Mountain Studies Institute Strategic Plan 2021-2023

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13 Mountain Studies Institute Institute CAPACITY GOALS Our strategic goals require significant resources and capacity to accomplish. As part of the strategic planning process, we reviewed our internal capacity and resources. In response, we established a set of capacity goals to ensure that we have the people, resources, and policies necessary to attain our vision. 1) SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE, ENHANCE OUR CULTURE Our talented staff and board are the strongest assets of the organization. Our goal is to maintain a high level of capacity by providing the necessary development and support for staff and board, as well as ensure our organizational culture fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positive outlook and growth. Staff professional development will receive greater attention. We will ensure our work environment is conducive to productive and satisfying work and reflects the technology needs of the day. 3) DEVELOP A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING It is imperative that MSI staff are at the forefront of scientific advancements in mountain science and are versed, trained, and competent in leading-edge technologies. We must remain aware of how we impact, or are impacted by, our partners, the political and economic climate, and current issues that can influence our collective success. The rapidly changing world of information technology also presents challenges and opportunities. We will ensure resources are made available and effectively used and that MSI thoughtfully evaluates its work to understand our effectiveness, adapt as needed, and constantly improve our approaches. 5) EMBRACE STORYTELLING TO SHARE “SCIENCE PEOPLE CAN USE” MSI strives to fill information needs and knowledge gaps that enhances knowledge and informs better decisions to sustain our communities and mountain systems. Yet, our audience—as varied as it gets—has different interests and information needs, as well as preferred modes of engagement. We will develop and implement a communication strategy that leverages our work into engaging and relatable stories (Science People Can Use), enhances our social media presence, and connects to the values and interests of our communities, policy and decision-makers, and funders.
Strategic Strategic Plan Plan 2021-2023 14 2) BE A HIGH-LEVEL NONPROFIT INSTITUTION AND TRUSTED PARTNER We seek to serve a wide geography of the San Juan Mountains region which spans many thousands of square miles, is separated by mountain passes, and includes diverse cultures and values. We receive funding from a variety of sources, and develop and participate in numerous collaborative partnerships. Our donors, partners, board, and staff deserve nothing less than absolute transparency, accountability, and fiduciary responsibility, and our growth depends on it. Therefore, MSI will deliver those attributes. 4) BUILD FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT UNDERGIRD SHORT AND LONG-TERM STABILITY We need to ensure that our people and programs have the resources they need to succeed. To achieve long-term stability, we require a diverse funding portfolio, productive relations with funders, and strong partnerships. We will strengthen our rainy-day reserve fund and carve out base-operational funds to support targeted innovative research activities. This will enhance staff opportunities to contribute directly to the body of mountain science research and/or its application. We will embark on a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances MSI into new markets and revamps its donor giving platform.
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