Developing the Plan

Although it might seem otherwise, a plan for sustainability is not just about raising funds; it's also about raising friends. Friend raising is about building relationships with individuals and organizations within the community that can help you meet both long- and short-term goals. Put another way, friend raising is an ongoing public awareness campaign.

Developing a sustainability plan means developing goals, objectives, strategies, and action steps for getting and keeping resources. Read on for several steps to help guide you through the process:

• Decide who will develop the plan.
• Conduct an internal audit.
• Determine and assess resources.
• Set objectives.
• Reach out to supporters.
• Implement the plan.