Strategic Plan
Background
In 2022, the African American Roundtable (AART) retained a consultant to assist in the development of a multi-year plan for the next phase of AART’s organizational development. AART’s planning team worked with the consultant from summer 2022 to spring 2023 to develop a three-year strategic plan. This process included two multi-stakeholder retreats with members, staff and board - and considerable work between the retreats. We’ve committed to repeating this process every three years to always have a strategic plan to inform our direction as an organization. Check out the video below to learn more about our strategic plan journey!
Download a PDF of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
Our 2026-2028 priority areas:
Member Leadership
Strengthen AART's organizing systems and processes to expand membership, increase member leadership and ensure leadership of members across generations (including young people) are helping to lead and win transformative campaigns that improve the material conditions of Black communities in Milwaukee.
Staff and Infrastructure
Ensure AART's staff structure, development and management - and infrastructure supports organizing priorities.
Development and Fundraising
Increase revenue to support AART's organizing work and account for likely decrease in foundation funding.
Board Governance and Structure
Ensure that the governance/board structure, composition and work best supports AART's needs and priorities.
Download a PDF of the 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan
Our 2023-2025 priority areas:
Base Building and Leadership Development
Deepen and expand AART’s base-building, leadership development and impact to build power in the service of Black liberation.
Expand membership to at least 40 active members..
Expand leadership of members in AART and in Milwaukee.
Create and advance a clear, abolitionist vision and strategy for safety in Milwaukee.
Public and Media Relations
Increase AART’s visibility, profile and reach online, in the press and nationally – to support AART’s programmatic and organizational priorities.
Fundraising
Diversify and expand AART’s fundraising base in alignment with AART’s values, to support AART’s programs and infrastructure.
Operations and Infrastructure
Strengthen AART’s infrastructure, operations and governance.
Expand and develop sustainable staffing, infrastructure and systems to best achieve AART’s priorities.
Strengthen and expand AART’s board.
Develop and strengthen internal communications and decision-making.
Ensure that young people are part of AART’s work.