Implementation Timeline
Our five-year implementation roadmap breaks down strategic priorities into actionable quarterly milestones. Each year has a distinct theme guiding our focus.
2026Foundation Building
2027Capacity Development + Georgia Planning
2028Program Expansion + Georgia Launch
2029Impact Deepening + National Contracting
2030Scaling Impact + Infrastructure
2031Consolidation & 10,000 Beneficiaries
2026
Foundation Building
Q1
- Strategic plan launch
- Baseline metrics established
- Technology assessment
Q2
- Outcome measurement design
- CRM selection
- Staff development plan
Q3
- Measurement tools piloted
- CRM Phase 1 deployed
- Monthly giving launched
Q4
- All programs measured
- Year 1 assessment
- Year 2 planning complete
2027
Capacity Development + Georgia Planning
Q1
- Technology integration
- Major donor program launch
- Georgia market research
- New staff onboarded
Q2
- Program enhancements
- Corporate partnerships
- Membership growth campaign launch
- Gamified training beta testing
Q3
- Georgia expansion feasibility study
- Technology complete
- National partner integration (Metro Power)
- Youth services assessment
Q4
- Year 2 assessment
- Georgia site selection
- Partnerships formalized
- Membership platform enhancements
2028
Program Expansion + Georgia Launch
Q1
- Georgia location launch
- New site staff hired
- Quality systems in place
- Gamified training full rollout
Q2
- Mid-year quality review
- Community deepening
- Youth services expansion
- Small business marketplace alpha
Q3
- Georgia program stabilization
- Partnership strengthening
- Impact documentation
- Newark small business infrastructure pilot
Q4
- Year 3 assessment
- Dual-state operations assessment
- Year 4 planning
- Marketplace platform beta
2029
Impact Deepening + National Contracting
Q1
- Program refinements
- National contracting partnerships scaled
- Research partnerships
- Youth services expansion
Q2
- Marketplace platform launch
- Sustainability focus
- Endowment planning
- International trade opportunities explored
Q3
- Full diversification achieved
- Small business resilience programs
- Gamified training partnerships expanded
- National recognition
Q4
- Year 4 assessment
- Multi-state model documentation
- Economic mobility metrics analysis
- Legacy planning
2030
Scaling Impact + Infrastructure
Q1
- Newark small business infrastructure buildout
- Strengthen partnerships
- National marketplace partnerships
- Youth mentorship program
Q2
- International marketplace integration
- Model refinement
- Regional expansion
- Membership growth milestone
Q3
- Trade platform sustainability assessment
- Practitioner growth
- Youth services impact documentation
- Tech platform optimization
Q4
- Year 5 assessment
- Infrastructure grant applications
- Final year planning
- Goal tracking
2031
Consolidation & 10,000 Beneficiaries
Q1
- 10,000 beneficiaries milestone approach
- Georgia program sustainability locked
- Impact evaluation
- Knowledge capture
Q2
- Small business economic impact assessment
- Stakeholder celebration
- National model replication guide
- Story documentation
Q3
- Gamified training outcomes study
- Marketplace impact documentation
- Transition planning
- Sustainability lock-in
Q4
- 10,000 beneficiaries served - goal achieved
- 2032-2037 strategic plan launch
- New plan adoption
- Six-year celebration
Implementation Principles
Guiding our execution approach
1
Phased Approach
Build foundational capabilities before scaling to ensure sustainable growth
2
Accountability
Clear ownership for every initiative with regular progress monitoring
3
Flexibility
Adapt plans based on learnings and changing community needs
Plan Governance
How we monitor and adjust our progress
| Review Type | Frequency | Participants | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Check | Monthly | Staff leads | Status update |
| Quarterly Review | Quarterly | Leadership team | Adjustment recommendations |
| Board Update | Quarterly | Full board | Strategic oversight |
| Annual Assessment | Yearly | Board + staff | Annual report; plan adjustments |