FIVE-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN INSIGHT REPORT
IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP
League of Oregon Cities
OVERVIEW
Since 1925, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) has been developing policy and legislation to empower Oregon’s cities through collaboration, advocacy, training, and sharing best practices. With its centennial just around the corner, LOC engaged Coraggio to facilitate the creation of an updated organizational strategic plan to ensure that it is best positioned to carry out the organization's vision, mission, and priorities. Given its widely diverse stakeholders and the differing needs of the many Oregon cities it serves, the planning process needed to be transparent and inclusive and result in a strategic direction for the organization that is adaptive and responsive to the changing needs of its constituents.
OUTCOMES
LOC now has a clear position on where it can have the most significant impact on Oregon cities.
The strategic plan is focused and targeted and includes a roadmap for implementation.
An equity-centered process ensured a diversity of voices and perspectives were present to guide LOC internally as an organization and in how it supports cities across the state.
APPROACH
Get Clear: Insight
Surveys and one-to-one interviews
State-wide focus groups: urban/rural, east/west of Cascades, entire political spectrum
Interfacing with affinity groups (People of Color Caucus, Women’s Caucus), listening to experiences of historically marginalized groups
Deliverable: Insight Report that identified strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities
Get Focused: Planning
Clarify vision, mission, and values
Build consensus among widely diverse viewpoints
Articulate common areas of focus, success measures, and initiatives to drive strategic direction
Get Moving: Activation
Implementation workshops
Facilitated DEI workshop
“Supporting and advancing the work of Oregon’s 241 cities requires a meaningful vision, a targeted mission, and a thoughtful and equitable strategic plan. With the professional expertise and assistance of Coraggio, the League of Oregon Cities was able to revitalize both its mission and vision statement, while simultaneously adopting an ambitious five-year strategic plan. Through Coraggio’s leadership, the League is well positioned to empower Oregon’s cities in their efforts to build equitable, healthy, safe, and thriving communities.”