National Council Objectives (2010-12)

The following are the objectives established by National Council for 2010-2012.

Objectives

	objective buckets
	completed objectives
	on agenda for next Council meeting (February 2011)

Brotherhood Development: Brotherhood Development is our goal to further develop our Members across internal and external areas of focus.

Objective	Status	Description	Assigned to
1.0 BD		Further develop National Council candidate training	President
2.0 BD		Transition and develop Council members within their roles	President
3.0 BD		Better utilize NDC to develop leaders through peer drafted policy	President
4.0 BD		LIA - continue to work with staff on LIA and ensure that our budget reflects adequate long-term funding to grow and develop the program.	VPF / Staff
5.0 BD		Continue to work to with Staff, other National Council Officers, and Chapters to spread the mission of TFA among chapters as well as encouraging other philanthropic ideas.	VPPD
6.0 BD		Work with VPF on possibility of Philanthropy Fund to assist chapters in their philanthropic endeavors. Educational component of this fund will have those chapters receiving funds helping out other chapters by sharing ideas.	VPPD
7.0 BD		Encourage all Regional Conference service projects to be TFA related to ensure that every chapter has the opportunity to assist with TFA mission.	VPPD/ VPCD

Risk Management: Risk Management is an encompassing goal to manage and mitigate risks that the organization may encounter. These include financial, asset and investment risks, ensuring a safe and professional environment for our Members and prospective members, and preparing for unknown challenges to components to our organization such as management, leadership roles and events.

Objective	Status	Description	Assigned to
1.0 RM		Build stronger initiation programs in regard to prevention of hazing and mitigating any risk for prospective members	President
2.0 RM		Budget and Financial Planning - Ensure that the overall budget structure is in support of major initiatives and meeting staff's operational needs.	VPF / Staff
3.0 RM		Resource Planning - Working with ED to ensure adequate resource allocation and financial support for anticipated future resource needs.	VPF / Staff
4.0 RM		5-year Plan - Maintain the five-year budget projection as a benchmark for expansion and staffing.	VPF / Staff
5.0 RM		Fund Development - Set appropriate long- and short-term fund goals and explore budgeting and donor campaign strategies to achieve those goals.	VPF
6.0 RM		Foundation Liaison - Act as the primary point of contact for Foundation to ensure that Foundation Board goals and objectives align with National Council's.	VPF
7.0 RM		HR Manual Review - Review the HR manual to ensure that HR policies are up-to-date and reflect best practices.	VPF
8.0 RM		Financial Controls - Review the current financial controls and make updates as required to ensure appropriate oversight.	VPF
9.0 RM		Brother Engagement in Financial Strategy - Explore options to increase Member participation in strategic financial decisions.	VPF

Strategic Expansion: On going initiatives to grow our organizations across several strategic areas. These include expanding Phi Sigma Pi to new collegiate campuses, expanding Alumni organizations, and continue efforts to build sustainable membership numbers within our Chapters.

Objective	Status	Description	Assigned to
1.0 EX		Objective	Council Member/Staff

Resource Development: These objectives relate to the national resources that help Chapters and Members engage with the national organization. Within this area of focus are efforts to improve communication tools, interaction with National Council and National Staff, as well as components of national events.

Objective	Status	Description	Assigned to
1.0 RD		Better define the roles of Council and National Staff	President
2.0 RD		Improve accessibility and reach of National Events	President