BRIDGE II SPORTS

Bridge II Sports

Core Values and Brand Promises:
1) We treat all people with integrity as whole individuals and with deep respect.
2) We respect where each athlete is in their process of healing and growth. Yet we also see what they cannot – that is, their true potential as a human being to be successful in life on their own terms. In this light, we help each athlete create a path to achieve beyond where they are now, in integrity with themselves, however that looks. Adaption allows for this integrity within competition.
4) We require accountability – for actions; for finances; for programs. Every action is deliberate and aimed at a specific outcome.
5) We strive to raise awareness in every action, uncovering the abilities and potential of every person.

Everything we do creates positive change towards a more inclusive world.

Athletic programs, practices, and competitions are not our end game. They are only tools for accomplishing our desired outcomes.

Independence, deep respect for self and others, confidence and accountability are the desired outcomes we seek for every athlete, parent, volunteer, staff member, donor, sponsor, board member and fan touched by BIIS.

BIIS employs high levels of adaptability in reaching its desired goals and outcomes with an unflagging commitment to the highest standards of performance.

Brand Promises
1) If one athlete shows up, we play.
2) Clear consistent and timely communication to the board, staff, athletes, sponsors, volunteers, and donors.
3) Consistent follow through to create the highest level of impact and alignment with the BIIS vision.
4) We provide the highest level of fiduciary accountability to funders, the BIIS Board of Directors, staff members and athletes.
5) We execute and deliver programs and events that enable life changing experiences and a growing positive impact on lives that can be sustained.

Our programs and events are the key to our success in accomplishing our mission. Our strategic objectives are as follows:

1) Hire competent staff
2) Build our programs and attract new participants
3) Secure funding via grants and legislation to support our programs
4) Increase our donor base - business/corporate sponsors, foundations and individuals
5) Grow our board and committees to support our staff

Our guiding principles are as follows:

1) We are about people development. Sport is a tool that is used to build: Confidence, self-control,
independence, expectation of ability. (Don’t see yourself as disabled, even if you have a
disability).
2) Each person is an individual; each disability is different. We must respect those differences and
work with each person as an individual.
3) As experts, we create safety for those at risk to try.
4) There is a sport for everyone, we provide the space to enjoy the journey of discovery.
5) We are a community where everyone belongs.

We are fortunate to have highly competent staff and board who represent the diversity of the people we serve. Our staff have goals and objectives respective to their area of expertise and the Founder/CEO, CFO, staff, Board and committees work together to achieve the goals of our organization.

Bridge II Sports is an inclusive organization. We find the "Yes" for everyone to be able to participate and work toward achieving the maximum potential for all of our participants. Collaboration, camaraderie, trust, character, integrity are all part of our program - again, sport is the tool to build the confidence and independence needed for our participants to be a productive members of society.

Our organization strives to provide outstanding programs, services and events for the community we serve by recruiting and retaining highly effective and motivated talent on our staff, Board, and leadership team. Throughout the year, we engage our Board and staff in strategic planning as well as organization leadership and development initiatives to strengthen their value and input. Financial stability is key to our success as we move toward expansion and growth of the facilities and services we provide in the next 3-5 years. Our staff and Board members are diverse and represent the values of the community where we live, work and serve in order to be effective. Our volunteers help our organization serve the needs of our disabled veterans, youth and adults, and learn the value of diversity in the workplace as well as the community. We strive to reach our targets annually and look forward to continued growth and success! Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, we utilized all available funding resources to keep us alive and growing!