2015 Annual Report

Milestones

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It takes a team. A quick glance backwards is all you need to see the truth in that statement.

At MHS, this team includes everyone from staff members to board members. It includes member organizations and their leaders, employees, clients and volunteers.

Thanks to the work of all of these various talented and committed players, MHS saw abundant growth in 2015, in more ways and places than one.

This growth comes at a time of need. The mission of MHS remains as relevant and pertinent as ever amidst a turbulent, ever-changing world. The community of Anabaptist-affiliated health and human service providers connected through MHS offers important “healing and hope in the name of Christ,” as the organization’s vision statement boldly reads.

Together, MHS works to expand the capacity of each affiliated member through programs and services for refining and enhancing organizational effectiveness in congruence with Anabaptist Christian values.

As one of the members on this team working towards that end, you are invited to look back as MHS takes a second look at some of 2015’s remarkable milestones, in pictures.

With deep appreciation,

Rick Stiffney, President/CEO

MilestonesDeveloping Leaders

“Executive Circle has been a significant resource in my work and personal development as an executive. It has been a safe place to grow, learn and be challenged in my faith journey. I recommend the Circle without reservation ...” —J. David Yoder, Executive Director at Sunnyside Village, Sarasota, Fla.

MHS is always on the lookout for ways to contribute in nurturing excellent leadership, and many out-standing current leaders have passed through MHS’ program doors. In 2015, The Values-based Leadership Program continued to be a pillar of this effort. The program celebrated its 14th graduating cohort and the start of its 15th year of leadership formation work.

Similarly, Executive Circle offered a safe space for leaders to gather, discern and support one another in faithful leadership and succession planning. This year’s nine participants convened on multiple occasions, in-person and over the phone for discussion and intensive workshops.

While these mainstay programs have been up and running for a number of years already, developing leaders in 2015 took MHS to uncharted territory, as well.

First, MHS staff successfully unveiled the Valued Leadership website. This new platform was designed to offer individuals, teams and boards access to resources that might assist in integrating Anabaptist values into daily work and organizational life.

Second, MHS collaborated to host a major international summit including more than 90

Anabaptist leaders involved in health services. MHS President/CEO Rick Stiffney played an integral role in the discussion, including contributing to a document outlining the need of a formal network.

The meeting gave way to two exciting initiatives:

1. An executive affinity group is now promoting MHS member organization involvement in international learning and sharing.

2. MHS is participating in the development of the Global Anabaptist Health Network in affiliation with Mennonite World Conference.

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2015/16 graduating class

MilestonesThe number of member organizations in MHS remained strong in 2015, with no changes from 2014. This could be credited, at least in part, to the emphasis MHS placed on firmly supporting these entities, both new and old.

Support, after all, is imperative, as these member organizations employ over 15,000 people and interact with thousands more.

Four examples—among dozens—showcase the type of work MHS did in 2015 to support its members:

1. General support The annual Health Assembly braved blustery winter weather to welcome participants from across the country to Cincinnati, Ohio. The gathering included educational workshops and seminars on a variety of topics, times for open discussion, and opportunity to reconnect with peers and friends.

2. ConsultingMHS put significant time and energy in transitioning a new leader in its consulting realm. Over the summer, the Managing Director of the MHS consulting practice, Tim Ficker, visited dozens of members as he

began this role. Based on what he learned, he began to broaden and deepen the bench strength on the consultant team.

3. Fundraising For those seeking support specifically regarding fundraising efforts, MHS teamed with two other organization—Anabaptist Providers Group (a group of 17 Anabaptist retirement and social service providers from southeast Pennsylvania) and Everence—to create the Gift Development Leadership Program.

This seven-month program for CEOs and CDOs includes exploration of the many types of fundraising options, as well as practical instruction on creating a successful fundraising plan.

4. NetworkingFinally, MHS’ Professional Affinity Networks continued to play an important role in connecting senior leaders to one another and to valuable resources. With nearly a dozen different networks to choose from, including a handful of groups that were new in 2015, MHS encouraged member organizations to join or create the team they needed to best meet their goals.

Supporting Organizations2

“We worked with several organizations that were seeking to sort through questions of core mission and identity as the surrounding church context is in flux.” —Rick Stiffney, MHS President/CEO

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Members that Supported Mennonite Health Assembly in 2015:Greencroft Retirement Communities, Thurston Woods Village, Menno Haven, Landis Communities, Tel Hai, Oaklawn, Rockhill Retirement Community, Mennonite Home Communities, Philhaven and Mennonite Services Northwest

Members that Supported International Programs in 2015:Greencroft Retirement Communities, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Sistema de Salud Menonita, Landis Communities, Living Branches, Messiah Lifeways, Palm Village, Thurston Woods Village, BlueStem Communities, Frederick Living, Mennonite Services North-west, Penn Foundation, Pleasant View Inc.

