Strategic Plan

Vision-Driven. Community-Focused. Action-Oriented.

At Step’s Foundation, we don’t just dream about change, we map it out and make it happen. Our 5-Year Strategic Plan lays out the roadmap for how we’ll continue expanding our impact, deepening community connections, and ensuring every teen and family we serve has access to meaningful opportunities for growth.

We invite you to explore our goals, track our progress, and see how your support plays a role in shaping our future.

Our 5-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2030)

Growing Stronger. Reaching Farther. Serving Deeper.

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At Step’s Foundation, we’re committed to turning vision into action. Over the next five years, our strategic plan is focused on expanding our reach, deepening our programs, and strengthening the foundation of our organization so we can serve even more youth and families across Central Florida.

Our goals are clear:

Grow Our Community Impact: Expand our programs to reach more students and families, with a focus on life skills, mental wellness, leadership, and career readiness.
Strengthen Partnerships: Build new collaborations with schools, businesses, and community organizations while deepening relationships with our current partners.
Ensure Financial Sustainability: Increase fundraising, sponsorships, and grant support to fuel our growth for years to come.
Enhance Organizational Capacity: Invest in our staff, volunteers, and systems to deliver programs more effectively and scale sustainably.
Lead with Equity and Inclusion: Make sure all voices are heard and that every student, family, and partner feels welcome and valued in everything we do.

Each year brings new milestones, growth opportunities, and progress toward our long-term vision of empowering youth, supporting families, and building stronger, healthier communities.

We’re excited to share this journey with you, and we’ll be updating this page with photos and stories showing our strategic plan in action.

This Year’s Focus:
2025-2026 Priority Goal

For 2025, our primary goal is:

“Building Stronger Connections”

This year we’re focused on:

Increasing student retention across all programs
Expanding family-focused initiatives like Together We Can
Growing our leadership and mentoring tracks
Enhancing program delivery through new community partners

Stay tuned for quarterly progress updates right here on this page!

Goal 1: IncreaseStakeholderParticipation

Objective 1.1: Double the number of stakeholders (e.g., volunteers, donors, and partners).

KPI 1.1.1: Increase stakeholder count from 10 to 20 by the end of Year 1.

KPI 1.1.2: Host 4 stakeholder engagement events this year.

KPI 1.1.3: Collect feedback from at least 80% of stakeholders through surveys or focus groups.

Objective 1.2: Strengthen partnerships with schools and community organizations.

KPI 1.2.1: Secure at least 2 new partnerships with local schools or businesses.

KPI 1.2.2: Conduct 3 collaborative workshops or events with partners.

Goal 2: Increase Funding

Objective 2.1: Expand community fundraising efforts.

KPI 2.1.1: Host 1 fundraising event per quarter (4 events total).

KPI 2.1.2: Raise $25,000 in donations and sponsorships by end of fiscal year.

KPI 2.1.3: Secure at least 5 new sponsors through outreach campaigns.

Objective 2.2: Pursue grant opportunities.

KPI 2.2.1: Submit 10 grant applications by year-end.

KPI 2.2.2: Secure $15,000 in grant funding.

Goal 3: Enhance Community Engagement

Objective 3.1: Increase visibility of Step’s Foundation.

KPI 3.1.1: Publish 12 press releases.

KPI 3.1.2: Increase social media engagement by 30% (e.g., likes, shares, followers).

KPI 3.1.3: Place advertisements in at least 2 local media outlets.

Objective 3.2: Expand outreach to alternative schools.

KPI 3.2.1: Present programs to 1 local alternative school outside of Zenith.

KPI 3.2.2: Enroll at least 15 new participants from alternative schools.

Strategic Plan in Action Progress Highlights

Real moments. Real growth.

This section will showcase photos and highlights from the year as we work toward our strategic goals. From leadership trainings to family engagement events, check back often to see the plan come to life.