Strategic Plan
ACE MENTOR PROGRAM HOUSTON
2022-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
ACE Mentor Program Houston is committed to better serving our students, mentors, and community. In 2022, the Executive Board of Directors approved a three year strategic plan to guide our efforts and operations for the next chapter of the organization. We commit to the following:
GENERAL
By 2025, ACE Houston will serve over 400 students each year
By 2025, ACE Houston will partner with over 175 mentors to engage, excite, and enlighten our students to pursue careers in the AEC industry
By 2025, ACE Houston will raise $225,000 in philanthropic support in order to improve and expand the overall student experience
FUNDRAISING
Grow fundraising pipeline and donations by increasing network of company sponsors, pursuing grant opportunities, and establishing an individual donation initiative
Improve structure of fundraising processes
STUDENTS
Develop and steward meaningful relationships with schools, districts, and communities to maintain consistent participation and improve the overall student experience
Create a structure for student outreach efforts
EVENTS
Establish structure for planning, attending, and executing successful events for sponsors, students, and mentors, including the development of an annual calendar at the beginning of the fiscal year that establishes costs and aligns with budgeting cycle
Implement annual ACE Houston signature event in alignment with fundraising goals
MENTORS
Establish ACE as an integral piece of company culture in the AEC community
Create partnerships with other industry-focused community, educational, and professional organizations
Create a structure for corporate outreach efforts, including systems for tracking success and tools for volunteers
MARKETING
Establish a communications plan with strategic objectives, target audience, messaging, content, and channels
Strengthen and leverage our branding to advance our mission and impact, including the development of an annual impact report
SCHOLARSHIPS
Develop structured processes for scholarship applications, awards, and disbursements to align with yearly calendar
Establish a collection of industry-relevant scholarships and provide support throughout application process
CURRICULUM
Leverage the resources of the AEC community to ensure relevant and current curriculum content and a diverse range of guest speakers to maximize the student exposure to a range of disciplines
Establish a database of resources for mentors to utilize in sessions
ALUMNI
Provide college and career support to ACE alumni, including access to internships, scholarships, and continued mentoring
Establish an alumni network to advance our overall impact
BOARD OPERATIONS
Establish alignment between Executive Board roles, Associate Board roles, and Executive Director role to foster communication, set clear expectations, and improve understanding of the program’s needs
Recruit industry leaders to the Executive Board in alignment with racial, ethnic, and discipline-specific diversity, operational, and fundraising goals