Yesterday the Gift of Water Board of directors got together for a half day strategic planning session. We brainstormed everything from goals, objectives, budgets, financial goals and fundraising activities. In the spirit of total transparency, I thought I would share with you our goals for the coming year:

• Become a sef-sustaining business
• Procure an on-site location in Haiti
• Build proficiency in training new technicians in Haiti
• Establish manufacturing operations in Haiti
• Employ local Haitians where possible
• Offer short distance shipping in Haiti
• Achieve “Haitian NGO” status
• Cultivate deep ties with Parish Twinning Programs of America
• Swiftly provide access to replacement parts for participating communities
• Recognized as the authority on water purification and point of use systems
• Increase awareness of Gift of Water in Haiti
• Be easy to do business with, whether you are a sponsoring organization, participating community to vendor
• Develop sustainable implementation and financial models

Want to weigh on in what we should be focused on? We would love to hear from you!!!