Strategic Plan

2024-2026 Goals and Strategies

Through IAWM’s programming and advocacy efforts, increase the visibility, opportunities, connections and relevance of IAWM and its members

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.

Ensure the future Financial Sustainability of the IAWM

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.

Improve the IAWM’s organizational structure, development and effectiveness.

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.