Priority Area 4: Infrastructure and Sustainability

Strengthen funding through diverse and sustainable revenue streams to advance our mission and deliver the greatest impact for our community

• Provide donors with giving opportunities to grow and sustain AFTD’s mission
• Increase philanthropic revenue from corporations and foundations
• Promote and support a robust Fundraising Program to engage volunteers
• Expand AFTD’s Special Events portfolio
• Explore opportunities to expand non-philanthropic revenue

Invest in staff growth and retention via professional development, engagement, and wellness opportunities

• Maintain strong employee engagement
• Increase opportunities to enhance and strengthen organizational culture
• Support professional development for staff at all levels
• Maintain an Employee Wellness Program
• Implement succession training and planning for organizational sustainability

Expand and activate a dynamic volunteer network to support AFTD’s mission

• Develop a unified and comprehensive volunteer engagement strategy
• Improve existing platforms for centralized volunteer tracking, reporting, and communication
• Develop and implement best practices for volunteer management (e.g. orientation, training, feedback, recognition, and retention)
• Establish staff and Board training in volunteer engagement
• Develop activities that create an AFTD volunteer presence and foster community at the local level

Streamline and standardize AFTD’s technology and processes to maximize operational effectiveness

• Identify what staff need to do their jobs more effectively by addressing key technology and process issues
• Conduct efficiency assessment for current applications to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and implement a technology roadmap that includes an assessment of ROI for new/large projects
• Annually assess AFTD’s risk landscape and implement strategies as needed
• Explore optimal organizational structure to support cross-functional work and effective mission advancement

Develop metrics to assess organizational impact and effectiveness

• Create an organization-wide dashboard
• Identify which metrics to include on dashboard
• Update metrics on dashboard quarterly

Develop the composition, knowledge, and tools for the AFTD Board to ensure strong, representative, and dynamic governance as the organization continues to evolve and mature

• Cultivate a broad and robust pipeline of Board candidates
• Ensure Board members are engaged and find Board service to be rewarding
• Design and implement a Board education program