Strategy and Vision - YMCA of San Diego County

DRIVE TO THRIVE STRATEGIC PLAN

ABOUT OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Over the past three years, we have witnessed immense shifts in community needs and priorities. In response to these changes, our Y has committed to expanding and providing equitable access to community-relevant programs and resources. Our policy vision is anchored in improving the well-being of individuals and communities, with an emphasis on positive youth development.

"Our vision and strategic plan will guide us as a team on where we want to go, who we want to be as an organization, and the impact we want to have on our community. It’s about us being better together."

— Todd Tibbits, President and CEO

OUR MISSION

We nurture a healthy spirit, mind, and body so all can thrive while honoring our faith-based heritage.

Our vision

To be the catalyst to transform lives and communities.

Our team values

Belonging
Authenticity
Integrity
Innovation

THEORY OF CHANGE

Operationalization of our mission and vision through evidence-informed and evidence-based services that meet documented community needs.

Focused on children’s mental health, social determinants of health and systems-level change.
Focused on staff becoming life-long leaders in well-being by supporting their well-being first and foremost.

BRIDGING GAPS OF WELL-BEING

We’re committed to focusing on areas impacting the well-being of all by addressing social determinants of health with an evidence-based approach. Our strategic and measured effort is our mission in action – ensuring that all individuals have access to resources, support, modern facilities and amenities in an environment that encourages well-being, positive youth development, connection and a sense of community.

POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

PRIORITIZING THE HUMAN BEFORE THE ATHLETE OR STUDENT

Our approach to PYD is strategic, tested and measured. Our Y provides practical tools for all Y staff to support the well-being of youth in all Y programs and services. By engaging authentically, challenging growth, expanding interests, managing goals, promoting peer bonds, and sharing power, our Y will positively impact youth’s mental, physical and emotional well-being, combatting the growing health crisis in our community.

STRATEGIC PLAN MILESTONES

Since launching our Strategic plan in 2022, we have made significant progress toward our vision to be the catalyst to transform lives and communities. Watch “Drive to Thrive: Strategic Plan Update” to learn more about how the Y has responded to immense shifts in community needs and priorities.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

TEAM WELL-BEING

Investing in and prioritizing the well-being of our staff and volunteer teams.

EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY

Prioritizing resources and opportunities that provide access and reduced barriers for people to thrive through an intentional focus on the social determinants of health.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH

Creating long-term organizational stability through a commitment to increased financial strength and team engagement.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELEVANCE

Evolving the service delivery approach to improve relevancy of services driven by validated consumer sentiment and demonstrated by community need.

FREEDOM WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK

Striving for organizational alignment and connectivity while providing the opportunity to respond to each community’s uniqueness.

Our strategy and vision