2020 VISIONLong-range Plan

STRENGTHENINGTHE FOUNDATIONSOF COMMUNITY

YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE

Our communities are facing pressing challenges. One organization by itself

cannot hope to address the many needs facing children, adults and families

today. With our 2020 Vision2020 Vision, the YMCA of the Triangle is pushing outside , the YMCA of the Triangle is pushing outside

our doors and, in some cases, outside our comfort zone, to strengthen the

foundations of our communities.

Leadership and education, healthy living and volunteerism are not new

areas of emphasis for our Y. For more than 150 years, our YMCA mission

has driven our focus on these critical needs. Over the next ten years, we

will be sharpening that focus to address growing, specific problems more

aggressively than ever before – to close the achievement gap, to reduce local

obesity rates, and to develop community-minded young leaders who can

carry the torch for a stronger community.

This work will require multiple collaborations and partnerships, as well as

new resources. We must close gaps to reach constituencies we are not

currently serving. We must be stronger advocates for community needs and

solutions. As one volunteer challenged us, we have a powerful voice, and we

need to use it.

We will need your help. We invite you to join us in this exciting challenge – to

reach even more people and do even more good.

TEN YEARS. A NECESSARY VISION.

STRENGTHENINGTHE FOUNDATIONSOF THE COMMUNITY

• Closing the Achievement Gap

• Reducing Obesity

• Providing State-of-the-artHealth Facilities

• Developing Community Leadersand Volunteers

• Expanding to Needy Communities

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practicethrough programs that build healthyspirit, mind and body for all.

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In 2010, the YMCA of the Triangle began the process of defining our vision for the next decade. More than 250 significant Triangle area leaders provided input and perspective on the most critical issues facing our community.

The themes of their feedbackwere clear:

1 We need to sharpen and expand our educational programs for youth.

2 We must address the obesity crisis facing individuals and families.

3 We must take seriously our commitment to growing broad-minded leaders for the future.

Executive Committee

PresidentEd Fritsch

Past PresidentJohn Linderman

President ElectRobbo Newcomb

Vice PresidentRay Mays

TreasurerMary Nash Rusher

SecretaryRichard Boyette

Assistant SecretaryJohn Alexander

Farad AliCharles BarhamRonnie BatchelorVic Bell IIIRod WebbPeter WilliamsChris Young

Board of Directors

Jim AdamsTom BradshawJim BranchGreg CarrCharles FrancisKathleen GormleyKeith JohnsonTracy LovettHarvey MontagueBob MulliganEliza OlanderBob OrrRoger PerryBrian ReidJim SargentTemple SloanJohn StallingsKari StoltzBrian TatumThomas WaltersJoel WigginsCross WilliamsDebbie WoodySmedes YorkWill Ziglar

2010 YMCA of the TriangleBoard of Directors

2010 Board of Trustees

Ralph AshworthCharles BarhamBill BradfordBobby BrownPaul CastelloeDon CheekC.A. DillonAllan HeadFrank HoldingDick LaddGreg PooleHam SloanAl SmithTim SmithRay SparrowHarry StephensonRobb TeerEd WillinghamElmer Wellons*Smedes York

*deceased

WE SEE THE NEEDS.LET’S GET TO WORK.

Under the leadership of a volunteer steering committee, our Board shaped and approved the 2020 Long-range Plan. We are grateful for the commitment of these volunteers and their passion to create a stronger community.

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1 To collaborate with the school systems in our region to develop a consistent, effective strategy and curriculum for Y Learning and Community Hope.

2 To track our educational impact by streamlining all data collection for Y Learning and Community Hope participants in all counties where we provide service.

3 To expand the Y Learning and Community Hope programs to serve 1,500 children collectively.A minimum of 250 children served will be in middle school.

4 To develop and implement a pilot program to assist high school students who need academic assistance.

5 To maintain a one-to-ten volunteer to child ratio in all Y Learning programs.

6 To identify gaps in educational support for students in our service area and develop a plan for serving these students through our programs or through collaborative efforts.

7 To help senior staff and board members develop and cultivate strategic relationships with those who influence our school systems, and to use our voice to advocate for our children.

8 To convene organizations that provide similar services to children and develop strategies for maximizing our services.

9 To develop a model to promote and share our educational programs, including messaging, impact, and financial information.

Three-Year Objectives

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A YMCA in partnership withschool systems, offering successful, results-oriented academic support programs to one-quarter of the schools in the region.

A regional leader, advocate, and collaborator to strengthen academic performance for youth, ensuring that every school has an extracurricular educational option.

Closing the Achievement Gap

2020 TARGETThe graduation rate is 90% for children who have attended a Y Learning or Community Hope program.

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TOFROMAn organization that provides facilities and programs and engages in partnerships that promote wellness to our members and program participants.

