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Strategic Plan

In 2002 Powerful Voices began an intensive process of strategic planning to clarify the vision, mission, values, goals and future direction of the organization. A 3-year plan came together through a collaborative effort between board, staff, volunteers, girls, parents, partners and donors.

The Powerful Voices 2003-2005 Strategic Plan outlines 3 core development areas and 12 major objectives for the organization over a 3 year period. These three development areas guide everything we do, and the corresponding objectives, some of which relate to one development area, some of which relate to two or all three, are essential to the organization’s ability to be responsive to the community it serves and maintain high quality programs. Beginning in early 2005, the organization will launch a Strategic Plan renewal effort that will allow the organization’s core constituencies to weigh in on the future of the organization, resulting in a 2006 to 2008 Strategic Plan.

Our Vision
Every girl becomes a strong woman.

Our Mission
To instill leadership skills, foster development of critical thinking and promote the individual potential of adolescent girls.

Organizational Core Values
• Provide all-girl experiences
• Rooted in science
• Contribute to science
• Leverage diversity
• Serve girls in need
• Maximizing individual strengths

Foundational Elements
• Fiscal responsibility
• Community involvement and support
• Capable staff

Our 2003–2005 Strategic Development Areas
Impact: Create a deeper and longer-lasting impact on the girls we serve
Breadth: Expand our impact beyond the girls we serve
Capacity: Build organizational capacity to ensure the long-term health of the organization