2022-2025 Strategic Plan

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MOD ERN YMCA

YMCA of Greater Tulsa 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Knows fundamentally strong communities are equitable communities.

Recognizes communities thrive only when it invests in kids, health, and neighbors.

Is enriched by its 113-year heritage and strengthened by its world-wide identity.

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Values the enormity of the work before it.

MODERN YMCA

Is a beacon for lasting personal and social change

FOR ALL. Acknowledges that every great social movement—including its own—began through grass roots.

Is grounded in the belief that if it can deepen and broaden its impact with young people, they will create the change they seek, today and in the future.

Celebrates a more culturally and ethnically diverse population.

Is driven by what it can prove to be true and not what it thinks to be true.

Embraces shared opportunities.

Commits to excellence in all it does.

Recognizes the power of its voice.

EXPAND OUR REACH

CONNECT FOR IMPACT We are dedicated to finding our voice. We want to communicate more

We believe the Y plays a powerful role in community and believe there’s

effectively – with our members, and about programs, for the success of

room to grow. We will work to remove barriers and increase access so that

our mission and benefit of our community. We are going to speak up about

you can see yourself at the Y. We are here for all.

what we believe in. We’re going to connect and communicate in a way that

Commitment 1: Everyone feels welcome at the Y. Commitment 2: Our membership reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Commitment 3: YMCA youth are empowered, supported and successful.

strengthens and elevates the Y work.

Commitment 1: Our voice is heard.

Commitment 2: We amplify partner voices and the voices less heard.

Commitment 3: Our communication is intentional and strategic.

BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS We are proud of our YMCA family – from part time staff to lifelong community partners – and believe in what we can do together. We are dedicated to elevating, celebrating, and developing all our strengths and assets to the benefit of our members and community.

Commitment 1: Our staff and volunteers are our strength; they lead with courage, kindness, and purpose.

Commitment 2: We utilize our Y’s to meet the needs of our community and leverage individual strengths.

Commitment 3: We collaborate and innovate to solve community issues.

YOURS IN SERVICE, YMCA of Greater Tulsa Volunteers & Staff

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