Information was collected through a number of sources including internal organizational and program data, trend data from the national YMCA, a confidential board survey, and community demographical data. In its deliberations of the information collected, the committee conducted a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). This report outlines the findings of that analysis in terms of nine inter--related organizational areas and goals along with a measurable objectives associated with each goal. Also, presented are specific action strategies or plans as to how each objective will be accomplished, by whom and by when.

Objective 1: The YMCA will embrace and act on a vision to guide its development over the next five years.

2. Goal for Governance - The Board of Directors, working in partnership with the Executive Director, will to be fully, efficiently, and effectively engaged and accountable in advancing the YMCA’s mission, vision, and programs.

Objective 2: Board governance for the YMCA will be the responsibility of a single board of directors.

Objective 3: Significantly increase informed participation, engagement and accountability on the YMCA’s Board of Directors.

Objective 4: The Board of Directors will have a working standing committee structure that will help ensure proper policy-making, monitoring and development.

Objective 5: Integrate the Brookside Day Care Center into the administrative and corporate structure of the YMCA.

3. Goal for Executive Leadership & Management — For YMCA to excel, as the organization grows in service, geographical locations and complexity, in executive leadership and management systems.

Objective 6: The YMCA’s organizational infrastructure will evolve to efficiently and competently accommodate the growth of the YMCA.

Objective 7: The YMCA will independently manage its financial affairs and do so in a manner that reflects the highest standards in fiduciary conduct.

4. Goal for Human Resources - To have human resources policies and practices that attract, develop and retain an efficiently organized, well qualified, motivated, diverse, and competitively compensated staff, and will be conducive for development of a well-organized and highly capable volunteer capacity.

Objective 7: Establish a comprehensive volunteer recruitment, internship, placement and supervision program.

Objective 8: Establish a competitive compensation plan for current and future full time employees.

Objective 9: Develop Brookside Day Care Center as a credentialed teaching facility.

5. Goal for Membership & Program Services – To continually enhance the provision of quality, mission-based services that effectively address the foreseeable needs of county residents and significantly increase membership and member engagement with the YMCA.

Objective 10: Establish and fully adhere to quality assurance standards with respect to all program activities.

Objective 11: Develop a strong and responsive program capacity to serve the senior population.

Objective 12: Significantly enhance teen programming in the valley.

Objective 13: Develop a marketing plan to recruit, retain and inform members.

Objective 14: Ensure that Brookside Day Care Center is serving at maximum capacity.

Objective 15: Camp Wa Wa Segowea

6. Goal for Facilities – To possess quality, accessible, safe and affordable facilities in Poughkeepsie and Southern Dutchess County that will accommodate the YMCA’s growing administrative and program needs.

Objective 16: Create a realistic vision and plan for the Poughkeepsie facility.

7. Goal for Resource Development - To raise sufficient ongoing revenue to support the YMCA’s mission-vital services and multiple service facilities.

Objective 17: Develop a three year fund development plan, including capital funds.

Objective 18: Develop a public communications plan to ensure that there is an ongoing stream of positive information about the YMCA reaching county residents and potential donors.

8. Goal for Strategic Collaborations and Alliances – To formalize sustainable relationships with colleague organizations and community partners that will further the mission and strategic goals of the YMCA.

Objective 19: DEVELOP STRONGER TIES W/TOWNS AND CITIES. EXPECT PARTNERSHIP W/CITIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SERVICES.

Objective 20: Advance the relationship with other nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County to where there is greater program and possibly administrative coordination & integration.