A regional leader, collaborator andadvocate in health and well-being, witha significant focus on reducing obesitywithin our community.

2020 TARGETTwenty percent of adults in our primary service areas improve their health and well-being through the YMCA in existing and new health and wellness related programs. Our community’s youth obesity rate decreases by 10%.

1 To research, develop, promote and implement an initiative for residents in the Triangle Area, including and beyond our membership, to lose weight and make healthy choices with the Y as a catalyst.

2 To inspire YMCA staff to exercise 20,000 collective hours per month for 12 consecutive months.

3 To research, develop and implement youth/family wellness initiatives that will serve 20% of members, ages 5–17.

4 To implement the Y-USA’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program.

5 To develop three new significant collaborative partnerships with other organizations that promote health and wellness in our region.

Three-Year Objectives

TOTOFacilities and programs that adequately meet theexpectations of members.

Exceptional quality in all of our existing facilities and in our core programs which will facilitate individuals’ health and well-being.

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All YMCA facilities are up-to-date and have state-of-the-art equipment that meets members’ needs. All core programs meet program guidelines and benchmarks without exception.

Three-Year Objectives1 To develop and implement a long-term capital

replacement plan.

2 To develop and implement a funding plan for renovations at the Cary, Finley and Kerr YMCAs.

3 To develop and implement a funding plan for significant upgrades to Camp Kanata.

4 To implement measurement tools and quality standard goals for all of our core programs.

5 To develop formal research and development protocol, including long-term research, demographics and future trends.

2020 TARGET

Developing Involved Leaders and Volunteers

TOFROM A firm foundation in leadership development with volunteer opportunities for youth, teens,staff and volunteers.

The premier organization in the region for community service and leadership development for youth, teens, staff and volunteers.

2020 TARGETTwenty-five percent of our membership volunteer through the Y or other nonprofit organizations in our community with the YMCA as the conduit. Exceptional volunteers lead effective branch advisory boards. Twenty percent of youth in our service area participate in a YMCA leadership development activity or program.

Three-Year Objectives1 To inspire 10% of our membership to

volunteer through the YMCA.

2 To recruit Branch and Camp Advisory Board members using the Board Matrix Evaluation with an average matrix score of 450 points, insuring the highest caliber of leader from the regional community.

3 To increase service to teens including clubs, camps, trips and school programsby 25%.

4 To develop and implement a volunteer education and leadership program toprepare individuals to make a significant difference in our world.FO

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FROMA YMCA that provides significant financial supportto those who cannot otherwise access Y facilities and programs; that reaches out to nearby neighborhoods with identified needs; and that incrementally expands into new communities.

A YMCA that develops andimplements innovative means to deliver our programs to communities and constituencies who need and desire YMCA services.

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2020 TARGET

Three-Year Objectives1 To identify three significant constituencies

in our region who are underserved and develop pilot programs, working with collaborative partners when possible, to meet their needs.

2 To develop and implement a plan for fully funding a new YMCA facility in Garner.

3 To determine, from the Capital Planning and Oversight Committee’s Targets of Opportunity, the next three capital projects for the future, which will include at least one flagship operation.

4 To perform an assessment of all assets, and to develop land acquisition goals and a strategy for attaining these goals.

Ten new communities or constituencies are significantly served through YMCA programs or facilities.

WAKE COUNTY

A.E. Finley YMCA9216 Baileywick Road, Raleigh919–848–9622

Alexander Family YMCA1603 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh919–832–9622

Cary Family YMCA101 YMCA Drive, Cary919–469–9622

Kerr Family YMCA2500 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh919–562–9622

Kraft Family YMCA8921 Holly Springs Road, Apex919–657–9622

YMCA at The Factory1839 South Main Street, Wake Forest919–453–5500

YMCA of Garner951 Heather Park Drive, Garner 919–773–3621

DURHAM COUNTY

Downtown Durham YMCA218 W. Morgan Street, Durham919–667–9622

Lakewood YMCA2119 Chapel Hill Road, Durham

YMCA Wellness Centerat American Tobacco410 Blackwell Street, Durham919–956–9602

JOHNSTON & LEE COUNTIES

Johnston County YMCA951 Heather Park Drive, Garner 919–773–3621

Lee County YMCA860 Spring Lane, Sanford919–777–9622

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Camp Kanata13524 Camp Kanata Road, Wake Forest919–556–2661

Camp Sea Gull218 Sea Gull Landing, Arapahoe252–249–1111

Camp Seafarer2744 Seafarer Road, Arapahoe252–249–1212

YMCA Mission:To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthyspirit, mind and body for all.

www.YMCATriangle.org

Branch Locations