Visioning Plan Goals and Objectives
September, 2008
To meet Or Shalom's needs for growth and development, by 2010 we will:
Goal 1: Bayit
Determine and
begin implementation of a plan to provide a Bayit
that meets Or Shalom's needs.
1.1
Establish Expansion/Renovation committee.
1.2
Develop a proposal and present it to the Board.
1.3 If
board approves a proposal, begin implementation.
1.4 If
renovation is not feasible, establish a relocation committee to develop a
proposal for relocation.
Goal 2: Staffing
Develop and
implement a staffing plan so that the work of Or Shalom is more efficient and
effective.
2.1 Rabbi
and co-chairs develop a short-term staffing plan.
2.2 With
Board approval, implement short-term staffing plan.
2.3 Rabbi
and co-chairs develop a long-term staffing plan.
2.4 With
Board approval, begin to implement long term-term staffing plan.
Goal 3: Financial Planning
Develop and
implement a financial plan in order to sustain Or Shalom's
financial viability.
3.1
Determine philosophy behind Or Shalom's financial
plan.
3.2
Ensure that Or Shalom's financial management
practices are consistent with its financial philosophy.
3.3
Formulate and implement financial plan.
Goal 4: Fundraising
Develop a
comprehensive fundraising plan that supports Or Shalom's
operations and growth, in keeping
with the
financial philosophy of Or Shalom.
4.1 Establish a fundraising plan
development committee to examine various fundraising methods.
4.2 Develop the plan.
4.3 Present the fundraising plan to the
board for approval.
Goal 5: Governance
Develop and
implement a written, well-defined governance structure which
defines the roles and responsibilities of the Board and its members, the terms
of reference of the committees and the relationship between the Board and its
committees to support Or Shalom's growth as an
organization.
5.1 In
2008, we will have a Board governance retreat.
5.2 By
end of 2008, finalize the governance document.
5.3
Establish the Governance Committee as a standing Board Committee.
Goal 6: Volunteer Leadership
Develop a
succession plan for volunteer leadership that will continue to sustain and
enliven Or Shalom.
6.1
Develop a Board manual to be used for recruitment and orientation.
6.2
Explore options for and implement a succession plan model.
6.3
Continue to support Board development and learning.
Goal 7: School
Build an
excellent school in order to nurture a new generation's love for innovative,
traditional, egalitarian Judaism.
7.1
Develop staffing plan for a school.
7.2
Improve Or Shalom's Jewish renewal curriculum.
7.3
Continue to recruit students.
7.4
Continue to integrate school with shul functions.
Goal 8: Membership
Strengthen the
culture of community that welcomes, values and respects all members as we
nurture our growth in membership.
8.1
Develop programming that is attractive to potential members in the wider
community.
8.2
Welcome, introduce and involve new members.
8.3
Encourage commitment of existing members to the range of Or Shalom activities.
Goal 9: Youth and Young Adults
Expand and
improve programming for youth and young adults to engage Or Shalom's
next generation.
9.1 Work with the Young Adult Community
(YAC) on growth and development.
9.2 Explore Synagogue and Community
models for engaging teens.
Goal 10: Gemilut Chesed
Increase
participation and commitment to Gemilut Chesed (acts of loving kindness) so that members are supported
at difficult times.
10.1
Research Gemilut Chesed
models (JFSA as a resource and other synagogue models).
10.2
Determine both member needs and abilities to contribute.
10.3
Report and recommend a preferred model to the Board.
Goal 11: Siddur
Choose and daven (pray) with a siddur that
engages the diverse membership of Or Shalom.
11.1 Appoint a siddur
review committee.
11.2 Involve the community in a process
of reviewing siddurim.
11.3 Report and make a recommendation to
the Board.
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