Strategic Plan

Fiscal Years 2002 - 2006

I. Preamble

The Board of Directors of
AIDS Project Los Angeles sets forth this outline of its intended strategic direction for fiscal years 2002-2006. This document will serve as a guideline for Board, staff, and volunteers in developing the programs, budgets and activities of the organization for the planning period.

The goal of this plan is to develop an organizational structure for AIDS Project Los Angeles that provides necessary and essential support services (e.g., governance, advocacy, planning, fund development), leadership and optimal flexibility in program development and service delivery. Our goal is to leverage core competencies to maximize impact and support broader community, national and international initiatives and strategies. We will embrace flexibility and promote partnerships and collaboration that avoid duplication, foster the exchange of ideas and encourage synergistic solutions to shared concerns.

II. Mission Statement

AIDS Project Los Angeles is dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.

III. Vision Statement

AIDS Project Los Angeles aspires to be a recognized leader in the development and provision of multidisciplinary, high quality, cost effective initiatives designed to stop HIV transmission and to reduce the human suffering caused by HIV disease. AIDS Project Los Angeles is a flexible organization that responds rapidly to changes in the populations, priorities or needs of people affected by HIV disease. AIDS Project Los Angeles strives to improve the overall quality of life for people living with HIV by sharing or pooling assets and working in partnerships and collaborations, thereby maximizing the overall effectiveness of resources.

1. APLA strives to end the HIV pandemic by dedicating resources to the development of strategies, interventions and programs to reduce HIV transmission.

2. APLA dynamically develops advocacy, policy and other leadership initiatives to assist people with HIV disease.

3. APLA advances the development, dissemination, and evaluation of high quality, low cost, effective models of service delivery.

4. APLA fosters a unified response to the urgency of the HIV pandemic through collaboration with and support of other organizations.

5. APLA recruits committed volunteers from diverse populations and prizes their contribution to achieving its mission.

6. APLA is supported by a diversified funding base, which secures the stability and future of the agency and other organizations that we support, and fosters the development of innovative programs and services.

IV. Strategic Planning Directions and Proposed Objectives for the Planning Period

A. APLA will develop, maintain and support strategic alliances or new models to reduce duplication of services, meet the most critical unmet needs, promote access, ensure best provider practices, reduce new infections or promote future leadership roles.

B. APLA will ensure that effective prevention services exist in the community or are provided by the agency.

C. APLA will have a major role in shaping HIV-related public policy at the local, state, federal and international levels in areas of its expertise and will be regarded as an expert resource in those areas by policy makers.

D. APLA will identify and expand new funding bases and resource development strategies for services for people living with HIV disease.

E. Operating within a continuum of care, APLA programs will maintain the highest level of professionalism, consistent with its mission statement and core values, while continuing to incorporate quality improvement into its operations. The programs will reflect APLA’s core competencies. The agency will analyze and set realistic service goals, continue to develop and utilize effective evaluation criteria and seek out creative mechanisms to optimize and strengthen service delivery. Programs will avoid duplication and be modified as needed in order to stay relevant and responsive.

F. The mission and work of APLA and the interests of diverse populations at risk for or living with HIV disease will be advanced through coordinated and comprehensive outreach and public relations strategies.

G. APLA will always seek to have volunteers, staff and Board who are fully aligned with the mission of the agency and who support, respect and value its mission and work.

H. APLA values its professional and volunteer staff and will promote a professional working environment that encourages creativity, productivity and leadership.

I. APLA will maintain an ongoing strategic planning process.

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