DOXIE RESCUE OF BUCKS

The following goals have been established and are being executed:<br/>DRBC Organizational Definition <br/>The business plan, which will include a facility for sanctuary and adoption is being drafted and will complete by January 2018.<br/>Recruitment efforts to meet the organization's fulfillment of the designed structure are underway using such tools as the existing adoption database and various social network media.<br/>DRBC's first conference dedicated to the education of owners and general care veterinarians has been scheduled and will address the topic of Intervertebral Disc Disease [IVDD]. Additional conferences, which will expand the courses offered, are in the planning stage.<br/>DRBC Strategic Planning <br/>Succession planning will be developed and become part of the overall operating plan contained within the DRBC Business Plan.<br/>Budgets, architectural designs and staffing plans will be or are under development in support of the operation of a sanctuary for the dachshund breed. These goals will also be represented in the DRBC Business Plan.<br/>DRBC Budgetary Program <br/>Fundraising for Cora's Place, the DRBC Sanctuary, has begun. Monies earmarked for this project are being retained in a separate building fund.<br/>The long-term support program has begun and will include components such as: <br/>Sponsorship programs that allow for a monthly gift have been designed and are operating. This program, known as the Best Friend Program, is operational supporting current sanctuary dachshunds.<br/>A new on-line store is under development with a percentage of each sale being donated to Cora's House.<br/>Raffles and other community fundraising efforts are also underway. Additional programs will be designed on an on-going basis<br/>DRBC Leadership Feedback<br/>The first 360 Leadership Feedback Survey has been completed. Results are being reviewed for enhanced operational capability.<br/>A series of quarterly reviews is planned examining both levels of functionality within the organization [senior management, coordinators, etc] and effectiveness of designed function [adoption, relinquishment, fostering, etc]

Measurable outcomes for DRBC are listed below.<br/>DRBC Organizational Definition <br/>A five [5] year program designed to growth the organization in a manner that meets or exceeds the DRBC mission statement will be written, reviewed and approved by the DRBC Board of Directors.<br/>The organization structure set forth by the DRBC Board will be filled<br/>An educational conference program designed to assist dachshund owners and the veterinarians that treat them will be developed and executed on an annual basis. <br/>DRBC Strategic Planning <br/>A succession plan aimed at the long-term stability of the organization and the retirement of DRBC Board Members, Coordinators and volunteers will be developed and will act as a guide for growth and long-term stability.<br/>A business plan outlining the development and operation of a sanctuary and adoption center for the group will be written.<br/>DRBC Budgetary Program <br/>A five [5] year program aimed at securing $5MM in initial funding will be designed and implemented. Donations will be solicited from both the private and corporate sectors.<br/>A system to provide on-going support for the sanctuary, once opened, will include:<br/>An aggressive donation program aimed at the groups previously cited.<br/>The development of additional services such as boarding and day care to create a cash flow for the support of the facility.<br/>Cross-functional support from other dachshund groups will be sought to support long-term financial health and stability.<br/>DRBC Leadership Feedback <br/>A 360 Leadership Feedback Program will be developed and utilized on a scheduled basis to enhance the organizations understanding of its operations, insure adherence to the mission statement and encourage growth.

Each of these will be discussed at this time.<br/>DRBC Organizational Definition<br/>Value – The development of a well-defined corporate structure, regardless of profitability status is paramount to the sound operation of any group.<br/>Timing – Defining the organization must be accomplished prior to the onset of any activities. <br/>Alignment – Defining the organization structure and implementing a business plan for growth is in alignment with the mission statement developed by the DRBC Board of Directors.<br/>DRBC Strategic Planning <br/>Value – A strategic plan, which addresses many goals, will provide depth and direction to the organization over time and is mandated for success.<br/>Timing – Organizations do have plans that fail, they merely fail to plan. The plan for DRBC's growth and expansion will be established prior to any additional activities.<br/>Alignment – The mission statement established by the group will assure adherence to the alignment of DRBC's values the effort made by the group in the community.<br/>DRBC Budgetary Program<br/>Value – Many rescue groups have faced bankruptcy during the recent economic downturn. A realistic budget will aid in DRBC's successful operation regardless of the economic climate.<br/>Timing – All departments within the organization recognize that without funding, there can be no adherence to the mission. The time is always right.<br/>Alignment – This is in alignment with the goals and standards of the organization.<br/>DRBC Leadership Feedback<br/>The first 360 Leadership Feedback Survey has been completed. Results are being reviewed for enhanced operational capability.<br/>A series of quarterly reviews is planned examining both levels of functionality within the organization [senior management, coordinators, etc] and effectiveness of designed function [adoption, relinquishment, fostering, etc]

DRBC has developed a plan, which contains both short and long-term objectives. A general guide and example for execution of each follows.<br/>DRBC Organizational Definition<br/>Short Term – Meetings which will lead to development and execution of the IVDD Conference; timing is 1-3 months.<br/>Long Term – Development and approval of the DRBC Business Plan; timing is 12-24 months.<br/>DRBC Strategic Planning <br/>Short Term – Development of job descriptions that meet the needs of the designed corporate structure; timing is 1-3 months.<br/>Long Term – Scripting and approval of a succession plan; timing is 12-18 months.<br/>DRBC Budgetary Program<br/>Short Term – Development of cash flow for 2013; timing is 1-3 months. <br/>Long Term – Design of a budget for operation of Cora's Place, the DRBC Sanctuary; timing is 12-15 months.<br/>DRBC Leadership Feedback<br/>Sort Term – Design and collection of a 360 Leadership Survey; timing is 0-1 months.<br/>Long Term – Planning and execution of a series of feedback surveys; timing is 12-15 months.