YOU-2021-25-Strategic-Plan - Flipbook - Page 5
In-person
hybrid learning
programming
begins
2021
FALL
MARCH
Y.O.U. 50th
Anniversary
Celebration
THEORY OF CHANGE DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Y.O.U.
Headquarters
re-opens
Full return
to traditional
programming
JAN
SEPT
Theory of Change Development Fall 2020– Winter 2021
Strategic Planning Spring– Fall 2021
Y.O.U’s Theory of Change was developed through a participatory process
Y.O.U. engaged Open Door Advisors to create a plan to guide the
with Y.O.U. staff members from across the organization. Staff worked
organization into our next era. Planning engaged staff, board members,
together to clarify, articulate, and build consensus around program goals
and stakeholders from across the community (funders, donors, partners,
and anticipated outcomes. This process was designed and led by consultant
schools, and municipal leaders). Strategic discussions and goal-setting
Eric Brown, a program evaluator and PhD candidate at Northwestern’s
sessions generated year-by-year goals and action plans across four strategic
School of Education and Social Policy. Y.O.U.’s Theory of Change played
imperatives and corresponding key tactics.
a foundational role in strategic planning, specifically the fundamental
clarifications of our mission, vision, and values.
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