Theological Mandate
– The nature of the universe God created which provides for this organization.
Community Need
– The condition which calls for an initiative to make a positive difference in the world.
Values-Owners
– The individuals and groups that invest time, talent, treasure, or credibility in this organization with the expectation of a return on their investment in the form of a better world which expresses values they support.
Core Values
– What is ultimately most important in making all governance and operational decisions and actions, thereby providing organizational integrity. The values are further defined through principles related to specific aspects of governance and operations.
Beneficiaries
– The categories of individuals and groups whose lives the organization intends to change. Beneficiaries may be divided into Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary with the latter being less important in measuring success.
Vision
– The ultimate desired state of each category of beneficiary as a result of the impact of the organization. Organizational success will be determined by progress toward the vision.
Mission
– The primary organizational approach for moving toward the Vision.
Targets
– The desired change (benefits and cost) in the state of each category of beneficiary within 3 years.
Strategic Direction
– The primary approaches to be used to achieve the Targets.
Milestones
– The desired change (benefits and cost) in the state of each category of beneficiary during the next operating year.
Strategic Initiatives
– The primary new approaches to be use to achieve the Milestones.