Strategic Plan

Strategic Priorities

Education

MSGS provides robust, high-quality learning opportunities to our community.

• Resume and refresh our annual conference.
• Offer additional learning opportunities throughout the year.
  

MSGS reaches out to foster connections and partnerships.

• Engage with various Montana organizations for mutual benefit.
• Promote our mission and goals with our membership and beyond.

Resources

MSGS helps people discover their family history.

• Expand and promote our research assistance services.
• Create a mentorship program to connect our members and improve their skills.

MSGS creates, preserves, and provides access to unique Montana records.

• Create a clearinghouse of unique Montana records.
• Develop and participate in statewide projects.

Relationships

MSGS recruits and retains a diverse & inclusive membership.

• Recruit new members through in-person events and online campaigns.
• Provide meaningful events, services, and volunteer opportunities to retain members.

   

MSGS collaborates with organizations that share our interests.

• Seek out and provide assistance with state-level projects.
• Foster partnerships with genealogy organizations in our region.

   

Development

MSGS prepares for the future while honoring the past.

• Active a fundraising program to support current initiatives and to build capacity for future projects.
• Commit to continuous visioning for the future.

   

MSGS communicates clear, current information to our members and stakeholders.

• Create a communications plan to ensure consistent messaging.
• Update bylaws, standing rules, job descriptions, and internal procedures regularly.