Element 9: Program Sustainability and Growth

A quality program has a coherent vision/mission and a plan for increasing capacity that supports continuing growth.

• Program has a clear vision and goals, and makes time for long-term planning involving all major stakeholders
• Sustainable programs use diverse strategies to support their work, including utilizing volunteers, partnerships and in-kind donations, as well as funding from public and private sources
• Sustainable programs understand their current strengths, weaknesses, and growth potential, and are deeply engaged in their communities
• Sustainable programs monitor changing trends in programming, funding, and other issues in the wider environment and tailor their development strategies accordingly