Strengthen organizational capacity of CFA for growth and development.

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    Goal 1(a) – Strengthen organizational capacity of CFA for growth and development.

    Objective 1.1 Build board capacity.
    Strategy Resp. Party Target Date
    Strategy 1.1.1 Hire Consulting agency NNPRC.org to provide training on strategic planning over next 12-months to reach the next level of growth, complete training module. Robertine Done
    Strategy 1.1.2 Select seven (7) new board members using permission based fundraising technique Robertine
    Strategy 1.1.3 Review By-Laws and Conflict of Interest Policies Robertine
    Strategy 1.1.3 Provide board members with written board commitments and responsibilities, job descriptions and training information Robertine
    Strategy 1.1.4 Have board members choose a strategic committee to chair (Strategy, Program, Partnership, Marketing, Fundraising, Sponsorship). Whole Board
    Strategy 1.1.5 Train board members regarding developing committees and obtaining volunteers and donors using their spheres of influence and permission-based fundraising. NNPRC Ongoing
    Strategy 1.1.6 Have board members obtain volunteers for their individual committees. WholeBoard Ongoing
    Strategy 1.1.7 Schedule and facilitate monthly board meetings, keep meeting notes, and ensure action plans are progressing and key items are being completed. Robertine Ongoing
    Objective 1.2 Develop Strategic Plan for Organizational Growth
    Strategy 1.2.1 Create a comprehensive and professional strategic plan and share with board members.
    Strategy 1.2.2 Use this strategic plan to optimizes CFA fundraising efforts.
    Objective 1.3 Improve marketing message and marketing outreach
    Strategy 1.3.1 Equip board with message and marketing material (Brochure, Video, etc.).
    Strategy 1.3.2 Enhance/affirm vision, mission, purpose, and core values.
    Strategy 1.3.3 Assess program with vision, mission, purpose, and core values.
    Strategy 1.3.4 Update website with vision, mission, purpose, and core values.
    Strategy 1.3.5 Summarize marketing message in elevator speech, tagline, and memorable hook that can be shared by board members and volunteers with potential donors and sponsors.
    Strategy 1.3.6 Develop marketing tools (brochures, email templates, newsletter templates) that project message.

     

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    Strategy 1.3.7 Create quarterly Newsletter.
    Objective 1.4 Create Donor Management System to nurture and retain donors.
    Strategy 1.4.1 Contact Softwareadvice.com – a questionnaire walks you through what software five Donor Management Systems (DMS) (also known as Donor Relationship Management software) best serve our needs. (Suggest using www.LittleGreenLight.com)
    Strategy 1.4.2 Select one DMS for Care For All and implement.
    Strategy 1.4.3 Complete training to learn all functions of new DMS.
    Strategy 1.4.4 Ask board members to contribute a list of names to be added to DMS database.
    Strategy 1.4.5 Input donor contact information of all new donors and potential donors.
    Objective 1.5 Develop relationships with local leaders and potential partners on-the-ground in Cameroon.
    Strategy 1.5.1 Research local humanitarian aid NGOs and local government agencies.
    Strategy 1.5.2 Contact and potential partners, beginning with NGOs, and then with government agencies.
    Strategy 1.5.3 Develop communications with local representatives to act as liaisons between community partners and local development.

     

     

    Goal 1(b): Increase fundraising capacity for Care For All (CFA).
    The following objectives are split out as Goal 1(b) simply because there are too many steps and moving parts to consider this as a single objective, but these objectives are incorporated as part of capacity building under Goal 1.
    Objective 1.5 Use Events to attract donors and raise money from existing donors, beginning with a friend raising event.
    Strategy Resp.Party TargetDate
    Strategy 1.5.1(a) Host Friend-Raising Fundraiser to invite new people to learn more about CFA.
    Strategy 1.5.1(b) Create a list of 10 captains who can help invite 20 people each.
    Strategy 1.5.1(c) Compare captains’ donor lists to resolve any overlapping names.
    Strategy 1.5.1(d) Provide each captain with marketing materials to invite 20 guests, with goal of 10 guests per captain.
    Strategy 1.5.1(e) Provide training for captains on how to increase donors through their circles of friends.
    Strategy 1.5.2 Solicit support of local businesses to sponsor event.

     

