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STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2014 – 2018 | YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | 1

TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY

FOR GOOD

YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2014 – 2018

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While our commitment to the community remains steadfast, our organization is continuously evolving and innovating. We make it a point to regularly re-examine our vision and reflect on our mission. Only then can we revitalize our actions to better serve our community.

After our 1994 strategic planning process, we re-focused on strengthening whole families and underserved neighborhoods to make healthy living a priority through membership. As a result, we tripled our impact, touching more lives and more communities.

In 2002, we redirected our decision-making to ensure that we effectively engage, connect, impact and invest in the people we serve. As a result, from 2002 to 2013, we greatly increased the number of residents we served and spawned new life-changing programs.

And now in 2014, after taking yet another close look at our strengths and the needs of our community, we’ve developed a strategic plan to guide the Y of Central Florida through 2020. A plan that will impact the lives of 600,000 residents. A plan that will truly change the game and transform Central Florida for the better.

It makes us proud to look back at all we’ve accomplished together. But it makes us even prouder to look forward. It’s time now to build on the foundation of our past achievements, and create a Y that will have an even more profound impact on our community as it grows.

JIM FERBERPresident and CEO

HELENA RYANChair, Long Range Strategic Planning Committee

Since 1884, the Y has committed itself to strengthening our community. Tens of thousands of volunteers and staff members have worked tirelessly to address social needs and change lives for the better. And over the years we have grown into the most impactful charitable organization in the region.

BUT OUR WORK IS FAR FROM OVER.



PRINCIPLESTHAT SUPPORTOUR PURPOSE

BE MISSION-FOCUSEDStay true to our Christian heritage which compels us to fulfill God’s command to “love our neighbors”

BE ACCESSIBLEAdvance all people, making the Y accessible and inclusive of all people in all communities

BE FAMILY-FOCUSEDFocus on the whole family, recognizing that families come in many shapes and sizes

BE ONE TEAMDevelop staff and volunteer leaders who work together to achieve big goals by focusing on each’s strengths

BE STRATEGICEnsure the Y remains sustainable through a socially-responsible, entrepreneurial business plan that can evolve to meet community needs for generations

BE COLLABORATIVEJoin forces with our members, communities, volunteers, partners and staff to achieve our dreams

BE LEADERSGrow staff and volunteer leaders who will be passionate stewards of the Y mission, resources and opportunities

BE GLOBALEngage, connect and inspire Ys all over the world

BE ENDURINGProvide a pathway for a lifetime of engagement and learning for staff, volunteers, members and neighbors

BE AN ADVOCATEFacilitate systematic change in the community to impact 20% of the population as a force for prevention-based services inside and outside our walls

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Fueled by our purpose and guided by our principles, the Y works to create real,

measurable impact through preventation-based service in these areas of focus.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTWe will be steadfast in nurturing the potential of every child and teen in our community.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWe will fuel a culture of service and philanthropy within our community.

HEALTHY LIVINGWe will lead in satisfying the community demand for innovative preventive health support.

OUR AREASOF FOCUS

OUR GOALSWITHIN EACH AREA

Impact the lives of 100,000 children in the Central Florida region.

Become our community’s recognized leader in Childhood Development.

Impact the health of 20%, 600,000, of the 3,000,000+ people living in the Central Florida region.

Promote healthy lifestyles by becoming the recognized leader in Healthy Living and Preventing Chronic Diseases.

Compelled to develop spirit, mind and body, we will create a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy–encouraging an appreciation of “helping others.”

Provide leadership to unite, convene and advocate for the communities we serve.

OURIMPACT



OURSTRATEGIES

BY AREAS OF FOCUS



EMPOWERINGOUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

GOALS BY THE YEAR 2018, THE Y WILL 1. Impact the lives of 100,000 children in the Central Florida region

• 25% Early Childhood Development

• 50% Elementary School age

• 25% Teenagers

2. Become our community’s recognized leader in Childhood Development

STRATEGIES NURTURE children both inside and outside our four walls, through our Y Family Centers, community resources and technology

PREVENT threats to our youths’ full potential with program curricula focusing on:

Values – impacting violence and bullying

Reading – impacting dropout rates kids will be reading at grade level

Wellness – impacting youth obesity - children will receive 60 minutes of physical activity daily

Families – uniting families – engaging families in all programs

MINIMIZE the Achievement Gap with a focus on Summer and Afterschool Programs for children

KNOW each child and family by name, know each child’s goals and be supportive and encouraging

SERVE both fragile communities and economically-secure communities, knowing all children and families are at risk

MISSION To nurture the potential of every child and teen



EMPOWERINGOUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH:HEALTHY LIVING

