International Alliance for Women in Music
Strategic Plan
We are focused on Connection, Opportunity, Visibility and Relevance.
2024-2026 Goals and Strategies
GOAL 1
Through IAWM’s programming and advocacy efforts, increase the visibility, opportunities, connections and relevance of IAWM and its members
STRATEGIES
- Ensure that all of IAWM’s programming and advocacy are inclusive and equitable, and that they promote intersectionality in all activities, including racial, ethnic, geographical and musical diversity.
- Increase the value, connection and relevance of IAWM membership and engagement in all of IAWM’s communications and programming.
- Sustain and increase the opportunities, relevance and impacts of Awards.
- Establish IAWM as a resource to our members.
-
Amplify advocacy and visibility for Women in Music.
- Advocate to improve the opportunities, visibility and relevance of IAWM in all Musical Communities.
- Establish and Maintain strategic partnerships to further IAWM’s network and strength.
Goal 2
Ensure the future Financial Sustainability of the IAWM
STRATEGIES
-
Continue to Improve the Financial Sustainability of the board through long-range Financial Planning.
- Establish and Maintain certified Accounting Practices.
- Continue to develop a Branding / Marketing Committee and Plan to increase awareness and growth.
- The Membership chair will work with Finance, Advocacy, Marketing and Development to seek opportunities to increase membership.
-
Enhance the Development / Fundraising Committee and Plan to provide external support and to foster IAWM growth.
Goal 3
Improve the IAWM’s organizational structure, development and effectiveness.
STRATEGIES
- Increase Board Development and Capacity to achieve IAWM goals.
- Establish stability and consistency in IAWM Journal staff and processes.
- Focus on Equity and Inclusion to expand diverse voices and strengthen IAWM.
- Expand Membership Internationally to better reflect the world of women in music.
- Improve the effectiveness of the IAWM board with more structured processes and continuity plans.
- Incorporate an annual review of the strategic plan into the first Quarter IAWM meeting.
