Strategic Plan
Purpose
The Women's Dermatologic Society, founded in 1973, is dedicated to helping dermatologists fulfill their greatest potential and assisting them in making a contribution to our specialty and society. To achieve this goal, the Society relies on the active participation of its members, who represent a diverse cross-section of professional sub-specialties.
Mission and Goals
To be the premier organization cultivating personal and professional development of dermatologists dedicated to excellence in patient care, mentorship, volunteerism, and leadership.
2019-2022 Strategic Plan
PRIORITY I: Infrastructure
Ensure adequate resources for the vitality and long-term sustainability of the organization
STRATEGIES |
ASSIGNED TO |
PRIORITY |
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1.1. Maintain strong financial health 1.1-A. Diversify funding sources 1.1-B. Align budget with priorities |
Finance Committee Task Force to report to Finance Committee* Organizational Structure |
High Medium Medium |
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1.2. Review and better organize council and committee structure |
Organizational Structure |
Medium |
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1.3. Ensure best practices are followed for existing programs such as the Luncheon and Legacy |
Staff to collaborated with Program Committee and Legacy Committee |
Medium |
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1.4. Assess organization’s communications+ |
Communications Council with Media Relations Committee & Social Media Committee |
Medium |
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1.5. Explore relationships with other organizations |
Strategic Alliance Council |
Low |
* Task Force to look at other funding sources – products, journal, etc.
+ Assessment to include current strategy, align messaging, target audiences and how audiences want to be reached, etc. Evaluation includes developing metrics for assessment.
PRIORITY II: Membership
Increase, enhance, and diversify an engaged membership
STRATEGIES |
ASSIGNED TO |
PRIORITY |
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2.1. Increase membership of dermatologists in the US |
Membership Committee |
High |
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2.2. Retain resident members as members after they graduate |
Membership & Resident, Fellows and Young Physicians Committees |
High |
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2.3. Continue to foster involvement among residents |
Membership & Resident, Fellows and Young Physicians Committees |
Medium |
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2.4. Expand membership internationally |
Membership & International Sections Committees |
Medium |
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2.5. Re-engage previous members |
Membership Committee |
Medium |
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2.6. Consider a non-dermatology physician membership |
Membership Committee & Strategic Alliance Council |
Low |
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2.7. Consider PA/NP membership |
Membership Committee & Strategic Alliance Council |
Low |
PRIORITY III: Outreach and Programs
Expand our outreach programs and be the indispensable resource for the personal and professional development of members
STRATEGIES |
ASSIGNED TO |
PRIORITY |
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3.1. Continue WDS Forum |
Events Committee - WDS Forum |
High |
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3.2. Explore best model to publish International Journal of Women’s Dermatology |
IJWD Task Force |
High |
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3.3. Continue mentorship opportunities |
Mentorship & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
High |
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3.3-A.Ensure continuance of mentorship opportunities |
Mentorship & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
High |
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3.3-B. Expand on mentorship opportunities |
Mentorship & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
High |
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3.4. Expand Women’s Shelter Initiative |
Community Service and Public Education & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
Medium |
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3.5-A. Review and evaluate policies, procedures and timelines to ensure best practices for the Legacy Celebration |
Legacy Committee |
Medium |
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3.5-B. Review and evaluate activities that build, sustain and ensure the long-term financial stability of the WDS+ |
Legacy Committee |
Medium |
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3.6. Develop wellness/life management programs for members |
Educational Programming Committee |
Medium |
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3.7. Evaluate Play Safe in the Sun+ |
Community Service and Public Education Committee |
Medium |
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3.8. Evaluate Coast-2-Coast+ |
Community Service and Public Education Committee |
Medium |
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3.9-A. Expand and continue networking breakfasts/luncheons at dermatology meetings |
Events Committee - Annual Meeting |
Medium |
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3.9-B. Ensure best practices are followed for existing programs such as the Luncheon |
Events Committee - Annual Meeting |
Medium |
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3.10. Expand regional programs |
Regional Networking & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
Medium |
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3.11. Assess the purpose and value of Media Day+ |
Media Relations & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
Medium |
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3.12. Expand and continue diversity breakfast |
Diversity & Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
Medium |
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3.13. Develop and expand funding sources related to mentorship opportunities, Women's Shelter Initiative, regional programs, diversity breakfast and WDS |
Fundraising and Philanthropic Activities Committees |
Medium |
+ Evaluate to include current strategy, align messaging, target audiences and how audiences want to be reached, etc. Evaluation includes developing metrics for assessment.