Tote bags for the adults, at Mennonite Church USA Convention

Consolidated Financial Information (December 31, 2015, unaudited)

Mgmt

Cons

ultin

g

Mem

bers50%41%

9%

Revenue$2,041,609

Mgmt

Consu

lting

Mem

bers54%

39%

7%

Expenses$2,233,808

Statement of Activities

RevenueConsulting fees $1,030,193Member services fees and programs 831,417Management Contracts 179,999Total Revenue $2,041,609

ExpensesConsulting fees $1,196,123Member services fees and programs 868,067Management Contracts 169,618Total Expense $2,233,808

Operating loss (192,199)

Non-operating income (138,946)

Decrease in net assets ($331,145)

Statement of Financial Position

AssetsCash and Investments $628,553 Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses

171,614

Pledges receivable 27,300Equipment, net 13,390

Total Assets $840,857

Total Liabilities $353,211Net Assets

Unrestricted $113,219Temporarily Restricted 199,364 Permanently Restricted 175,063

Total Net Assets $487,646

Total Liabilities And Net Assets $840,857

(left) MHS members were given homework during members meeting. Here board member Rolando Santiago, Jim Rodriquez, chief financial officer at Kings View, and Carol Ebersole, Board Chair at Oaklawn, develop an opinion on MHS’ future international engagements.

Total annual operating

expenses of members

$1,178,802,769

(left) Youth wearing MHS bags at convention

(right) Board dinner at Fred-erick Living—Jim Longacre, Cynthia Raub, Valerie Rempel, Betty Holland

International Domestic

Opportunities arose throughout the year for MHS staff and affiliated personnel to connect with peers from across the world.

Treva Greaser made a journey to China, which she deemed “profound” and “remarkable.” Greaser, who is Executive Director of member organization Showalter Village, Hesston, Kan., interacted with senior care living administrators, directors and residents during her travels.

Greasers’ trip offered important insight as MHS continued to discern the extent of its international connections moving forward.

President Rick Stiffney participated in the Interfaith Lebanese Eldercare Conference, which was sponsored by MHS member organization Palm Village, Reedley, Calif. The first of its kind, the meeting was created as a way to cultivate possibilities for further collaboration among Lebanese leaders in service to older populations.

Closer to home, MHS reconsidered its reach as a

sponsor.

Laurie Nafziger, MHS Board Chair and CEO of Oaklawn, a community mental health center sponsored

by MHS, commented on this important

discussion.

Nafziger explained that after the Oaklawn, Goshen, Ind., board gave

“extraordinary time and discussion about the meaning of sponsorship, what emerged is that MHS sponsorship is not about heavy-handed oversight with “gotcha” reviews that we experience from some accrediting bodies.”

“Rather,” she continued, “the value of MHS comes with the articulation and structure of a values framework that is enduring over time and is core to what makes MHS organization’s unique.”

Meanwhile, Frederick Living and Eastern District Conference of Mennonite Church USA took action for Frederick, Frederick Pa., to become sponsored by MHS.

Sponsorship is a relationship between an organization and MHS that provides a formal connection with the faith community and grounding for a faith-centered mission and values. In 2015, we held conversations with each of the nationally sponsored organizations about the nature of this relationship.

Reaching Beyond

Ourselves

3MilestLeon and Treva Greaser pose with translator “Grace” Xiaoyan Zhou at the conclusion of the China Christian Council Conference.

Laurie Nafziger, MHS Board Chair and CEO of Oaklawn.

MilestonesMembers continue to work together4

Perhaps what makes 2015 truly special is its visible ripple effect. Many projects that began in the last eventful 365 days will continue to take root in upcoming months.

MHS shared efforts with Peace Church partners Fellowship of Brethren Homes and Friends Services for the Aging, to launch a new collective workers’ compensation plan. This, as well as other Peace Church programs led by Resource Partners, remained strong and anticipate continued implementation and cultivation in 2016.

Members also came together to offer insight through network-wide surveys. These surveys will be utilized to develop further growth and collaboration in months and weeks ahead.

“Many MHS member

organizations serve diverse

communities with increasingly

diverse employee groups—

as revealed in the end-of-

year diversity survey. This will

guide increased efforts for

multicultural representation

and fluency in 2016.”

Excitement for a new year

2016 has arrived and MHS, drawing on momentum from 2015, is optimistic that the team will only continue to grow.

