Strategic Planning

In late 2012, Free Geek's board created a strategic planning committee (known as StratComm).

Tools we've used

Tools for assessing our current situation:

Sustainability Bubble Charts

One tool we use helps us assess a dual bottom line. This tool lets us visually review our program activities by weighing both financial success and mission impact. The process is spelled out in the book Nonprofit Sustainability and uses a bubble chart to show cost, net income (or net loss), and mission impact.

• Bubble Chart Document

SWOT

This classic tool helps us see our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats side by side.

• Introduction to SWOT Chart
• SWOT Chart

Relevant documents

• Operational vs. Strategic Issues
• Strategy Change Cycle
• Strategy Planning Overview
• Sustainability Bubble Charts 2008-2012
• SWOT brainstorm from our first Town Hall Meeting

Committee Members

• Mark Ralston, Board, (Committee chairperson)
• Ashley Sue Masoomian, Bargaining Unit
• John Ashcraft, Bargaining Unit
• Richard Seymour, Senior Management Team
• Cynthia Prevatte, Senior Management Team
• Darren Heiber, Senior Management Team
• Dina Dickerson, Board

Past Members

• Michael Kelly, Volunteer, Bargaining Unit, Management
• Kyle Kasner, Volunteer, Bargaining Unit
• Mary Meier, Volunteer

Contact the Committee via e-mail - strategyATfreegeekDOTorg.

Bulletins

• December 12, 2012
• January 26, 2013
• February 9, 2013
• March 9, 2013

Meetings

StratComm Meetings happen in the Meeting Room on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 4:30-6pm.

• April 16, 2013
• May 7, 2013
• May 21, 2013
• June 4, 2013
• June 18, 2013