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Root to RiseS.E.E.D. PLANAn Outline for the Organization’s Strategic Planning EffortsS – SustainabilityDiverse financing, 8 forms of capital, staffing E – Embodiment Board culture, be the change, use permaculture principles and practices to guide the work and programmingE – EngagementCommunity input, project selection based on needs, education and participation, permblitz, resources library, educational series and courses.D – DevelopmentWeaving this all together into a short term and long-term plan, steps it will take to implement S.E.E., education center, housing plan for students, where does this go and how?Vision StatementPlanting Seeds and Growing Permaculture Everywhere with EveryoneMission StatementThe mission of Root to Rise is to encourage community and personal discovery of ecological and social systems through experiential permaculture learning and provide opportunities to shift from theory to practice and embodiment.Guiding Principles Provide a hub for permaculture resources education and demonstration where people can learn share and experience together.Educate beyond the classroom into the community.Act as a permaculture ecosystem - diverse, integrated, and sharing energy and ideas.Demonstrate by example the practice of permaculture in all its efforts and processes.Shift the community landscape to be more inclusive of food, habitat, renewables, and biodiverse gathering spaces.Foster the transition from theory to practice.Enable communities to recognize and acknowledge the benefits of equitable distribution of resources.Sustainability (S)Organizational StrategiesIncorporate and include diverse community members in its development plan and its financial stability (expanded by the 8 Forms of Capital).Develop a concise process for using the 8 forms of capital to document and communicate public involvement.Formalize opportunities for the public to be engaged with Root to Rise.Engage tools for the Board and public to become educated about the importance of equity and non-monetary forms of contribution. Identify stable streams of funding including grant writing.Meet with and conduct due diligence on other like-minded organizations around the country to learn of available funding.Create membership plan that is simple and low impact on Board capacities.Formulate process to support collaboration with other organizations. Develop revenue streams that reduces reliance on grant making and fundraising.Investigate and implement partnerships with for-profit entities that produce consistent revenue streams through the development of products or services.Develop educational products that are offered annually or seasonally and are self-fundedConduct gap analysis to determine demand for educational servicesDevelop marketing materials that reach underserved populationsGenerate demand for educational products through marketing and collaboration with other organizations.Create plan to generate list of potential donors to sponsor students who do not have the resources to participate in educational opportunities.Embodiment (E)Organizational StrategiesHave the tools necessary for internal and external communication from which it can develop, process and implement the strategic plan, day-to-day programming and materials.Develop a screening process to assist the Board in determining which projects to engage in and share this with other organizations.Create a board culture that integrates permaculture with non-profit best practices.Board members will participate in at least two Root to Rise events each year.Board members will rotate responsibility for leading Board Meeting opening practice to include interpretation of a permaculture principle.Board members shall complete niche analysis within the first year of being on the Board.Increase the organizational and governance capacity of the organization.Ensure there are sufficient Board members that fulfil the 8 Shields Model.Ensure that the Board represents diverse perspective, skills and life experiences.External StrategiesSpecifically target opportunities to engage underserved communities and meaningfully explore their needs through the lens of permaculture principles.Identify other organizations that are already working with these populations and learn about their services and how we integrate permaculture into their processes.Identify populations that are not being served (how?)Engagement (E)Organizational StrategiesHave a clear and actionable outreach plan for communication to the Root to Rise community.Engage expert/consultant to help guide communications using technology to compensate for Board capacities.Ensure reaching organizations working with underserved individuals.External StrategiesShare stories of people and experiences that foster restoration, regeneration and resiliency.Have students write personal experiences/ testimonials Develop template of questions that generate good stories and demonstrate changes in behavior through storytelling.Web engagement Increase community awareness of the organization.Hold community educational events open to all Create plaque with logo to acknowledge Root to Rise involvement.Build relationship with mediaPartner with community organizations.Go to other potential partners’ organization meetings when appropriate.Engage other organizations to co-host programming and events.Meaningfully connect with other hubs of community engagement.Establish consistent gatherings with other organizations with similar missions.Attend conferences and events that support grass-roots efforts.Develop social networks that generate projects within communities.Attend other organizations’ collaborative meetings. Development (D)External StrategiesProvide educational opportunities.Conduct analysis to determine what products and service are needed to improve area communities and personal growth.Conduct analysis of types of educational opportunities that are already available from other organizations. Research traditional educational institutions and learn what systems are producing positive results.Upon completion of the SEED Plan, offer the documented process to other organizations. Develop a pipeline of students for both design work and implementation/demonstration projects.Engage with communities in educational programming that explores and applies the principles of permaculture.Hold public film/talk series annually Conduct demonstration projectsCollaborate with secondary school students and educational organizations.Obtain a space for the organizationConduct equipment assessment or shared tool library and storage needs.Create Student Housing Plan Assess classroom and educational needs for ongoing programming.Create resource library ................
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