GOALS BY THE YEAR 2018, THE Y WILL 1. Impact 20%, 600,000, of the 3,000,000+ people living in the Central Florida region

2. Promote healthy lifestyles by becoming the recognized leader in Healthy Living and preventing chronic diseases

STRATEGIES ENCOURAGE members to have multiple relationships with the Y

CREATE personal, preventative, and integrated healthy living programs tailored to all ages and fitness levels both inside and outside our Y walls

SCHEDULE time-friendly programs, activities and classes that accommodate busy individuals and families

MONITOR member progress in Healthy Living programs to promote adherence

DEVELOP technology and social memberships categories that provide access to off-site programming and use of Y technology to support preventive health care and wellness

PARTNER with the medical community and physicians to ensure a smooth transition from medical health care to everyday living

MISSION Improve the community’s health and well-being



EMPOWERINGOUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH:SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

GOALS BY THE YEAR 2018, THE Y WILL 1. Compelled to develop spirit, mind and body, we will create a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy– encouraging an appreciation of “helping others.”

2. Provide leadership to unite, convene and advocate for the communities we serve

STRATEGIES ESTABLISH a continuum for volunteer development from engagement in programs to fundraising to policy-making

INCREASE volunteers and donors from 10,000 to 40,000

ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE volunteers to engage, connect, impact, and leave a legacy

PREVENT the division of communities by making Ys available and accessible to all, uniting and bringing our communities closer together

CONVENE the community as the voice of the community around the three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility

DEVELOP all Y staff with the resources, training and development needed to deliver on the Y cause to strengthen the foundation of the community.

MISSION Giving back and providing support to our neighbors



CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN STRATEGIC LONG RANGE PLANY CONSTRUCTION MENU

To increase our impact on the community by providing prevention-based services to more of our community in…

• Youth Development• Healthy Living• Social Responsibility

The Y of Central Florida will average through addition or renovation, 40,000 square feet annually over the next five years.

Total Capital Plan Cost: $40M

GOALS STRATEGIES

PRIORITIZE capital development which will directly support our vision.

BE PRUDENT on capital project development decisions using The Y of Central Florida’s Readiness Plan as the basis.

SUPPORT Y Family Centers that are considered outreach Ys – Ys that receive internal Y funding named “Home Mission” - will realize capital projects with 100% fundraising. 50% of the fundraising will be the responsibility of the Family Center Boards and 50% will be raised by the Metropolitan Board.

ENABLE Y Family Centers considered Membership Y’s – Ys that do not receive Internal Y Funding and are providing “Home Mission” dollars – will raise 100% of the funding needed to complete the capital project.

201440,000 Sq. Ft.

$8 Million

Frank DeLuca

**Dr. P. Phillips

Roper

201540,000 Sq. Ft.

$8 Million

Oviedo

Blanchard

+Viera

+CNL

**Wayne Densch

**Roper

201640,000 Sq. Ft.

$8 Million

+**Washington Shores

+**Clermont

Crosby

Downtown

+Early ChildhoodDevelopment

201740,000 Sq. Ft.

$8 Million

+North Orlando

+**West Orange

Titusville

J. Douglas Williams

Golden Triangle

+Villages

201840,000 Sq. Ft.

$8 Million

+Altamonte Springs

+Markham Woods

**Aquatic Center

+Lake Nona II

+Avalon

**Osceola

Camp Wewa

+Early ChildDevelopment

+ New Y Facilities**Dr. Phillips Charities Investment Opportunities



It is with the generosity of Dr. Phillips Charities that enables us to fulfill our promise to be the foundation of our communities. Dr. Phillips Charities provides philanthropy power behind all we do in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. With their capital support to the launch of our SafeStart program to annual funding which gives us the leeway to tackle pressing social needs year after year.

Our Strategic Vision Plan is measurable, focused, and results-driven. It serves as the foundation for our action moving forward, and will enable us to clearly evaluate the impact of our initiatives.



THE PROCESSWhen you’re striving to better serve your community, you have to start by asking your community what it needs. We conducted a strategic planning session with more than 100 community leaders. By sharing their vision and insights, these leaders helped shape the strategy that will propel the Y toward the future.

Led by an expert facilitator, our staff, volunteers and community leaders engaged in a lively conversation about the Y, touching on its remarkable past as well as its potential future. As we spoke, the facilitator/artist brought the conversation to life through a series of vibrant drawings. As we gaze upon these dynamic illustrations, it makes us proud to look back at all we’ve accomplished together. And it makes us even prouder to look forward.



STRATEGIC VISION PLAN2014 – 2018

YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA433 N. Mills AvenueOrlando, FL 32803407.896.9220ymcacentralflorida.com

OUR MISSIONThe purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body.

OUR CAUSEAt the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

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