PACD Strategic Plan

PACD
OBJECTIVES
January 2006 - June 2007

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PACD Mission
PACD is a nonprofit corporation that supports, enhances, and promotes Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts and their programs.

1 - Increase the Visibility of PACD with the State Legislature

• Maintain a part-time Government Relations/Policy Specialist position
  
• Seek amendments to Act 217 (if approved by members)
  
• Comment on other legislation affecting conservation districts and their programs
  
• Revise Capitol Day program

2 - Represent Conservation Districts with State Government

• Evaluate and comment on proposed programs for conservation districts
  
• Review and comment on revisions to existing programs and regulatory changes
  
• Seek adequate funding for conservation district programs

3 - Develop and Increase PACD Financial Resources

• Eliminate PACD debt
  
• Increase non-dues revenue
  
• Obtain more staff time dedicated to PACD activities
  
• Increase services to members (such as educational mini-grants and the PACD Engineering Assistance Program)

4 - Increase the Visibility of PACD to its Members and the Public

• Develop a public relations plan
  
• Revise the PACD awards program
  
• Maintain PACD web site as a clearinghouse for members and others
  
• Develop new relationships and partnerships with other organizations (such as CCAP, PSATS, etc.)

5 - Play an Active Role in the Building for Tomorrow Leadership and Professional Development Program

• Ensure that PACD staff and members participate on the Leadership Development Committee
  
• Facilitate the training and development of District Directors and Staff at PACD functions