Goals for 2016-2021 
ADMINISTRATION

1. To improve our recruitment, training and retention of Board member.
2. To utilize professionally trained staff at a level commensurate to their job description and NW Ohio to fulfill th eneeds of the business.
3. To implement a formal billing and record keeping system.
4. To utilize committees to assist Board memeber with various functions.

COMMUNICATION

1. To improve our internal communication with clients, volunteers, and staff.
2. To improve our external communication with donors, our local community and the public.
3. To become more visible in the community.

FACILITY
     1.  To improve physical conditions to meet our needs and reduce liability.
     2.  To better utilize our physical resources.

FINANCIAL

1. To gain support of the local community and area businesses.
2. To have fundraising events to cover half the mortgage, all fundraising expenses, insurance, utilities and office expenses (approx. 36% of the budget).
3. To increase program participation to cover all program expenses:  instructor pay, half the COO salary, program expenses, professional expenses and accounting expenses (approx. 24% of the budget).
4. To obtain donations to cover all equine expenses and half the mortgage (approx. 23% of the budget).
5. To obtain grants to cover facility upgrades, tack and equipment (approx. 21% of the budget).
6. To raise extra funding for future needs and security.

OPERATIONS

1. To develop a plan for recruitment, ongoing training, and retention of volunteers.
2. To grow all existing programs (EAAT, EAL, Independent Horsemanship, Cavalry Campaigners, Camps, Scouting).
3. To add new programs that fulfill our vision and a community need (driving, hippotherapy, mental health).
4. To become a PATH Internationa ccredited program.
5. To reduce potential liablity and safety issues.