www.wintercenterhousing.org - Stategic Plan 2005-2009

The Winter Center for Restorative Justice Strategic Plan

2005-2009

Vision:

Rebuilding Neighborhoods; Restoring Community; Offering Dignity

Efficacy Goals:

The Winter Center will identify and develop solution-based programs and services to mitigate social dysfunction and to significantly reduce factors contributing to crime.

Objectives

Actions

Responsible

By When

Desired Outcomes

1. Assess Community Needs through the lens of urban and rural dysfunction and crime.

1. Research available criminal trends by county type and population size.

2. Research available community based services, and resources and their effectiveness in the reduction of crime and recidivism.

3. Ascertain the impact of “life barriers” as contributing factors of social misconduct.

4. Develop proactive programs to tangible reduce both life barriers and criminal activity, in areas where programs are not currently active/effective.

Board, Programs Services and Finance teams: findings and recommendations to Board Fall 2006

Communications and Community Development Team to launch expanded programming.

Spring 2005

Fall 2005

Spring 2006

Fall 2006 and Ongoing.

Evaluate

Annually

§ Community members and shareholders view the organizational as a solution to criminals; not ‘soft on crime’.

§ Target need where program don’t currently exist.

§ Fact-based program offerings

Continued…Efficacy Goals:

The Winter Center will identify and develop solution based programs and services to mitigate social dysfunction and to significantly reduce factors contributing to crime.

2. Prioritize the core components of social obstacles and the community climate which fosters social disjunction.

1. Ascertain number of participants in governmental food programs by county

2. Determine adult education participants by county

3. Assess rate of unemployment and job vacancy rates in rural and urban

4. Survey social service community for perception of unmet need—documented and antidotal

5. Examine availability of income based affordable housing

6. Develop a (community health) assessment to determine the cohesiveness and supportiveness of community—priority placed on social needs- volunteerism – outreach active protection of the weak frail and disenfranchised. Availability of services which create and develop social bonds.

Board of Directors, Program Committee and consultants

Jan.-Aug. 2005

Fall 2005

Spring 2006

Fall 2006

2007 & Annually

Ongoing

§ Determine the scope of food insecurity

§ Determine literacy and employment certification needs

§ Determine affordable housing and assistance un-met need

§ Measure rural programming availability.

§ Develop Programs to connect client and service programs and community resources.

§ Determine overall need for program development.

3. Significantly reduce factors contributing to criminal activity by providing opportunities to respond to targeted community needs through outreach, public awareness and programming.

1. Identify partnership/outreach opportunity/ies that are mutually beneficial to those involved and those with needs.

2. Design, develop, launch and support programs which target education, employment, barrier reduction, food insecurity, social reintegration and housing concerns.

3. Promote the opportunities and the outcomes.

Programs and Programs sub-committee OUTREACH COMMITTEE

2006 and ongoing

§ The organization enhances its value and visibility; provides service that is mutually beneficial and enters into partnerships that connect people, community and other organizations.

Leadership Goal: The Winter Center will model accountability and cultivate effective leadership.
*Objectives*	*Actions*	Responsible	By When	Desired Outcomes
1. Develop and fund an organizational structure that includes adequate paid administrative staff.	1. Identify the desired organizational structure for Winter Center. 2. Delineate responsibilities of paid staff and leadership rotations/opportunities for volunteers.	Board and Advisory Committees	RJ position 2004 Contractual RD and participant pos. 2005 YouthWorks 2006 Out Reach Coordinator 2007	§ The infrastructure is in place to support programs, administrative functions and fund development and rapid growth.
2. Cultivate leadership and empowerment throughout the organization with active committees and shared leadership responsibilities on the Board and for the definition of the executive director’s role.	1. Provide staff support to committees while maximizing gifts of volunteers from among the community. 2. Identify committee involvement as both a requisite and benefit of board membership. 3. Engage new “faces” in active roles to cultivate new leaders. 4. Appoint ad hoc or new committees as needed to broaden the base of involvement and to complete projects/tasks.	Board and Finance committee Input from stakeholders	2005 and ongoing 2006 Acting Director Permanent Exe Director Position for 2008	§ Membership is engaged in the organization. § New leaders are identified and cultivated. § Acting Executive Director in place by 2006 § Qualified, Permanent executive director in place by spring 2008
3. Incorporate the theme of leadership into program offering where applicable.	1. Offer programs that have a leadership theme as part of enrichment for participants and community.	Program Committee	2005 and ongoing	§ Participants realize their leadership potential. § New leaders are identified and fostered.

