AOII Fraternity, Foundation & Properties Strategic Plans

Alpha Omicron Pi will deliver an unparalleled membership experience by:

Enhancing lifetime engagement

• Develop alumnae engagement strategies to meet members’ needs throughout their lifetime.
• Incorporate advantages of alumnae involvement into the collegiate experience.
• Leverage technology to increase opportunities for alumnae connectivity.

Enriching AOII’s culture of living our values

• Incorporate AOII’s Culture Principles in all Fraternity operations, resources, initiatives and programming.
• Cultivate college loyalty through involvement, service, and recognition.
• Advance Ritual education and values congruence.

Developing exceptional members

• Cultivate extraordinary local teams that elevate collegiate chapters.
• Expand AOII educational resources that enhance members’ lives.

Alpha Omicron Pi will champion a culture of service and leadership by:

Advancing partnerships to make a difference in our communities 

• Inspire impactful service to the world about us.

Enhancing AOII leadership in the interfraternal community

• Actively engage with local Panhellenic communities, the National Panhellenic Conference, and other interfraternal organizations.
• Influence legislation pertaining to fraternities and sororities.
• Increase participation and representation in interfraternal trainings and meetings.

Alpha Omicron Pi will provide exceptional resources by:

Fostering a high performance environment

• Ensure long-term financial strength and stability.
• Advance talent management practices for recruitment, retention, and development.
• Expand recognition programs for outstanding contributions to the Fraternity and campus communities.

Enhancing connections through innovative and relevant technologies

• Improve operational efficiency through technological partnerships.
• Deliver a powerful AOII brand.

Alpha Omicron Pi will foster membership growth by:

Developing alumnae cultivation, involvement and retention initiatives

• Enhance resources on recruitment, retention, and engagement for alumnae chapters.
• Create opportunities for alumnae to connect and engage with the Fraternity and each other.

Expanding the positive presence and influence of AOII on collegiate campuses

• Advance collegiate recruitment, engagement, and retention outcomes.
• Provide tailored, ongoing training and education for recruitment and retention tactics.

Create a comprehensive and measureable development plan to ensure the future sustainability of the Foundation. (Aligns with Culture Principles: Engagement, Collaboration, Innovation)

• Objective 1: Achieve 100% participation by all members of the Executive Board, Foundation Board, and Properties Board in annual giving campaigns and in cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective donors. 
• Objective 2: Increase first-time donors, Loyalty Fund giving, and donor retention. 
• Objective 3: Increase 1897 Society gifts annually. 
• Objective 4: Raise the funds necessary to expand the number of scholarships offered and increase the balance of existing scholarship funds.

Build and train an exceptional, results-oriented volunteer pool committed to high achievement and responsible stewardship of resources. (Aligns with Culture Principles: Accountability & Ownership, Collaboration, Engagement, Open & Honest Communication)

• Objective 1: Create a curriculum for annual training of board members and alumnae volunteers to both develop new and sustain current relationships with alumnae and collegians that will provide diverse funding sources.
• Objective 2: Recruit new alumnae volunteers, serving as Committee Members and Foundation Ambassadors, focusing on a diversity of Networks, skill sets, and experience levels.

Build and promote a culture that emphasizes best practices and transparencies resulting in innovation and professionalism. (Aligns with Culture Principles: Innovation, Open & Honest Communication)

• Objective 1: Maintain a balanced budget and provide annual financial reports to members, current donors, and prospective donors. 
• Objective 2: Implement a new donor management system to develop effective strategic analytics for use in planning and implementation of stewardship objectives. 
• Objective 3: Review and revise governance processes to focus on policy, oversight, and stewardship activities.

Enhance the Foundation brand and broaden communication efforts to reach all current and prospective donors. (Aligns with Culture Principle: Open & Honest Communication)

• Objective 1: Create an inventory of stories for Foundation volunteers that illustrate the impact of donor contributions.
• Objective 2: Use a variety of traditional and social media sources to further engage current and prospective donors. 
• Objective 3: Collaborate with the Fraternity to develop more targeted messaging, producing stronger connectivity with donors and prospective donors. 

Increase collegiate and recent alumnae awareness, engagement, and giving. (Aligns with Culture Princples: Engagement, Innovation)

• Objective 1: Implement innovative ways to engage collegians and young alumnae in sustainable giving practices. 
• Objective 2: Work with the Young Alumnae Council to develop an action plan for implementing its goals.

Alpha Omicron Pi will deliver an unparalleled membership experience by:

Enhancing lifetime engagement

• Building Fraternity wide understanding of AOII Properties’ mission, vision, and purpose through education and relationship building by both Properties staff partners and board liaisons.
• Developing engagement strategies to ensure all members needs are met during their collegiate experience by open communication and requests for feedback regarding service

Enriching AOII’s culture of living our values

• Incorporate AOII’s Culture Principles in all Properties operations, resources, initiatives and programming

Developing exceptional members

• Providing members with positive living and learning environments that encourage them to join and enhance their educational and social development
• Support members with reference resources (Governance: bylaws, policies & procedures, website – contact flowcharts)

Alpha Omicron Pi will champion a culture of service and leadership by:

Advancing partnerships to make a difference in our communities

• Continuously develop external relationships and partnerships with local/university communities, facility owners/tenants and business partners

Enhancing AOII leadership in the interfraternal community

• Provide collegiate members with leadership development opportunities
• Increasing participation at other conferences, such as UIFI, CHIA

Alpha Omicron Pi will provide exceptional resources by:

Fostering a high performance environment

• Ensure long term financial strength and stability
• Advance talent management practices to improve service and efficiency to our members
• Optimize development and delivery of training, resources, and support

Enhancing connections through innovative and relevant technologies

• Build relationships and actively communicate with AOII with stakeholders.
• Regular communication with house managers, Corporation Relations Advisers and House Directors
• Establish and communicate expectations for members understanding and accountability for the care and maintenance of resources
• Use technology to improve efficiency and to enhance the operations and services of AOII Properties

Alpha Omicron Pi will foster membership growth by:

Developing alumnae cultivation, involvement, and retention initiatives

• Cultivation/Fundraising

Expanding the positive presence and influence of AOII on collegiate campuses

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of chapter facility competitiveness and safety
• Conduct comprehensive assessment/evaluation of fee structure for all NPC groups by location
• Deliver exceptional housing facilities to maintain collegiate engagement and housing retention rates