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Strategic Plan. District 10 2010-2012 Biennium. The Mission Statement. The central purpose and role of District 10 is defined as:
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Strategic Plan District 10 2010-2012 Biennium
The Mission Statement • The central purpose and role of District 10 is defined as: Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
The Vision Statement • ZI Vision of the Future • Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. • In such a world, every woman is literate and has access to education, health care, legal and economic resources on an equal basis with men. • In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
Objects • The objects of ZI shall be • To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health, and status of women through service and advocacy. • To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions. • To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. • To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world.
Values • ZI endorses the values expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ZI is nonpartisan and nonsectarian; it is independent and takes positions based on its own values. • As Zontians we are: • Honest • Trustworthy • Respectful of others • Committed to Zonta’s mission • Loyal to ZI
Guiding Principles • Women’s rights are human rights, essential for the development of all peoples. • By advancing the status of women, society as a whole is improved. • The key to change is the combination of service and advocacy. • Worldwide and local action is our strength. • International friendship encourages understanding and peace in the world. • Zontians are united through purpose, values and democratic principles.
Service Goal 1: Zonta’s service programs reflect and enhance its mission. District 10 • Promotes & recognizes club activities that support and meet these objectives
Advocacy Goal 2: ZI is a leading advocate for the rightsof women and the girl child District 10 • Communicates with clubs • Promotes and recognizes club programs/activities linked to advocacy
Membership Goal 3: Increase membership by retaining and recruiting members who are committed to and actively work towards achieving Zonta’s mission. District 10 • Each club has a net increase of 1 • 90% of clubs achieve membership 20 or more (Promote and recognize club plans to achieve increased membership) • Each club has no more than 25% in any one classification
Governance Goal 4: ZI’s governance structure facilitates the achievement of its mission. District10 • Each club has a structure mirroring ZI’s committee structure • Each club has a succession plan
Governance Goal 5: The ZI Foundation governance structure facilitates the achievement of its mission. District10 • Ensure D10 Foundation is healthy and we are able to continue our scholarships • Recognize clubs who give 1/3 of their service funds to ZI Foundation • Recognize clubs with an increase in individual giving
Financial Goal 6: ZI has sustainable financial resources that support current activities and provide for long-term growth District10
Financial Goal 7: Zonta’s districts and clubs have sustainable financial resources that support current activities and provide for long-term growth. District10 • Present and execute a balanced budget that accurately reflects the state of the district • Provide clear presentation of financial position
Financial Goal 8: ZI Foundation has sustainable financial resources that support current activities and provide for long-term growth District10 • Foundation continues to meet scholarship obligations
Staff Goal 9: ZI employs qualified, committed and effective staff that support the mission and goals of ZI and ZIF by providing appropriate and responsive services District 10
Credibility and Visibility Goal 10: ZI is the organization of choice for those committed to advancing the status of women through service and advocacy. District 10 • Recognize those clubs with a PR Plan • Recognize those clubs with a Marketing Plan • Recognize those clubs with a club newsletter • Recognize those clubs with a club website in concert with Electronic Communication Policy of Zonta International
Strategic Action Programs The following strategic action programs will be implemented: • Action Plan One – Increase Membership (OMC Chair) • Develop action plan to mentor clubs w/ less than 20 members • Develop action plan for membership drives and new member orientation • Establish communities to target for new clubs within 1 year • Charter new club in New Mexico in Albuquerque or Santa Fe • Charter new club in Arkansas in Fayetteville or Little Rock • Charter new club in Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, McAlester, Jenks, or another surrounding suburb of Tulsa • Examine Texas communities of Denton, Gonzales, Hillsborough
Strategic Action Programs (cont.) • Action Plan Two – Continue fiscal responsibility (Treasurer) • Prepare and present financial documents/papers at 2011 D10 Conference which clearly and accurately reflect district financial position • Categorize expenses under appropriate budget line items • Prepare accurate database of district membership by 2011 D10 Conference • Determine and execute plan to digitize district financial records by end of 2010-2012 Biennium • Work with Gov and D10 Board to prepare realistic budget for next biennium to present at D10 Conference in 2011
Strategic Action Programs (cont.) • Action Plan Three – Communicate Effectively (Board Members/PR Chair) • Establish accurate database of members, including email addresses, within 6 months • Obtain rosters from each club by Sep 1, 2011 (Area Directors) • Obtain list of committee chairs from each club and pass to district committee chairs by Sep 1, 2010 • Establish communication method (like Zonta flashes or Facebook) this biennium to provide critical information to district members
Implementing the Plan • Active involvement in Zonta leads to commitment • Commitment impacts recruitment, which leads to growth • Growth is key to a strong and healthy district
Implementing the Plan (cont.) • Accomplish the mission • Our mission is to advance the status of women • We need members to achieve our mission • We need a (methodology) to recruit and retain members • Develop the (methodology) • A (methodology) needs a plan to achieve the objectives • A plan requires clearly stated expectations and requirements
Implementing the Plan (cont.) • Get motivated about Zonta…through variety of activities • Service • Networking • Fellowship • Advocacy • Programs • Community
Implementing the Plan (cont.) • Stay organized • Strong, well-connected committee structure puts like minds together to accomplish activities • Operates district efficiently • Fosters commitment
Implementing the Plan (cont.) • Communicate • About where we are headed • About opportunities, successes, and activities • About larger mission issues and international service
Implementing the Plan (cont.) • Recognize and celebrate • Make sure good works get acknowledged • Internally, via newsletters, meetings, special awards, birthdays • Externally, via activities, events, training, awards, public relations
Succession Planning • Leadership is vital to any district • Building/developing good leaders in our district means exposing them to Zonta roles and missions • Continuity in the club, area, and district is vital to the success of Zonta
Succession Planning (cont.) • Succession planning (and continuity) can be accomplished in many ways: • Begin exposure to board through Director position and then move to other offices • Establish a President Elect position as the president in training • Establish a succession where the Vice President moves up to Pres Elect and then to President • Adopt two year terms for each office; this assures continuity and good training in key positions
Summary • Long Range and Succession planning are initially time-consuming • However, once our plan is developed, it can be reviewed and easily updated each Biennium • It gives our members and district leadership common goals and objectives to plan for and accomplish • Result is a successful and viable district!