Awareness-building Goal:

The Winter Center will be recognized as a valued and vital organization that contributes to the enrichment of its participants and strengthens communities.

Objectives

Actions

Responsible

By When

Desired Outcomes

1. Reposition the organization and its expansiveness with a new logo and expanded programming focus.

1. Determine the process and the criteria for program expansion.

2. Expand community programming.

3. Develop the new logo.

4. Publicize with redesign and redistribution of programming materials.

TIMELINE BY EXE TEAM

BOARD

Fall 2006 thru Spring 2007

§ The organization is recognized as new and expanded. We will be known for our efforts to encourage and support local, grass-roots orgs.

2. Introduce the new logo and program expansion in conjunction with the extension of service areas

1. Develop plans for the service expansion

2. Roll out new logo and programming areas.

3. Determine county or regional areas in need of services.

4. Discuss need(s) and changes with all partners.

5. Reflect continuity with past but emphasize enhanced expansiveness of the organization.

Communication Team and Exe. Board

Program Chairs

Fall 2006

Spring 2007

§ Continuity with the past is affirmed as the new and revitalized organization is announced—retaining people who have been involved in the past and attracting new partners.

3. Maintain active public relations and awareness-building.

1. Produce the newsletter.

2. Submit articles to area newspapers.

3. Secure speaking engagements at social service agencies and community organizations.

4. Secure spots on area electronic broadcasts.

5. Redesign and maximize use of website.

Communication

Team and Board Members

Ongoing thru 2009

§ volunteers continue to join the organization and our base of partners and sponsors increases because of the tangible ‘value’ they witness.

Fund Development Goal: The Winter Center will be in a position of financial sustainability to ensure state wide expansion.
*Objectives*	*Actions*	Responsible	By When	Desired Outcomes
1. Secure financial stability and grant-match through our “products and services”.	§ Study revenue structures of partner and other organizations. § Develop and adopt plan for Winter Center ‘branding’ our products and services. § Re-examine the fee structure, sponsorship scholarship and pass-thru opportunities. § Conduct a ‘partner start-up’ campaign in conjunction with rollout of a new logo and focus expansion announcement. § Assist in program startup and drive community independence (3 year plan)	Finance Committee /Board	Let’s Help inc by Fall 2004 Spring 2005 T.C.H. 2005 Spring 2006 Spring 2007	§ Product and services income will cover 95% of administrative costs. Aprox 4-6% of budget. § R.J fees § SRS fees § Property management and H.U.D. services § potential of property ownership thru GP
2. Develop grant proposals tied directly to programs or projects.	§ Brainstorm about programmatic development and project opportunities. § Research grant opportunities tied to programs and/or projects. § Write grants to match program/project plans. § Publicize when grants awarded.	Grant Committee /Board	OKEP in 2005 DOC in 2006 SRS, Food Security and Housing funds in 2007	§ Grants to contribute 35% percent of organization’s revenue budget by 2008.
3. Host an event or events for visibility and fund development purposes.	§ Determine nature of event(s) that serve to enhance awareness and raise funds. § Appoint planning committees for event(s). § Evaluate event(s) in terms of meeting objectives.	AD HOC COMMITTEE EVENTS	Mixer for 2007 & 2008 ‘Signature Event’ by 2008	§ Event(s) contribute(s) 10% (goal for 2008) of organization’s revenue budget.
4. Establish an endowment/reserve fund.	§ Allocate portion of revenue or amounts from an encumbered categories of donors (e.g., businesses, etc.) to endowment/reserves. § Target bequest and memorial opportunities	Finance AD HOC	Start fall of 2008 Fall of 2008	§ The organization should operate with 6 months of operating reserves.