Strategic Plan

Wyoming Rural Development Council Strategic Plan
2008-2010

MISSION:
“Creating Partnership that Strengthen the Viability of Rural Wyoming”

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
“To assure that whatever issue or project we accept, we continue to best serve our communities and customers.”

ISSUE: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

GOAL 1: Assure the WRDC has the capacity to actively achieve its mission.
Strategies:

A. Structure board memberships to reflect skills and abilities to achieve mission.
B. Review staff capacity annually
C. Continue to utilize project proposals

GOAL 2: Determine the purpose of the Wyoming Community Network
Strategies:

A. Establish WCN committee to develop recommendations for operations and direction.
B. Re-organize WCN and seek staff position.

ISSUE: PARTNERSHIP BUILDING

GOAL 1: Build new partnerships that enhance the effectiveness of the Wyoming Rural Development Council.
Strategies:

A. Utilize the 501(c)3 as a catalyst for new partnerships.
B. Maintain list of partners
C. Look for opportunities to partners with existing and new partners.

GOAL 2: Maintain and strengthen current partnerships.
Strategies:

A. Reorganize beneficial partnerships
B. Incorporate strong partners into board
C. Provide partners marketing opportunities at meetings
D. Be a strong partner

ISSUE: COUNCIL VISIBILITY (Viable Neutral Forum)

GOAL 1: Increase opportunities to share WRDC successes with partners and state rural development councils
Strategies:

A. Be recognized as the first and best resource for rural and community development.
B. Develop and implement a Council Marketing Plan
C. Participate in National Rural Development Partnership activities

ISSUE: NEUTRAL FORUM FOR RURAL POLICY FORMATION AND DIALOGUE

GOAL 1: Continue to be a neutral forum.
Strategies:

A. Maintain independence from federal, state and local influences.
B. Be poised to participate in the planning processes that are ongoing in the state.
C. Utilize Board Members to recommend opportunities.

ISSUE: COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE

GOAL 1: Provide dynamic professional leadership for the council
Strategies:

A. Provide opportunities for board leadership
B. Encourage board attendance at NRDP conferences

GOAL 2: Provide professional training and evaluation for WRDC staff.
Strategies:

A. Board participate in annual evaluation for Executive Director
B. Support training and development opportunities for Executive Director

ISSUE: RESOURCE STABILITY

GOAL 1: Maintain an adequate budget and support of council operations.
Strategies:

A. Diversify sources of funding for WRDC
B. Grant writing and support