Advocacy
3-Year Goals / Objectives:
- Attend YMCA National Advocacy Days to support federal advocacy efforts and amplify YMCA of the USA’s legislative priorities with elected officials annually.
- Build and maintain relationships with public officials to tell the Y-story, demonstrate impact and advance policies that strengthen community. Create annual advocacy calendar for staff and volunteers.
- Partner with VA Alliance of YMCAS to support state-wide initiatives around common purpose.
Measures of Success:
- 1-2 public officials will visit our YMCA annually.
- 10% increase in funding for early childhood education and school-age programs.
- 50% increase in Y-USA action alerts from staff and volunteers.