Special Olympics Missouri

Every three years a committee is selected to create a strategic plan for the next three years. With the mission in mind, the strategic plan sets the tone for everything from the budget, to staff and board expectations, to how events are run. Below is the overarching strategic plan for 2019-2021.2019-2021 STRATEGIC PLAN: TRAINING FOR LIFEBoard Approved January 19, 2019VISION:Remain a premier Special Olympics program worldwide and become a charity of choice in Missouri.BUILD TOTAL ATHLETE PROGRAMMING•Develop an athlete lifelong participation map and comprehensive communication strategy for educating stakeholders.•Grow athlete participation, satisfaction and retention.•Grow mentor, volunteer and coach participation, satisfaction and retention.•Develop & implement a sports partnership plan with NAIA and MSHSAAMAXIMIZE & INTEGRATE THE TRAINING FOR LIFE CAMPUS (TLC)•Maximize TLC programming through additional programs and resources.•Ensure new stakeholders are invited to the TLC while programming is occurring.•Engage, educate and generate revenue from outside sources or groups.CULTIVATE SUPPORTERS & SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES•Identify, engage and leverage key stakeholders.•Maximize campaign donor relationships annually to become engaged donors.•Implement a growth strategy to support revenue goals.•Maximize SOMO’s 50th Anniversary in 2021.•Celebrate SOMO’s 35th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in 2020.GROW TEAM SOMO•Identify resources to increase volunteer satisfaction and engagement.•Develop a program to encourage and educate families on the benefits of being part of the SOMO team.•Identify key resources to maximize efficiencies across the organization.•Develop and execute a talent strategy that propels SOMO to develop, recognize, retain and attract top talent.

While the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan sets the direction of SOMO there are twenty seven annual objectives in the 2019 plan.1. Develop a Total Athlete Programming Map.2. Develop a communication strategy for educating stakeholders about Total Athlete Programming.3. Define baseline of current satisfaction and athlete numbers.4. Achieve annual criteria of SOI Healthy Communities Grant.5. Define baseline of current satisfaction of mentors, volunteers and coaches.6. Develop partnership for National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics that aligns with their Champions of Character® program.7. Develop a partnership plan focusing on Unified Sports® opportunities.8. Develop TLC programming plan to include additional programs and resources.9. Develop and implement a plan for stakeholder engagement In TLC programming.10. Develop a camp sponsorship plan.11. Develop a plan to ensure rental income growth.12. Identify and prioritize key stakeholder groups.13. Develop engagement plan for key stakeholders.14. Establish and grow stakeholders for health and wellness.15. Identify and obtain replacement funding for Golisano Foundation grant.16. Connect donors to a programming opportunity to enrich their experience.17. Grow revenue through continued engagement.18. Identify growth and outreach opportunities.19. Identify & recruit organizing committee for SOMO's 50th Anniversary in 2021.20. Develop celebration plan for SOMO’s 35th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in 2020.21. Define baseline of volunteer satisfaction.22. Identify needs to improve volunteer engagement opportunities.23. Develop programs and opportunities to increase SOMO family connections and education.24. Identify and utilize best practices to increase efficiences in each SOMO department.25. Develop customer service plan as appropriate per department.26. Identify an external resource for employee development opportunities.

Today SOMO's programs and services are offered year-round in 113 local programs (113 of the 115 counties) throughout the state. Volunteer management teams provide coordination and guidance for all activities at the local level, area level and state level. This includes 30,122 active volunteers statewide. Our accredited programs establish Special Olympics sites through their communities, elementary and secondary schools, parks and recreation departments, all working together to enroll new athletes, coaches, and volunteers for continuing growth to assureSpecial Olympics is offered to all eligible individuals. SOMO has 465 local programs and teams. In addition, SOMO's state office provides day-to-day-management of the teams through the support of program directors and other staff who provide support services such as volunteer training, annual audits, insurance coverage, accreditation fees, and legal services, monthly financial reports and web access for ease of record keeping for volunteers, and other services, to support our overall mission.

Missouri's Law Enforcement Torch Run is ranked 9th in the world.Percentage of each dollar raised that goes to program is $.86 of each dollar.Key partnerships statewide is 247.Number of trainings and competitions in 2018 was 311.$458 would be the cost per athlete to participate--SOMO doesn't charge athletes to practice nor to compete at local, district, or regional levels.Local programs and teams equal 465.Registered coaches 1,138 who lovingly volunteer their services day in and out.Active volunteers statewide is 30,122 souls.Awards presented at state and area games is 27,570 gold, silver and bronze medals.Lives touched and enriched--millions!