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About the Vision and Mission StatementsThe vision statement focuses on tomorrow and what the organization wants to become. The mission statement focuses on today and what the organization does and why.?VISION: WHAT IT ISYour vision statement gives the organization direction.?It is the view of the future that provides purpose. The vision statement is the guiding star. It is about what you want to become. It’s aspirational. This promotes growth, both internally and externally. A strong vision helps teams focus on what matters the most for their company. It invites innovation. States what you see through a lens of hope.TRY ITAnswer questions look like:What are our hopes and dreams?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What problem are we solving for the greater good?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Who and what are we inspiring to change?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How to do it. Start with, “We see a world in which…”______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MISSION - WHAT IT ISReason for being. Based on the problem/need.Accurately explains what the organization does, for whom and why. Articulates the organization’s essential nature, its values and its work.DescriptionBrief. Free of jargon – not confusing to those not attached to the field.Clear, succinct -doesn’t try to express every sentiment attached to the work.Resonates with leadership, community and constituencies. Answers questions like:What are the opportunities or needs that we exist to address and for whom?(Purpose of the organization)What are we doing to address these needs? (The business of the organization)What principles or beliefs guide our work?What is our purpose?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What do we do as an organization to accomplish this?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are our values/principles and beliefs that guide the way we do business?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Start with: “We are driven by our mission which is to…”____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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