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
2028Program Expansion
2029Impact Deepening
2030Scaling Impact
2031Consolidation & Future
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
Q1
- Technology integration
- Major donor program launch
- New staff onboarded
Q2
- Program enhancements
- Corporate partnerships
- Brand refresh
Q3
- Expansion planning
- Technology complete
- Grant pipeline developed
Q4
- Year 2 assessment
- Expansion approval
- Partnerships formalized
2028
Program Expansion
Q1
- First expansion launch
- New site staff hired
- Quality systems in place
Q2
- Mid-year quality review
- Community deepening
- Advocacy expanded
Q3
- Second expansion prep
- Partnership strengthening
- Impact documentation
Q4
- Year 3 assessment
- Expansion evaluation
- Year 4 planning
2029
Impact Deepening
Q1
- Program refinements
- Thought leadership launch
- Research partnerships
Q2
- Best practices published
- Sustainability focus
- Endowment planning
Q3
- Full diversification achieved
- National recognition
- Model replication
Q4
- Year 4 assessment
- Next strategic plan begins
- Legacy planning
2030
Scaling Impact
Q1
- Expand network reach
- Strengthen partnerships
- Community outreach
Q2
- Mid-plan review
- Model refinement
- Regional expansion
Q3
- Partnership deepening
- Practitioner growth
- Documentation
Q4
- Year 5 assessment
- Final year planning
- Goal tracking
2031
Consolidation & Future
Q1
- Final push on all goals
- Impact evaluation
- Knowledge capture
Q2
- Comprehensive assessment
- Stakeholder celebration
- Story documentation
Q3
- Next plan development
- Transition planning
- Sustainability lock-in
Q4
- Plan completion
- 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 |