Strategic Plans and Objectives

Financial Sustainability & Stewardship

Goals:

• Strengthen revenue diversification to reduce reliance on any single funding source, including the development of grant writing capacity.
• Implement ongoing financial forecasting and scenario planning to anticipate potential funding shifts.
• Regularly review program budgets to ensure alignment with funding realities, community needs, and organizational capacity.
• Maintain appropriate operating reserves to support organizational stability during periods of sector uncertainty.
• Align staffing models and facility utilization with sustainable financial projections.
• Review facility needs and lease sustainability on an annual basis.
• Maintain a commitment to hosting one annual fundraising event to support organizational sustainability and community engagement.

Succession Planning & Leadership Continuity

Goals:

• Develop and regularly review an Executive Director succession plan.
• Conduct ongoing review of management and administrative positions to ensure alignment with evolving organizational needs and financial sustainability.
• Identify and mentor emerging leaders within the organization to support leadership development and continuity.
• Strengthen board recruitment, orientation, and ongoing development practices.
• Document critical organizational knowledge and key operational processes.
• Establish cross-training practices to support service continuity and organizational resilience.

Workforce Sustainability & Organizational Culture

Goals:

• Strengthen cultural safety, humility, and inclusivity practices across all programs and services.
• Support staff wellness and psychological safety within the workplace.
• Provide regular professional development opportunities aligned with service standards and emerging community needs.
• Enhance internal communication practices to promote clarity, collaboration, and shared understanding across teams.
• Monitor employee engagement and satisfaction through structured feedback mechanisms.
• Provide at least three structured staff recognition opportunities annually (e.g., service milestones, peer recognition, or values-based awards).
• Include recognition of staff contributions as a standing agenda item at team meetings and annually at a Board meeting.

Community Partnerships & System Collaboration

Goals:

• Maintain active participation in community planning initiatives, including collaboration with the City of Campbell River and other nonprofit or community organizations whose missions and values align with those of CRFSS.
• Build reciprocal partnerships with Indigenous organizations, schools, health providers, and community agencies.
• Increase the visibility of CRFSS programs and organizational impact within the community.
• Formalize partnership agreements, where appropriate, to clarify shared goals, roles, and responsibilities.
• Invite a minimum of two to four (2-4) community partners, sector leaders, or community members annually to present at Board meetings.
• Seek collaborative funding opportunities that expand community impact and shared benefit.