The board is ready for continued leadership after successful transition, thanking former board members Lee Snyder and Jim Alvarez sincerely for their efforts, and warmly welcoming Maribel Ramirez Hinojosa, Don Tyson and Leon Hoover.

This highly-equipped team, alongside the MHS leadership and staff, dove head first into 2016 initiatives.

Now, with the ongoing support and teamwork of its outstanding member organizations, MHS moves forward confidently, knowing 2016 will be an impactful and enriching year for all.

MHS Board attends a learning lab at Peaceful Living, Harleysville, Pa.

Milestones

ArizonaGlencroft (Glendale, AZ)

CaliforniaCentral California

Mennonite Residential Services (Fresno, CA)

Kings View Corporation (Fresno, CA)

Lincoln Glen Manor for Senior Citizens (San Jose, CA)

Palm Village Retirement Community (Reedley, CA)

Sierra View Homes (Reedley, CA)Upland Manor, Inc. (Upland, CA)

ColoradoCasa del Sol (La Junta, CO)

FloridaCharis Counseling Services

(Sarasota, FL)Sunnyside Village (Sarasota, FL)

IowaParkview Home (Wayland, IA)Pleasantview Home (Kalona, IA)

IllinoisBrementowne Manor, Inc.

(Tinley Park, IL)Communities of Maple

Lawn (Eureka, IL)

IndianaADNet (Elkhart, IN)Center for Healing and

Hope (Goshen, IN)Friendship Haven (Kokomo, IN)Greencroft Communities

(Goshen, IN)Greencroft Goshen, A Greencroft

Community (Goshen, IN)

Greencroft Middlebury, A Greencroft Community (Middlebuy, IN)

MDC Goldenrod (Goshen, IN)Oaklawn (Goshen, IN)Southfield Village, A Greencroft

Community (South Bend, IN)Swiss Village, Inc. (Berne, IN)

KansasBethesda Home (Goessel, KS)Bluestem Communities

(Hesston, KS)Brewster Place (Topeka, KS)Kidron Bethel Village

(N. Newton, KS)Mennonite Friendship

Communities (S. Hutchinson, KS)

Parkside Homes Inc. (Hillsboro, KS)

Prairie View (Newton, KS)Schowalter Villa (Hesston, KS)

MarylandBrook Lane (Hagerstown, MD)Jubilee Association

(Kensington, MD)

MichiganThurston Woods Village

(Sturgis, MI)

MissouriBeth Haven Retirement

Community (Hannibal, MO)

OhioAdriel (West Liberty, OH)Fairlawn Retirement Community

(Archbold, OH)Harmony Village

(Columbiana, OH)Mennonite Home Communities

of Ohio (Bluffton, OH)Orrvilla Retirement Community

(Orrville, OH)Shalom Ministries

(Archbold, OH)SpringHaven Inc. (Mt.

Eaton, OH)Sunshine Communities

(Maumee, OH)Walnut Hills Retirement

Community (Walnut Creek, OH)

OklahomaFairview Fellowship Home

(Fairview, OK)

OregonHope Village (Canby, OR)Mennonite Services

Northwest (Albany, OR)Mennonite Village (Albany, OR)Oregon Mennonite Residential

Services (Albany, OR)

PennsylvaniaAdvanced Living Communities

(Lansdale, PA)Countryside Christian

Community (Annville, PA)Fairmount Homes (Ephrata, PA)Frederick Living (Frederick, PA)Friendship Community

(Lititz, PA)Garden Spot Village

(New Holland, PA)Indian Creek Foundation

(Souderton, PA)Landis Communities (Lititz, PA)

Lighthouse Vocational Services (New Holland, PA)

Living Branches (Lansdale, PA)Menno Haven Inc.

(Chambersburg, PA)Mennonite Home Communities

(Lancaster, PA)Messiah Lifeways

(Mechanicsburg, PA)No Longer Alone Ministries

(Lancaster, PA)Paxton Ministries

(Harrisburg, PA)Peaceful Living (Harleysville, PA)Philhaven (Mt. Gretna, PA)Rockhill Mennonite Community

(Sellersville, PA)Sunny Crest Home Inc.

(Morgantown, PA)Tel Hai Retirement Community

(Honey Brook, PA)United Zion Retirement

Community (Lititz, PA)Valley View Retirement

Community (Belleville, PA)Penn Foundation

(Sellersville, PA)

VirginiaMennowood Communities

(Newport News, VA)Pleasant View, Inc.

(Broadway, VA)Virginia Mennonite

Retirement Community (Harrisonburg, VA)

Puerto RicoSistema de Salud Menonita

(Cayey, PR)

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