BGCC New Strategic Plan "Going Strong"

GOING STRONG 2018

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

GOING STRONG BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CANADA STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 – 2018 The vision of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) is that all children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in society.

Our mission is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Writer and pioneer aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said that a goal without a plan is just a wish. We developed this plan after a year-long consultation with our Clubs, youth, Board of Directors and National staff.

Our focus will be on strengthening our Clubs, our voice and our movement in order to fulfill our mission and achieve our vision.

Going strong, we are guided by our core values.

■ Belonging ■ Respect ■ Encouragement ■ Working Together ■ Speaking Out

STRONG CLUBS

We provide the highest quality Club experience supporting children and youth to achieve personal success

STRONG VOICE

We use our influential voice to improve the lives of children, youth and families

STRONG TOGETHER We have the reach, resources and leadership to build a better future for children and youth

STRONG CLUBS OBJECTIVES

■ Clubs achieve operational excellence ■ Club staff, executives and volunteers are trained and oriented in the Boys and Girls Club way ■ Clubs engage youth through programs for teens and young adults

WE WILL:

➤ Develop and implement a strategy for Clubs to achieve operational excellence ➤ Support Clubs with leadership training and development ➤ Expand and enhance youth programming

STRONG VOICE

OBJECTIVES

■ BGCC is known for its impact on children and youth ■ BGCC influences change to achieve key outcomes for children and youth ■ Children and youth voices are central to what we do

WE WILL:

➤ Communicate our story about our impact ➤ Work collaboratively with Clubs and organizations to support the aspirations of Aboriginal children and youth ➤ Advance change and secure investment to improve a priority issue for children and youth ➤ Put the voices of children and youth at the forefront

STRONG TOGETHER OBJECTIVES

■ BGCC broadens its reach in underserved areas ■ BGCC’s educational support program is highly successful ■ Fundraising reaches a new high

WE WILL:

➤ Develop strategic regional partnerships ➤ Deepen and broaden BGCC’s educational support program ➤ Increase the funds raised

by Race for Kids ➤ Strengthen our corporate partnerships

STRONG CLUBS STRONG VOICE STRONG TOGETHER