Strategic Plan 2004-2009

QUALITY   EFFECTIVENESS   EFFICIENCY   INFLUENCE

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of Maryland Nonprofits, we are pleased to present the association’s Strategic Plan for 2004–2009. 

At its core, the plan has four major themes -- Quality, Effectiveness, Efficiency and Influence -- which inform our overall objective to help nonprofits in Maryland to:

• Provide the highest quality of services to the community, effectively and efficiently;
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and accountability in their governance, management and operations;
• Advance and protect the public interest of the people and communities nonprofits serve; and
• Enjoy recognition, trust and support from the broader community.

This plan is the culmination of a lengthy effort that began in the Fall of 2002 and that included an exhaustive review of our past and current operations, including interviews of almost 100 Maryland Nonprofits’ stakeholders, as well as spirited examination of prospects for the future. Within the Plan, you will find our newly revised Mission Statement, a statement of Our Vision for the Future of Maryland's Nonprofit Sector and a statement of Our Vision for the Future of Maryland Nonprofits.

Structurally, each of five succinct goal statements is followed by a short narrative that is intended to provide further context and explanation of the goal and then by a number of bulleted points describing the impact we expect to see if we are successful in achieving the goal. Following each goal are the strategies that describe how Maryland Nonprofits will pursue the particular goal.

Click here to view/download a copy of the Strategic Plan, 2004-2009 in pdf format.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations' (Maryland Nonprofits') mission is to strengthen and support nonprofits' ability to serve the public, while promoting the highest standards of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance and management.   Maryland Nonprofits strives to increase recognition of, trust in and support for the nonprofit sector and to expand the influence of the nonprofit sector on issues that impact the people and communities it serves.

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OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF MARYLAND'S NONPROFIT SECTOR

Maryland’s nonprofit sector is a diverse and thriving set of organizations that is integral to the social and economic well being and fulfillment of individuals, families and communities in Maryland and elsewhere.

Generally recognized as an essential vehicle through which an active and engaged citizenry works together to enhance the quality of life and to promote equity, justice and respect for the rights and dignity of all people, Maryland’s nonprofit sector enjoys widespread recognition, influence, and respect.

Marshalling private effort for the public good, and operating consistent with values such as honesty, integrity, openness and compassion, nonprofits in Maryland:

• Improve conditions and enhance opportunities for all members of society.
• Foster a sense of community and mutual respect while celebrating diversity.
• Unite as a distinct sector and work together to preserve and protect the special qualities that are integral to the sector’s success.
• Uphold the principles of freedom of expression, freedom of association and openness in the public policymaking process.
• Shape the outcomes of public causes, speaking out on important issues and encouraging civic involvement that gives voice to both majority and minority interests and concerns.
• Garner trust; uphold accountability and stewardship of public and private resources.
• Manage efficiently and effectively, readily demonstrating impact and accomplishments, as well as excellence in governance, executive leadership, financial and human resources management and resource development.

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OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF MARYLAND NONPROFITS

The Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations (Maryland Nonprofits) is recognized across the nonprofit sector and among policymakers, media, opinion leaders, and the general public, as the leading representative of and the authoritative source of information about the state’s nonprofit sector.

Maryland Nonprofits is an effective and respected convener, facilitator, partner, analyst and strategist, capable of addressing key strategic issues facing the sector, including the people and communities it serves.

Through Maryland Nonprofits, the nonprofit community has access to a staff of entrepreneurial, dedicated and talented professionals and a network of peers with expertise in all facets of nonprofit governance and management. The Association assembles, synthesizes and provides a full range of information resources that anticipate and meet the learning needs of our diverse group of nonprofit members.

Maryland Nonprofits is a national leader in the fields of nonprofit performance, ethics and accountability, and capacity building in governance, management and operations. The Association has advanced insights into effective nonprofit operation and disseminates that knowledge widely. Our programs and services are creative and proven to be effective. The Association strives to be a role model in its own practices.

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