesn’t have to be drudgery. And our approach is long-term and inclusive – nothing else will ensure our region’s lasting prosperity.
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How do you define the region?
The six counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba make up the Sacramento Region. It is the same footprint used by other regional organizations, including the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).
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Are you a political organization? How can I be sure?
No. Valley Vision is strictly independent, objective, and nonpartisan. Our “neutral convener” role is our life-blood and central to achieving our mission. And there’s the law. We are organized under the Internal Revenue Service as a “501(C)3 nonprofit organization” for charitable purposes. Under federal law, we may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of our activities and we may not participate at all in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.
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Who runs Valley Vision?
Valley Vision is governed by a Board of Directors. Daily operations and individual projects are managed by Valley Vision’s staff. We also have an advisory group called the Valley Vision Leadership Council. The Leadership Council is a network of leaders from our region committed to regional planning and action who bring unique knowledge and skills to Valley Vision. The Leadership Council acts as a sounding board and review panel and suggests new initiatives and approaches to regional problem-solving.
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How are you funded?
We receive funding from three sources. As a nonprofit, our work is partially funded by grants from foundations, endowments, other nonprofits, businesses and governments. We also conduct “fee for service” work that advances our quality of life mission. Our clients include businesses serving public sector clients, governments and other nonprofits whose objectives align with ours. We are very selective of the projects we take on. Finally, Valley Vision receives annual investments from individuals, businesses, governments, and nonprofits which are equally committed to finding a new way to creating durable solutions to improve our quality of life. Find out how you can become a supporter of Valley Vision.
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Where are you located?
Visit us at our new office at 2320 Broadway in midtown Sacramento, near the corner of 24th and Broadway.
Valley Vision
2320 Broadway
Sacramento, CA. 95818
Phone: (916) 325-1630
Fax: (916) 325-1635
Email: mail@valleyvision.org
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