We all answer to somebody. In my case, I answer to the board of the Tacoma Rescue Mission. These men and women meet each month to talk about the policy and direction of the Mission and to hold me accountable for the Programs, Operations and Finances of the Mission. Each year they set a series of goals for me in these three areas by which to measure how well I’m doing. Last night we met to go over my performance and to set goals for the coming year.
Of course, as the leader I feel a deep responsibility to the staff, client and donors of the Mission as well. The Mission is a community asset that is critically important to Pierce County and I’m mindful that I”m just a steward of the resources here. Having said that, it’s hard to answer to “the community” so we set up a representative group of advisors that can get an inside peek to how it’s all going and give honest feedback.
Here is a sampling of some of the goals the board has laid out for me:
Fully develop our new Volunteer Program
Fully develop our new Alumni Program
Develop a plan looking forward to our 100th anniversary in 2012
Exapnd/improve our Internet presence
Expand our Family Services
Study potential expansion of emergency service centers into other parts of Pierce County
Develop a budget of $5,250,000 for 2010
Culitivate donor support for our new Adams Sq. Family Center.
These are a few, not all, of the goals they have laid out for me. Clearly there’s much to do to meet these goals and I’m looking forward to the challenge.
If you have any questions about how this works, a complete list of the goals, or any other information please ask. My goal in sharing this information is to show in a transparent way that we are doing all we can to meet the serious responsibility we have at the Mission to help save and transform the lives of the most needy in Pierce County. We’re not drifting, or meandering into the future. We are setting a course and doing all we can to meet our goal of transforming lives.
Thanks for your support and encouragement. Comments Welcome.
