ASTHMA A ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA NATIONAL

Dramatically reduce the impact of asthma and allergies.
Grow the AAFA community.
Strengthen the AAFA team.

1.1. Expand unrestricted revenue.
1.2. Develop/retain secure (multi-year) revenue and identify/secure new streams.
1.3. Improve budgeting and forecasting systems.
1.4. Fine-tune expenses for operational/financial efficiency.

2.1. Increase employee morale and engagement.
2.2. Foster culture of continuous improvement.
2.3. Invest in training and development.
2.4. Better utilize board of directors and Medical Scientific Council.

3.1. Triple number of registered members on asthma/allergy online community.
3.2. Strengthen relationships with regional AAFA chapters and local affiliated support groups.
3.3. Increase diverse representation in AAFA's community.
3.4. Leverage technology to increase community registration conversations.
3.5. Increase engagement with registered community members.

4.1. Increase access to quality care for the underserved.
4.2. Strengthen policy development and advocacy capacity at AAFA to ensure the strongest possible representation of our community before their government officials.
4.3. Amplify patients' voice in research.
4.4. Prevent (reduce fatalities) through targeted preventive measures.

Education - AAFA offers many educational programs and tools, such as:

Programs for all ages
Programs for caregivers and healthcare providers
Printed materials and tools
Online resources
Newsletters and magazines
Resources and tools in Spanish
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Validation

Look for a ribbon next to some of our health education programs. This means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has validated it as an effective educational tool.

National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification - AAFA is certified by the National Health Council's Standards of Excellence Certification. This is given to reliable patient groups that practice high standards of accountability and ethics.

HONcode Certification - AAFA is certified by the Health on the Net Foundation. Websites receive HONcode certification for information that is ethical and trustworthy.

Advocacy - At AAFA, we want to be the voice for people with asthma and allergies. We work with the government to create laws that improve and protect quality of life. We support policies that include:

Clinical diagnosis, treatment and management
Outdoor and indoor air quality
Healthy settings in homes, schools and communities

Research - AAFA is the only patient group that awards research grants for the study of asthma and allergies. Our grants support research for:

Understanding the diseases
Developing better treatments
Finding cures
Advanced training
Social research
Support

Managing allergies and asthma can be tough on your own. We offer support through:

Regional chapters
Local AAFA support groups
Online communities, such as Kids With Food Allergies
Funding

AAFA is a not-for-profit charity. We are able to offer our services thanks to:

Donations
Fundraising
Sponsors
Public education programs

We have accomplished many achievements in expanding research, advocacy and education to make more people aware of asthma and allergies in an effort to help those with it, their families, care givers and medical professionals. Our community has grown across all of our social platforms, and so has the engagement. We have raised awareness of healthcare disparities and are bringing a new focus on health equity into our next strategic plan.