2016 Goals

Overarching goals:

Procure state and federal money on behalf of members and their projects via grant writing and grant administration.
Implementation of the recommendations identified in the 2010 Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Plan, the in-lake Macrophyte Management Strategy (MMS), the Chautauqua Lake Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), and other sources.
Open communication is to be a priority. Ensure that anyone who wants a voice in how our watershed and lake is managed has a voice and is truly heard by the Alliance Board, Alliance staff and Alliance members.
Transparency is also to be a priority. For example: published fee structure, published board meeting minutes, etc.
Fiscally self-sustaining.
Focused on not competing with our members or fellow nonprofits for local donors to cover operational costs.
Act as point of contact for community, state and federal entities.
Meet with Members and general public, network, & most importantly listen.

Activation of Scientific Review & Advisory Committee.
Better define how we will prioritize projects.
Continue to work on establishing local match tools and funding sources.
Initiate work with new bookkeeping service provider.
Facilitate work done by our Audit & Tax service provider.
Review target member list and assess for additions or deletions prior to our 2016-2017 Membership Drive.
Confirm membership dues structure that is equitable and logical.
Execute successful Membership Drive. Maintain participation by the founding member organizations and increase participation based on target member list during the second annual Membership Drive.
Identify and utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to help track interactions with members as well as track hours and work linked to specific projects or grants.
Renew federal grants.gov registration.
Increase organization capacity / staff in addition to executive director.
Successfully host first annual May Member Meeting.
Establish Alliance office location and acquire needed office equipment and supplies.

Identify and develop 10-15 watershed and lake related projects, keeping recommendations made in pertinent guidance documents in mind. Identify and confirm project owner, participants, physical and financial feasibility and probable grant opportunities for each.
Write and submit a minimum of 10 grant applications.
Successfully administrate the six Round 12 WQIP grant awards / stream bank stabilization projects.
In person meetings with member organizations at regular intervals.
Creation of Strategic Plans (Short-Term & Long-Term)
Establish structure and privileges for Friends of the Alliance (aka interested citizens).
Determine the most appropriate mix of ways to effectively communicate with the public. An Alliance newsletter, detailed annual report, press releases, online (website & Social media), participation in area events, guest speaker presentations, etc.
Develop and build relationships with state and federal agencies. DEC, NRCS, Southern Tier West, REDC, EPA, etc.
Assist with finalizing in-lake management plan (MMS) and aid in working through realities of implementation, once plan is finalized.
Continue to develop our online presence via website and social media. Expand and add to information currently available on the website.