THE STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2026

LWV OF CATAWBA VALLEY

This is a three-year plan with achievable strategic goals configured to grow the League’s purpose and presence in the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba. It was developed during VisionQuest with the help of 16 members. The plan is forward-looking and captures current opportunities and challenges.

The plan encompasses four primary goals, supported by detailed objectives and actions. The plan also includes considerable prep and support work to assist in the execution of these goals.

Work on all four goals will begin in 2023 with completion dates varying between 2023 and 2026. The Board, with the help of members, will revisit the plan towards the end of each fiscal year to revise it if necessary, taking into consideration the community needs at that point in time. Communication on the plan’s progress will be shared intermittently as the groups move forward with their respective efforts.


Strategic Goal 1 – Communications

Develop and deliver a robust communications platform that connects the League to relevant communities, including League members, in order to better understand and respond to their needs as it relates to their participation in the process of democracy.

Objectives

  • Identify and respond to concerns in relevant segments of the local communities

  • Establish best practices for internal and external communications

  • Develop consistent messaging that is tailored to each audience segment


Strategic Goal 2 – Voter Education

As part of Voter Services work, design and deliver voter education programs that are engaging (i.e., rather than strictly aimed at information transfer) and tailored to the needs and interests of specific groups.

Objectives

  • Identify gaps in knowledge of target audiences for education programs

  • Create or use existing educational materials and programs

  • Utilize “success factors” to make programs appealing


Strategic Goal 3 – Collaborative Partnerships

Develop durable and sustainable collaborative partnerships with other community groups to promote common objectives.

Objective

  • Establish new and strengthen existing relationships with community groups that build and support programs relevant to the mission of the League








Strategic Goal 4 – League Image

Enhance our reputation as a trusted, reliable source of non-partisan information and voter-related education.

Objectives

  • Focus internally and externally to provide education and common understanding for our members and the public on the League’s identity

  • Build and strengthen relationships with candidates, elected officials and the local Boards of Elections