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    Strategy 1.5.3 Solicit businesses for giveaways as prizes and raffle/auction items.
    Strategy 1.5.4 Prepare a donor appeal for end of event to ask guests to sign-up as monthly donors.
    Strategy 1.5.5 Obtain volunteers to help at fundraiser.
    Objective 1.6 Use Spring 2024 Event to attract donors and raise money from existing donors.
    Strategy 1.6.1 Reserve space for a Spring Fundraiser.
    Strategy 1.6.2(a) Create goal of 150 guests to raise $30,000+
    Strategy 1.6.2(b) Create a list of 15 captains who can help invite 20 people each
    Strategy 1.6.2(c) Compare captains’ donor lists to resolve any overlapping names
    Strategy 1.6.2(d) Provide each captain with marketing materials to invite 20 guests, with goal of 10 guests per captain
    Strategy 1.6.2(e) Provide training for captains on how to increase donors through their circles of friends
    Strategy 1.6.3 Solicit support of local businesses to sponsor event.
    Strategy 1.6.4 Solicit businesses for giveaways as prizes and raffle/auction items
    Strategy 1.6.5 Prepare a donor appeal for end of event to ask guests to sign-up as monthly donors.
    Objective 1.7 Prepare Direct Donor Appeals
    Strategy 1.7.1 Run a peer-to-peer campaign for Giving Tuesday
    Strategy 1.7.2 Schedule multiple donor request campaigns throughout year (4 or 5)
    Strategy 1.7.3 Write/create donor appeal letters and/or materials
    Strategy 1.7.4 Solicit donors and board members for additional names
    Strategy 1.7.5 Send out donor request letters with a different theme or program being served each time
    Strategy 1.7.6 Conduct new donor appreciation phone calls
    Objective 1.8 Raise money through grants.
    Strategy 1.8.1 Grant research
    Strategy 1.8.2 Create a Grants Calendar
    Strategy 1.8.3 Prepare Grant Applications on a timely basis

     

    Goal 2 – Create Water and Sanitation Solutions through Community Partnerships.
    Because CFA does not have the financial capacity, experience, or knowledge to directly support the building of water and sanitation systems, at least initially our goal is to createpartnerships with organizations who can help, and help identify communities that need access to water and sanitation, beginning in Cameroon, and then in other communities we serve.
    Objective 2.1 Research Community Needs and Identify Potential Partners.
    Strategy Resp. Party TargetDate
    Strategy 2.1.1 Conduct thorough research on water accessibility and quality in rural communities in Cameroon.
    Strategy 2.1.2 Collect data on water sources, availability, and quality in target communities.
    Strategy 2.1.3 Identify communities with the greatest need for water solutions.
    Strategy 2.1.4 Assess local preferences and cultural considerations for water sources.
    Strategy 2.1.5 Identify and research potential partner organizations experienced in water projects. (See Appendix A.)
    Strategy 2.1.6 Research each organization’s mission, projects, and approach to community engagement.
    Strategy 2.1.7 Evaluate their previous projects’ success and sustainability.
    Objective 2.2 Establish Collaborative Partnerships.
    Strategy 2.2.1 Reach out and establish initial connections with potential partner organizations.
    Strategy 2.2.2 Share the mission and vision of your organization and the communities you aim to serve.
    Strategy 2.2.3 Schedule virtual or in-person meetings to discuss mutual goals and expectations.
    Strategy 2.2.4 Discuss partnership arrangement, including on-the-ground coordination, expenses, marketing, long-term needs, and more.
    Objective 2.3 Formulate sustainable projects plan.
    Strategy 2.3.1 In collaboration with community partner, design tailored water solutions’ plan.
    Strategy 2.3.2 Share community research findings with community partner that can inform project design.
    Strategy 2.3.3 Discuss and decide on suitable solutions and use of technologies.
    Strategy 2.3.4 Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones.
    Strategy 2.3.5 Secure funding (related to Goal 1(b) above).
    Objective 2.4 Monitor and Evaluate Project Progress.
    Strategy 2.4.1 Schedule regular progress monitoring and recording meetings.
    Strategy 2.4.2 Establish basic communication channels for sharing of information between meetings.
    Strategy 2.4.3 Implement data collection mechanisms or software to assess project effectiveness.
    Strategy 2.4.4 Visit project sites to ensure they align with project plans and quality standards.

     

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    Strategy 2.4.5 Engage with community members to gather feedback and assess their satisfaction.

     

     

    Goal 3 – Enhance Healthcare Accessibility:
    Unlike the goal to provide access to water and sanitation, Goal 3 includes on-hands work and a level of expertise brought to the project by CFA. However, some of the goals and objectives related to partnership development will be similar to objectives and strategies in Goal 2 but for healthcare.
    Objective 3.1 Research Community Needs and Identify Potential Partners.
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    Strategy3.1.1 Conduct thorough research on access to healthcare in rural communities in Cameroon.
    Strategy3.1.2 Collect data on hospitals, medical clinics, other healthcare resources, and their missing needs.
    Strategy3.1.3 Identify communities with the greatest need for improvements to healthcare.
    Strategy3.1.4 Assess local preferences and cultural considerations for healthcare (transportation, medical clinics, support for hospitals?).
    Strategy3.1.5 Create an inventory of what these areas need most (durable medical equipment, healthcare workers, medications, transportation?)
    Strategy3.1.6 Organize the delivery of aid, including medical equipment, medications, and personnel.
    Strategy 3.1.7 Schedule short-term missions-healthcare trips to Cameroon where help is needed most to provide for vaccinations, healthcare screenings, and more.
    Objective 3.2 Establish Collaborative Partnerships.
    Strategy3.2.1 Reach out and establish initial connections with potential partner organizations.
    Strategy3.2.2 Share the mission and vision of your organization and the communities you aim to serve.
    Strategy3.2.3 Schedule virtual or in-person meetings to discuss mutual goals and expectations.
    Strategy3.2.4 Discuss partnership arrangement, including on-the-ground coordination, expenses, marketing, long-term needs, and more.
    Objective 3.3 Formulate sustainable projects plan.
    Strategy3.3.1 In collaboration with community partner, design long-term healthcare solutions.
    Strategy3.3.2 Share community research findings with community partner that can inform project design.
    Strategy3.3.3 Discuss and decide on suitable solutions and use of healthcare resources.

