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NYFS Strategic flare (2007 -2012) 2. Broadly distribute and promote the research of other entities that relate directly to the needs of youth and families especially in the areas of emerging and /or entrenched issues that require community -wide awareness and response 3. Establish study and dialogue opportunities for understanding and addressing issues of cultural/racial diversity and creating safe and caring places for youth of color Goal 4: Improve Visibility and Reputation 1. Develop strong and effective fundraising message and materials 2. Develop a communications strategy that positions NYFS as an organization with broad mission and integrated identity 3. Expand methods and frequency of communication and outreach efforts in order to better reach primary customers in an age of electronic communication 4. Establish a baseline for all programs and then evaluate and communicate effectiveness and results to stakeholders 5. Increase NYFS name recognition though marketing /communication initiatives related to services, customers, and results Goal 5: Invest in Organization Capacity 1. Develop and implement fundraising strategies that ensure community programs are sustainable 2. Create mechanism for more engagement with friends /donors and supporters of NYFS mission and expand individual contributions 3. Develop a fiscal investment plan and put policies in place that build reserves for investment, maintains stability, and paves the way for a future endowment campaign 4. Create more collaboratively funded projects with private sector and /or other community groups 5. Expand use of technology for fund raising /donors Goal 6: Effective Strategic Plan Implementation I. The Executive Committee will develop a policy and plan for executive leadership transition and/or emergency by June 1, 2007 to include the following: a. Desired /needed long term role and skills of Executive Director based on the new strategic plan and goals b. Update job description for Executive Director and Financial Director c. Determine structure for how fundraising leadership will be provided (i.e. Executive Director, Associate Director etc.) d. Establish a budget for executive director search and /or other executive transition needs 2. Ensure effective implementation of the strategic plan through budgeting, planning, evaluation, organization structure, and board decision - making and regular review and updates on performance and progress on goals 3. Hire and monitor a new Executive Director who can ensure ongoing organization effectiveness and achievement of the plan Center for Policy, Planning, and Performance 4 - 1 5 -