Strategy and Operational Plan
In April 2011, Bond started its Strategy 2011-16, which was approved by members at the AGM 2010.
The strategy has three themes: connect, influence and strengthen, each with a set of strategic goals and an outline of how we will achieve them.
The 2011-12 Operational Plan sets out how we will achieve these goals.
Connecting for change
Bond is, by its very nature, connected and we have a strong network, wide alliances across the UK, Europe and the world. Our experience tells us that by collaborating closely together as a diverse network, we develop our sector’s influence and effectiveness. We know that establishing solid partnerships is of growing importance if we are to keep extending our impact. Between 2011 and 2016 we will strengthen relationships inside our network and reach out to those beyond it who support our vision and share our values. We will promote collaboration to marshal the greatest possible knowledge, skills, experience and resources, for the greatest possible advancement of international development.
Our strategic goals:
- Build a stronger network
- Collaborate with allies and partners
- Work with the private and public sectors and government institutions
- Communicate more effectively
Maximising our influence
Between 2011 and 2016, we will renew our efforts to build political and public support for international development.
We will work with partners and allies nationally and internationally to ensure that people living in poverty – and those working with them – are at the table and their voices are heard, in the right places, at the right time, so that policy is informed by their experience and shaped in their interest.
We will influence national governments, international institutions and others with power and resources to take positive decisions and actions on our strategic policy change priorities.
We will work to ensure that the right policy, legal and regulatory measures are secured for NGOs to operate in a conducive environment, in the UK and internationally, and to enable the greatest resources of the highest quality to be directed to the right people.
Our strategic goals:
- Influence decision-makers in the UK and internationally
- Enable people to take action to address the causes of poverty
- Promote civil society space
Strengthening our sector
Between 2011 and 2016, Bond will encourage and support members to further develop the qualities which will help our people and our organisations to be sustained and grow, in order to achieve our shared vision.
Bond will offer direct skill-building support and will provide information, advice and guidance. We will assist organisations to nurture and develop the talent in the sector, and help members learn and lead at strategic and operational levels.
Bond will facilitate learning between individuals and organisations and encourage them to tackle common challenges together. Together, we have committed to find the best ways to prove and improve the value and effectiveness of our work.
We will consolidate the legitimacy and integrity of our organisations and our sector by making clear the standards to which we hold ourselves.
Our strategic goals:
- Prove and improve NGO effectiveness
- Build the capacity of the sector
- Enable learning and exchange
How was the Strategy 2011-16 developed?
During the 12-week consultation, approximately 100 people from 75 organisations attended a consultation event, and we received nearly 60 written submissions from members, as well as submissions from the Bond Groups. The Our findings, our future direction report provides a summary of the responses, brief recommendations on how some of these ideas will be taken forward and features quotes from members which demonstrate the richness of the input.
Please contact the Membership and Communications team if you have any questions.
