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YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC

The Y.™ For a better us.

aka YMCA of Central New York   |   Syracuse, NY   |  http://ymcacny.org

Mission

The mission of the YMCA of Central New York is to put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Ruling year info

1971

President & CEO

Mr. Josh Royce

Main address

340 Montgomery St.

Syracuse, NY 13202 USA

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EIN

15-0532278

NTEE code info

YMCA, YWCA, YWHA, YMHA (P27)

Physical Fitness/Community Recreational Facilities (N30)

Arts Education/Schools (A25)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The YMCA of Central New York is a 24-million-dollar association, ranked in the top 90 Y's in the country. Our association has grown tremendously in the past 5 years and the administrative support needs have not grown with it. We must build the resources necessary in HR, Marketing, Development and operational oversight in order to meet the high demands of our 7 branches. In addition, the YMCA has an image issue which was discovered through our strategic planning process. Too many people view the YMCA as a gym and swim. The YMCA is far more than a gym, and we do not see ourselves as a health club. The image of the Y is important to us. We must work to help our members and the public understand the Y's cause-driven work, our community outreach programs, services to members, and the overwhelming work we do in our community.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Cancer Survivor Programs

Cancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. At the Y, we're dedicated to helping cancer survivors thrive through programs and facilities that meet the specific needs of survivors.

Population(s) Served
Adults

At the Y, we provide learning environments that help our youth grow to be confident and connected today - and engaged, contributing citizens tomorrow.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Since its founding in 1858, the Y has helped men find the support they need. Why? Because we know that men who regain their strength - in spirit, mind and body - help strengthen their families, their friends and the entire community.

Population(s) Served
Men and boys

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

1. Provide innovative programs and services that strengthen youth and families
2. Be a community leader for leadership and skill development for Teens
3. Extend our offerings of high quality programs and practices that nurture cognitive, social-emotional and physical development of all young people from birth to career
4. Expand the Y’s spirit, mind, and body framework in both existing and new communities to reduce the health & well-being gap in under-served and under-resourced communities
5. Strengthen current and establish new relationships with other entities to further a true community integrated health model
6. Ensure the Y’s healthy living framework provides equitable access to assist individuals and families in achieving their full health potential
7. Build intentional and collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations to address critical community issues
8. Provide supportive services to the most vulnerable in our community to improve the quality

The YMCA of Central New York has embarked on a full strategic planning process that include over 100 individuals including community leaders, business leaders, members, staff and volunteers. Throughout the four month process the YMCA built strategies that support our three focus areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. We will address social issues, build capacity as an organization, increase our involvement in the community, address the aging infrastructure of the Downtown YMCA, increase philanthropic support and continue to enhance the quality of life through healthy living programs. Most important in our work is to ensure that every individual has access to the YMCA.

The YMCA of Central New York has restructured its staffing model to include several key leaders in the association. We have worked to eliminate the silos that exist in our branches and have begun the work of building consistencies in our work. We are in a good space for delivering on our cause. Our staff are excited about the future, the board is embracing the needed change and direction of the Y and our volunteers, and members which total more than 60,000 individuals are sharing their desire to be involved. The YMCA will invest dollars in technology upgrades that are needed to build efficiencies, collect data, and serve our members.

We are implementing our Strategic Plan actions and strategies in 2019.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC

Board of directors
as of 11/01/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Robert Markowski

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/1/2023
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Leadership

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Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

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Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/03/2023

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.