National Association of Educational Procurement Strategic Plan

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1 Vision Statement NAEP will be recognized as the authority for innovative educational procurement and business solutions. ission Statement Our mission is to advance the development of ethical and innovative procurement strategies within educational institutions and associated communities through collaboration, professional development, networking and advocacy. Goals, s and Strategies In Order of on igh (): iddle (): occur Goal 1: NAEP will be recognized as the authority and provider of vital resources for innovative business solutions for its member institutions. Enhance Relevant Communication Define and evaluate new aggregation services and align with member 1 informational needs. 2 Educate members on mission, focus, and value of the Association. 3 Refine Regional/District resources. 4 Refine use of social media platforms. 5 Investigate phased implementation of existing feedback technology. L DRAFT Page 1 of 7

2 Goals, s and Strategies In Order of on igh (): iddle (): occur Increase Educational Opportunities 1 Study emerging competencies (e.g., data analysis, payable, contracting). Study strategies to provide relevant education to the association s 2 broad demographic, and if feasible, implement. Increased Thought Leadership Assets Study strategies to deploy procurement solutions to broader 1 demographic (i.e., white papers, alternative delivery/business process L solutions). Expand Business Solutions 1 Increase vendor participation in NAeProcure Portal DRAFT Page 2 of 7

3 Goals, s and Strategies In Order of on Create (if feasible) key performance indicators and benchmark 2 resources. igh (): iddle (): occur Goal 2: NAEP will be recognized as an inclusive community that institutions view as invaluable and essential to their success. Increase Awareness about the Value of embership 1 Define the value of membership. 2 Determine target audiences for membership. 3 Develop specific marketing messages for each target audience. 4 Identify the optimum communication methods for each target audience. Expand Opportunities for Institution to Engage With NAEP 1 Create an NAEP Speaker s Bureau. DRAFT Page 3 of 7

4 Goals, s and Strategies In Order of on Create a framework of support for regional professional development 2 and leadership. igh (): iddle (): occur Establish a liaison role with specifically identified associations in order 3 to get to senior institutional leadership. Increase Participation of the embership Numerically and at Various Levels 1 Identify barriers to participation. 2 Create incentives for participation. 3 Establish mentoring relationships/program. Increase Association embership 1 Identify potential members. Identify the scope of membership at institutions. Provide guidance for 2 members to share membership with their colleagues. DRAFT Page 4 of 7

5 Goals, s and Strategies In Order of on igh (): iddle (): occur 3 Develop a campaign to connect with prospective target members. 4 Implement a dedicated outreach program DRAFT Page 5 of 7

6 Goals, s and Strategies In Order of Goal 3: NAEP will foster strategic partnerships that benefit our members. on igh (): iddle (): occur Increase Effectiveness of Strategic Partnerships 1 Define criteria for be a strategic partner. C Establish the value-added benefits of a partnerships to both NAEP and 2 C to the potential strategic partner. Establish levels and categories of partnership, and prioritize those 3 C categories of partnership. Conduct due diligence and research/benchmark best practices of 4 effective strategic partnerships. Look at other university association C strategic partnership models. 5 Identify current NAEP strategic partners. C Increase Number of Strategic Partnerships 1 Identify prospective strategic partners DRAFT Page 6 of 7

7 Goals, s and Strategies In Order of on Develop a recruitment a play book per category, and per 2 partner. igh (): iddle (): occur Identify recruiter(s) for strategic partners staff, volunteers, or a new 3 committee. Provide training on effective practices for increasing the number of 4 strategic partners. Increase Awareness of Strategic Partnerships 1 Promote the value of partnerships to the partner, and the value of an ongoing partnership. 2 Communicate the existence of strategic partnerships and their value to NAEP Board and District/Regional leadership. 3 Communicate the existence of strategic partnerships and their value via website partners, logos, and provide reciprocal links with partners. L DRAFT Page 7 of 7