Research and Development Committee

Fayette County Human Service Council, Inc.

2007 Strategic Plan

An extensive planning retreat on Thursday, January 18, 2007 led to the development of priority action steps we will take. Seven high priority goals were determined: membership, funding, training, Fun Fest, research, implementation of research findings, and partnerships.

I. The following immediate action steps are to be taken, in addition to the items in the Strategic Planning Chart below:

To assess and revise the organizational structure. This will be completed by the Board, following the By-Laws, with input from the membership by the end of the first quarter of 2007. It will require moving a Board or membership meeting, most likely in March 2007. Finalizing a single mission, having an Executive Committee and/or Finance Committee, and ensuring proper interaction of all committees on important issues (such as financial matters) are a part of this charge.

A financial/funding plan will be immediately assigned to the appropriate committee for the work to begin the second quarter of 2007 with a targeted end date of August 2007. The first task will be an internal inventory with trend analysis. This will likely require more internal staff time. There may also be an expense to hire outside counsel on some external analysis (such as objectively meeting with the aforementioned funders, or an external scan of how real the opportunities are, and it could mean interviewing members about increasing dues revenue or fees for the Fun Fest). All other committees must make time for this endeavor on their respective agendas. This will be labor and time intensive with or without external assistance.

The full Board will devise a marketing plan to be developed from September through November of 2007 with final Board approval by December 2007 for implementation in January 2008.

II. Fayette County Human Service Council – Strategic Planning Chart – January 2007 – January 2008:

What will be done?	What is the outcome?	When will it be done?	Who is responsible?	What resources are needed?
Assess the FCHSC’s organizational structure: by-laws, committees, etc.	New by-laws, one mission, strong committees for the work outlined.	First Quarter 2007	Board	Time and Meetings
Develop a financial plan.	Clear direction on budget and all financial matters.	August 2007	Board and to be done by a committee once established and defined. May require outside counsel.	Time from Board and Committees, $ for internal trend info gathering, and possible $ for external assistance.
Develop a marketing plan.	FCHSC’s work is known more widely.	December 2007	Board or an appropriate committee after structure is revised.	Perhaps external assistance – could consider Executive Service Corps (very low cost).
Training.	2 trainings based on research and surveys.	2007	Professional Development
Research – Explore CTC $	Possible opportunity for research and implementation $.	First Quarter 2007	Research & Development
Grantwriting resources and trainings - website.	Makes access to funding resources available.	First Quarter 2007	Staff, Chair, and Web Designer
Fun Fest.	Services to people and agencies, increase in outreach, and $.	June 17, 2007 and annually	Special Activities	$5k
Family Development Certification.	FCHSC is an integral part of major system.	July 2007	Professional Development
Research – work with Collaborative on Access to Services Study.	Access will be understood and improved.	2007	Research & Development
Partnerships	MOUs are signed.	2007	Board
Training – offer at least one Community Builders training.	More individuals trained for boards, and members of FCHSC.	2007	Professional Development	$10k
Research – agency effectiveness study.	Ability to improve.	Based on $	Research & Development
Implementation of Research Findings.	Ability to deliver and be action oriented.	2007 and ongoing	Research & Development	Requires $ in many cases - $5k.
Membership.	Participation now tracked and increasing.	2007	Membership
Update Blue Pages on Website.	Current info is available.	Each year when print version is updated.	Web Designer
Membership.	Retention – 90% Increase – 20% Track $ Skill recruitment Participation up.	2008 after marketing plan	Membership
Training – speaker’s bureau.	A network of skilled trainers.	Long Term	Professional Development Committee
Training – mirrors the research and surveys.	Evidence based training.	Long Term	Professional Development Committee
Partnerships.	A seat at the table.	Long Term	Board
Partnerships.	Diversify partnerships.	Long Term	Board
Partnerships.	Study on retention of staff – with universities.	Long Term	Board

Adopted March 15, 2007

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