The focus for the strategic plan that will guide the organization’s planning over an established period of time, as well as the yearly strategic objectives and tactics plan that will be implemented by that respective Board of Directors and Executive Director, aims to always keep in focus the following four conceptual strategic planning elements:

A. The “ Seven Core Strategic Vision Guiding Focus Principles”

I. Advancing the profession

II. Advancing the professional

III. Advancing and strengthening the professional organization/society

IV. Establishing a prominent national leadership position within the collegiate athletics
community

V. Image building and enhancing within the collegiate athletics community.

VI. Image building and enhancing within the profession and its professionals

VII. Ensure that proposed organizational objectives and tactics do/will support the strategic plan goals

B. Other Organizational Guiding Focus Factors

While understanding that the “Seven Core Strategic Vision Guiding Focus Principles” are the central focus to carrying out the strategic plan and initiatives, the leadership of the organization also understands that there are several other elements/factors that it must remain mindful of as it develops and carries out the overall strategic plan. These other guiding factors include:

• CoSIDA is a member-driven organization, committed to the highest levels of member service. Member involvement and investment in carrying out the strategic plans at all levels is crucial to its success.

• The plan builds upon strengths and successes of the past, while creating new initiatives to meet a rapidly changing environment and industry.

• Education of the highest caliber, at all levels, is a core value and commitment of CoSIDA

• CoSIDA is inclusive, reflecting the diversity of the profession and nation.

• All levels of the organization’s leadership- Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, advisory and task force chairs and other volunteers- must be organized to support the strategic initiatives plan.

• Need for fiscal responsibility and stability and revenue generation to provide the foundation for the successful implementation and advancement of the plan and its various initiatives.

• Performance against plan goals will be consistently evaluated, with an ongoing dedication to continuous improvement.

• Staff and volunteer resources, along with annual operating plans and budgets, will be created in accordance with strategic priorities and sound fiscal management.

C. Establish Specific Strategic Goals With Accompanying Strategic Objectives and Tactics That Will, Either Directly or Indirectly, Support One or More of the “Seven Core Strategic Vision Guiding Focus Principles”

The Executive Director, working in conjunction with the approval of the Board of Directors, will be responsible for developing a set of specific strategic objectives and tactics that are to be applied in support of the master overview strategic plan’s goals and initiatives. The Board of Directors and Executive Director, working in conjunction with all committees, advisory groups and task forces, will make sure that each of these specific strategic objectives/tactics and initiatives are aimed, directly or indirectly, on advancing one or more of the “Seven Core Strategic Vision Guiding Focus Principles.”

D. Develop a Yearly Strategic Initiatives Plan That Guides Organization

The Executive Director, working in conjunction with that year’s President and top officers, will be responsible for taking the comprehensive strategic master overview plan that will guide CoSIDA over the next several years and develop a specific master plan, as approved by that year’s full Board of Directors, with strategic objectives and tactics that will then guide the management and organization over the course of a particular year. The Board of Directors, working in conjunction with all committees, advisory groups and task forces, will make sure that each of these specific strategic objectives and initiatives are aimed, directly or indirectly, on advancing one or more of the “Seven Core Strategic Vision Guiding Focus Principles.” The respective President and Executive Director will be responsible for issuing a report at the end of the Board of Directors calendar year showing areas of progress with regard to several aspects of the strategic plan that was put into place at the start of that particular calendar year.

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