2024-2026 Kidznotes Strategic Plan

We are excited that Kidznotes has approved our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, designed to guide the organization's activities and growth over the next two years. This board-approved plan was shaped by a dedicated committee of board members, staff, and parents, with invaluable insights gathered from the Kidznotes community through surveys and interviews conducted by an external capacity-building organization.

As part of this process, we have refined our Mission and Vision statements and updated our Core Values to reflect our evolving goals and priorities. Together, these became the foundation for developing four Strategic Goals that will drive our programmatic, fundraising, and administrative efforts through 2026.

Mission

About Kidznotes

To empower youth through music education, fostering personal growth, deepening community engagement, and driving social change.

Vision

To empower youth through music education, fostering personal growth, deepening community engagement, and driving social change.

Core Values

  • We work with students, families, and community partners to create a stronger, more supportive learning environment.

  • We inspire and empower students to lead with purpose, integrity, and responsibility.

  • We celebrate and embrace students' unique backgrounds and talents, ensuring equitable opportunities.

  • We strive for continuous improvement and high standards in our work and learning.

  • We foster a culture where music sparks happiness, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning.

2024-2026 Goals

  • Strengthen Organizational Health

    Strengthening organizational health through financial stability and enhanced board leadership ensures Kidznotes consistently delivers impactful, high-quality programs, fostering long-term growth, impact, and sustainability.

    - Achieve financial stability through diversified revenue streams and a balanced budget

    - Strengthen board leadership with improved engagement, governance training, and recruitment

  • Enhance Program Effectiveness & Expand Reach

    Strengthening teacher capacity enhances the instructional environment, making Kidznotes more appealing to parents and students and boosting enrollment, attendance, and retention.

    - Implement 20 hours of professional development annually for Teaching Artists

    - Increase student attendance to 80%

    - Increase student enrollment to 200

    - Recruit a volunteer Artistic Advisor to assist in the artistic vision of Kidznotes

    - Strengthen school partnerships

  • Grow Public Awareness & Engagement

    Amplifying the organization's visibility and building stronger, mutually beneficial partnerships aligns with Kidznotes' mission to foster community engagement and drive social change.

    - Enhance communications through social media, email campaigns, monthly newsletters, and Search Engine Optimization

    - Foster new partnerships with schools, nonprofit music organizations, and community partners

    - Enhance parent engagement through the Kidznotes Parent Advisory Committee (KPAC)

  • Measure Impact

    Evaluating Kidznotes programming with robust metrics provides compelling documentation that it is a practical, evidence-based program, demonstrating its transformative impact on children's lives through music education in the out-of-school ecosystem.

    - Implement reliable evaluation tools for students, faculty, and donors

    - Utilize data collected to inform organizational decisions

    - Regularly report on progress and share results with the Kidznotes community

Together, we can create opportunities that transform lives through the power of music. Let’s continue to strengthen our community one note at a time!

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If you have questions or are interested in supporting our mission don't hesitate to get in touch with our Director of Philanthropy, Lori Richards, at lrichards@kidznotes.org or (919) 321-4475.