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Strategic Plan

Wyoming Rural Development Council Strategic Plan
2009-2013

MISSION:
“To enhance partnerships that strengthen the vitality of rural Wyoming.”

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

 

ISSUE:  FUNDING

GOAL:  1:  Increased funding to support council operations and projects.

            Objectives:

  1. Diversify sources of funding for the Wyoming Rural Development Council (1/3 federal, 1/3 state, 1/3 private sources)
             Action:
    1. Develop funding strategy for 2007 and beyond
      Who:
      When:  June 2006
    2. Strengthen Wyoming Community Network and define roles and
      Responsibilities of WCN vs. WRDC
      Who:  (Dave Darragon, Steve Cox, Mary Randolph, Tim Pexton, and WCN board)
      When: June, 2006
  2. Grant writing and support
             Action:
    1. Continue to support RC&D grant writing school
      Who:  Executive Director and staff
      When: Annually, November
    2. Consider pursuing indirect contribution for grants
      Who:  Joe Coyne and Mary Randolph
      When:  July 2006
    3. When writing and administering grants, include 10% for WRDC
      Who:  Mary Randolph
      When:  on-going
    4. Pursue WRDC hosting Grant writing training (currently facilitated by RC&D)
      Who:  George Cleek and Mary Randolph
      When:  August 2006
  3. Increase involvement of private business and corporations in the activities of the Wyoming Rural Development Council
             Action:
    1. Increase board membership of the private sector
      Who:  Board of Directors
      When:  on-going
    2. Invite private sector as sponsors of annual conference
      Who:  Executive Director
      When:  On-going
    3. Pursue funding from energy businesses
      Who:  Mary Randolph to contact Deb West
      When:  by June 2006

ISSUE:  ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

GOAL 2:  Improved capacity of the Wyoming Rural Development Council to effectively achieve its mission.

Objectives:

  1. Develop and create an action plan
             Action:
    1. Strengthen non-profit entity – Wyoming Community Network – hold board meeting and create action plan
      Who: (Mary, Dave Darragon, Steve Cox, Tim Pexton, WCN board members)
      When:  June 2006
  2. Provide staff support, office and equipment to current staff
             Action:
    1. Obtain a vehicle for WRDC/Main Street
      Who:  Executive director
      When:  2009

ISSUE:  PARTNERSHIP BUILDING

GOAL 3:  Partnerships that enhance the effectiveness of the Wyoming Rural Development Council.

Objectives:

  1. Utilize the 501(c)3 as a catalyst for new partnership
  2. Maintain a list of partners
  3. Look for opportunities to partner with existing and new partnerships.
             Action:
    1. Continue to maintain a list of partners who have worked and formed partnerships with the WRDC or have benefited from the assistance of the WRDC.
      Who:  Executive Director
      When:  On-going
  4. Continue to look for opportunities to partner with existing and new partners      
             Action:
    1. When issue/project proposals come forward, give high priority to those that include partnerships
      Who:  Board and Executive Director
      When:  on going
  5. Regularly recognize beneficial partnerships in an appropriate manner
             Action:
    1. Develop policy to recognize partners and possibly create WRDC
      Community Award
      Who:  Terry Wolf, Glen Whipple, Mary Randolph
      When:  By September 2006
    2. Recognize partners at Annual meeting
      Who:  Executive Director
      When:  Annually

ISSUE:  COUNCIL INTERACTION

GOAL 4:  Increased opportunities for the Wyoming Rural Development Council to share successes (and lessons learned) with partners and other State Rural Development Councils.

Objectives:

  1. Be recognized as the first and best resource for rural and community development
             Action:
    1. Increase scope and effort of programs to increase reach and recognition for WRDC – Consider “community development success stories” – possible partnership with WEDA.  Consider co-hosting meetings with RC&D, WEDA, WAM, and Wyoming Housing Network.  Consider public recognition of assessment communities (i.e. Tree City signs).
      Who:  Board and Executive Director
      When:  on-going
    2. Develop an information/education program to share success through media, partner newsletters, web site, etc.
      Who:  Board and Executive Director
      When:  August 2006
  2. Participate in National Rural Development Partnership activities.
             Action:
    1. Executive Director to continue involvement with Executive Board, formation of National Rural Development Coordinating Committee and Governing Panel, and Partners for Rural America.
      Who:  Executive Director
      When:  Continuing and until terms expire
    2. Expand involvement of board in national activities (participate in committee, attend national conferences).
      Who:  Board
      When:  Annually and as committees are formed
    3. Keep board educated and informed of national activities.
      Who:  Executive Director
      When:  at each Board meeting and on-going

 

ISSUE:  NEUTRAL FORUM FOR RUAL POLICY FORMATION AND DIALOGUE

GOAL 5:  Increased opportunities for the Wyoming Rural Development Council to serve as a neutral forum.

            Objectives:

  1. Maintain independence from federal, state and local influences.
            Action:
    1. Constantly focus on neutrality as part of mission statement
      Who:  Board
      When:  on-going
  2. Depend upon board members (especially federal partners) to recommend opportunities.
    1. Give high priority to projects/issue involvement that will stress neutrality
      Who:  Board
      When:  on-going
    2. Select high-profile public issue in rural settings and sponsor forums
      Who:  Board
      When:  Annually

ISSUE:  LEADERSHIP

GOAL 6:  Providing dynamic professional leadership.

Objectives

  1. Board leadership
            Action:
    1. Review board membership for balance, diversity, geographic representation and expertise.
      Who:  Board
      When:  Annually
    2. Update by-laws to reflect terms of members and officers
      Who:  Joe Herbst, Cindy Garretson-Weibel, Tim Pexton and staff
      When:  May 2006
    3. Develop a recognition policy for service to WRDC
      Who:  Executive Director
      When:  July 2006
  2. WRDC Staff leadership
             Action:
    1. Assure that Executive Director has annual performance rating
      Who:  Chairman (Tim Pexton)
      When:  January and June of each year
    2. Assure that staff has mid-year and annual performance rating
      Who:  Executive Director (Mary Randolph)
      When:  Mid – year December, annual June
    3. Provide professional development opportunities for Executive Director and staff
      Who:  Board and Executive Director
      When:  on-going
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