2. Needs Assessment, Strategic Planning & Evaluation Practice Rating Comments 1. The organization conducts an annual (or 4 We just had a strategic planning periodic) needs assessment as part of meeting with the Board and planning and operations consultants to develop the next 2-year plan in April 2017 2. The organization has a strategic plan that is 4 directly tied to its mission and vision 3. The organization conducts formal strategic 4 Interviews and assessments were planning, involving both board and staff completed by the staff. 4. The strategic plan is revisited at least annually 4 We develop two year plans but and is adapted to meet changing updates are provided based upon circumstances deadlines set for in the plan. 5. Strategic goals and objectives are measurable 5 with well-defined time frames for meeting them 6. The organization has annual action plans that 4 are linked to the strategic plan 7. Strategic goals and objectives are understood 4 by board members and staff 8. Evaluation is an ongoing process that is 4 incorporated into program, activity, and operation 9. The organization uses evaluation results in 4 program, financial, and organizational planning Additional Comments
2. Needs Assessment, Strategic Planning & Evaluation Practice Rating Comments 1. The organization conducts an annual (or periodic) needs assessment as part of planning and operations 4 We just had a strategic planning meeting with the Board and consultants to develop the next 2-year plan in April 2017 2. The organization has a strategic plan that is directly tied to its mission and vision 4 3. The organization conducts formal strategic planning, involving both board and staff 4 Interviews and assessments were completed by the staff. 4. The strategic plan is revisited at least annually and is adapted to meet changing circumstances 4 We develop two year plans but updates are provided based upon deadlines set for in the plan. 5. Strategic goals and objectives are measurable with well-defined time frames for meeting them 5 6. The organization has annual action plans that are linked to the strategic plan 4 7. Strategic goals and objectives are understood by board members and staff 4 8. Evaluation is an ongoing process that is incorporated into program, activity, and operation 4 9. The organization uses evaluation results in program, financial, and organizational planning 4 Additional Comments