Tampa YMCA Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Organizational Strategy

To build on our deep-rooted history of impacting lives by serving as an inspiration for health and well-being for kids, families, seniors and all who live in Tampa Bay. We will meet every community and every individual, where they are and help them reach their full potential. Furthermore, every member of our community will see the Tampa YMCA as a place where they belong.

Our Vision

Empowering every individual in our community to reach their healthiest and most fulfilled life.

Our Mission

To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We Serve

More than 260,000 individuals each year–people of all ages grow and thrive at the Y: Infants | Toddlers | Preschool | School Age | Teens | Young Adults | Adults | Seniors | Families

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Tampa YMCA is dedicated to the communities we serve now and communities we will serve in the future. Each day, our staff work towards their goals with these six Strategic Priorities as a guide to ensure we collaborate, connect and serve Our Mission to fulfill Our Vision.

Advance Leadership Development

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Recruit, engage and retain excellent staff and volunteer leaders as part of our healthy work culture and environment, offering numerous opportunities for growth.

Grow Philanthropy

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Position the Y as a vital community resource, powerfully communicating our organizational impact for greater influence and reach.

Elevate Membership Experience

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Strengthen connectedness and engagement of our members, helping all feel included and part of the Y.

Prepare Youth for Success

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Enhance programming to meet critical community needs, with a special focus on mental well-being, drowning prevention and programming to position youth for success in all stages of life.

Fill Critical Community Voids

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Focus on increasing outreach to diverse communities to serve every ZIP code, ensuring the Y is prepared for growth, maintains excellence and remains relevant to the neighborhoods we serve.

Enhance Our Family Centers

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Expand and evolve our facility assets through renovations, upgrades and new facilities to best meet the needs of Tampa's growing population.

Tampa YMCA Operational Goals by Strategic Priority

Tampa Y Strategic Plan in Action

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