     

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    Strategy3.3.4 Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones.
    Strategy3.3.5 Secure funding (related to Goal 1(b) above).
    Objective 3.4 Monitor and Evaluate Project Progress.
    Strategy3.4.1 Schedule regular progress monitoring and recording meetings.
    Strategy3.4.2 Establish basic communication channels for sharing of information between meetings.
    Strategy3.4.3 Implement data collection mechanisms or software to assess project effectiveness.
    Strategy3.4.4 Visit project sites to ensure they align with project plans and quality standards.
    Strategy3.4.5 Engage with community members to gather feedback and assess their satisfaction.

     

     

    Goal 4 – Expand Education Outreach.
    At least initially, the objectives and strategies for Goal 4 will mirror objectives and strategies for Goal 3, except the focus will be on education rather than healthcare.
    Objective 4.1 Research Community Needs and Identify Potential Partners.
    Strategy Resp. Party TargetDate
    Strategy4.1.1 Conduct thorough research on access to education in rural communities in Cameroon.
    Strategy4.1.2 Collect data on schools and educational resources, and their missing needs.
    Strategy4.1.3 Identify communities with the greatest need for improvements to access to education.
    Strategy 4.1.4 Assess local preferences and cultural considerations for education (proximity to villages, quality of teachers, costs – what will local people expect from quality education?).
    Strategy4.1.5 Create an inventory of what these areas need most (books, supplies, buildings, curriculum, teachers?)
    Objective 4.2 Establish Collaborative Partnerships.
    Strategy4.2.1 Reach out and establish initial connections with potential partner organizations.
    Strategy4.2.2 Share the mission and vision of your organization and the communities you aim to serve.
    Strategy4.2.3 Schedule virtual or in-person meetings to discuss mutual goals and expectations.
    Strategy4.2.4 Discuss partnership arrangement, including on-the-ground coordination, expenses, marketing, long-term needs, and more.

     

    Objective 4.3 Formulate sustainable projects plan.
    Strategy Resp. Party TargetDate
    Strategy4.3.1 In collaboration with community partner, design long-term education solutions.
    Strategy4.3.2 Share community research findings with community partner that can inform project design.
    Strategy4.3.3 Discuss and decide on suitable solutions and use of education resources.
    Strategy4.3.4 Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones for the creation of schools.
    Strategy4.3.5 Secure funding (related to Goal 1(b) above).
    Objective 4.4 Monitor and Evaluate Project Progress.
    Strategy4.4.1 Schedule regular progress monitoring and recording meetings.
    Strategy4.4.2 Establish basic communication channels for sharing of information between meetings.
    Strategy4.4.3 Implement data collection mechanisms or software to assess project effectiveness.
    Strategy4.4.4 Visit project sites to ensure they align with project plans and quality standards.
    Strategy4.4.5 Engage with community members to gather feedback and assess their satisfaction.

     

     

    Goal 5 – Community Empowerment and Development.
    Engage in community-based projects that empower local residents to take an active role in their own development. Facilitate skill-building workshops, training programs, and economic empowerment initiatives to enhance self-sufficiency and sustainability.
    Objective 5.1 Research Community Needs
    Strategy Resp. Party TargetDate
    Strategy 5.1.1 Research should be incorporated into Goals 2, 3 and 4 above.
    Strategy 5.1.2 Borrow needs assessment surveys conducted by community partners.
    Objective 5.2 Facilitate Community Workshops and Training Programs
    Strategy 5.2.1 Identify skills and knowledge areas where training is needed.
    Strategy 5.2.2 Design and deliver tailored workshops where training is needed.
    Strategy 5.2.3 Develop curriculum and training materials addressing identified needs.
    Strategy 5.2.4 Organize workshops covering topics such as agriculture, healthcare, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship.
    Strategy 5.2.5 Partner with local NGOs, experts, and institutions to provide specialized training.

     

    Strategy 5.2.6 Leverage local knowledge for culturally relevant and effective training.
    Objective 5.3 Foster Community Participation and Engagement
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    Strategy 5.3.1 Work with community leaders to create committees representing different aspects of development.
    Strategy 5.3.2 Ensure inclusivity and participation from all community members.
    Strategy 5.3.3 Schedule meetings to discuss projects, challenges, and opportunities.
    Strategy 5.3.4 Encourage open dialogue and sharing of ideas among community members.
    Strategy 5.3.5 Train community leaders in effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
    Strategy 5.3.6 Empower leaders to facilitate productive discussions and address conflicts.