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INSPIRATION
ADVOCACY
VALUE
OUTREACH
CREATE MEMBER-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING
COMMUNICATE POLICY
EXPAND OUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
CHAMPION AN ISSUE-BASED TASK FORCE STRUCTURE
GENERATE EXTERNALLYFOCUSED PROGRAMMING
Advance knowledge and expertise with the continuous design of member-focused programming to educate and to inspire
Recognize and continuously communicate our EDI policy
Cultivate influence with regional municipal governments by fostering constructive relationships and developing successful resources
Become a more nimble organization with the continued use of an Issue-Based Task Force Structure
Drive public engagement with the development of externally-focused programming
Develop programming that focuses on the Business of Architecture (CEU’s)
TACTICS
INCLUSIVITY
Require Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity training for all Board members
Celebrate the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala more publicly
Identify best practices to increase equality and diversity
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VIEW INITIATIVES THROUGH THE EDI LENSE
BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
ADVANCE MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND VALUE
CATALYZE CROSSPROGRAMMING
Forward professional sustainability by engaging our Fellows as a valuable resource
Share measurable goals annually to further our EDI strategy How does each Chapter initiative reach Chapter EDI goals?
Construct collaborative relationships with other professional organizations
Elevate member experience by publishing “The Year in Review” and “The Value of Membership” brochures annually
Catalyze cross-programming with the evolution of a public symposium on design
Position the Chapter Fellows to enrich and to support the career development of outstanding members and guiding them in their pursuits for Fellowship Provide platforms for the Fellows to share their journeys
Continue to share member stories via social media, the Chapter website and the newsletter
Lobby to appoint architects to commissions, committees, and other “influence” opportunities
Encourage engagement among members to increase their benefit
Identify public-speaking opportunities for members
Activate “Industry Friends” to advocate for a more diverse portrayal of architects
SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
FOSTER MENTORSHIP
INFLUENCE CITY PROCESSES
PROMOTE AIA ARCHITECTS AS EXPERTS
ENGAGE THE MEDIA CONSISTENTLY
Implement the leadership development of Youth and Emerging Professionals
Encourage mentorship through AIA Cleveland Connect
Offer our leaderhip and skills to be the voice to improve the built environment
Promote AIA Architects as experts by posting member firms and their specialty areas of practice on the Chapter website
Broaden community presence by engaging the media on a more consistent basis
Identify AIA members involved in other Boards/Committees to highlight influence and to mentor our new generation into these roles
AIA Cleveland uplifts our members and profession to engage and inspire our community through the power of architecture.