Strategic Plan (2000 -2003)

Legal Aid Society (Kentucky) - 050012

Abstract Number: 050012

February 2005

The Legal Aid Society launched a process to develop a three-year strategic plan in October, 1999. Members of Legal Aid Society's management team, staff and board were represented during the eleven-month process used to develop a three-year strategic plan. Data analyzed in the preparation of the plan included: a 1999 client survey of needs (163 responses); a 1999 community needs survey (175 responses); results from previous management and board reviews of the internal needs of Legal Aid Society, and a survey of staff administered in May, 2000. Members of the strategic planning team wanted a strategic plan that will generate results. The team wanted the process to be an inclusive one that would gain a better sense of current functioning, organize a clear picture of the direction of the organization, and develop a system of resource allocation that matches client needs. The staff reviewed and revised a proposed mission statement. Although the existing mission statement was substantive and clear, the general thinking of the group was to create a mission statement that is compelling and clear regarding the purpose of the organization and one that is easy to remember. "Pursue justice for people in poverty," is the mission statement that received the greatest level of support from staff.

The team selected five general focal points for developing strategic objectives: 1) client services; 2) advocacy for social policy; 3) coordination and administration; 4) fund development and; 5) public relations.

Specific strategies were developed to accomplish each objective. Each strategy requires the formulation of an action plan, which will be the responsibility of action teams. The management team and board of directors will oversee the ongoing review and develop the annual work plan within the framework of the approved three-year strategic plan.

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Contact Information:

Jeff A. Been
Associate Director
Legal Aid Society
425 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: (502) 584-1254
Fax: (502) 584-8014
jbeen@laslou.org

Additional Information:

• Strategic Plan (2000 – 2003) ( 144k)

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