STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2021

 Our new Executive Director has consulted “A goal with dozens of community leaders, non-profit workers, activists, labour representatives, politicians, key without a plan stakeholders, and members of the queer is just a wish” and trans* community.  Advice from Pride Toronto sta and writes Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. We volunteers was collected through a series of couldn’t agree more. We are excited to targeted interviews. present our 2016–2021 Strategic Plan to set Pride Toronto’s goals into motion over the  Through the Management Advisory next five years. This plan will serve as the Service, Pride Toronto worked with cornerstone of our decision-making process. Dr. Bobby Siu to help set up the consultation It is a testament to how far we have come as process. an organization, what we have achieved, and our vision for the festival we aspire to This Strategic Plan builds on the become. The Strategic Plan was crafted with recommendations of Pride Toronto’s 2011 the benefit of spirited, informed feedback Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Report, led and careful reflection that challenged the by Reverend Brent Hawkes. The CAP way we see ourselves and inspires our Report’s legacy includes tremendous dreams for the future. improvements in Pride Toronto’s financial management, community engagement and The Board of Directors took this exercise commitment to leadership. We have very seriously. enhanced our relationship with the trans* community, increased transparency and  Community consultation and input were diversified programming. Now, as the essential to Pride Toronto’s Strategic Plan. meaning of Pride evolves, we re-examined our vision and goals in order to maintain our  Our public forums allowed community leadership as North America’s premier Pride members to share their ideas and provide event. third-party facilitators with open, honest feedback about the future of our festival. We will stay true to our political roots and anticipate the future needs of our  During the main weekend of WorldPride, community. We will honour our courageous 1,500 participants completed surveys and past and celebrate how far we have come, ranked funding allocation priorities. as we look forward and remain vigilant to the challenges that lay ahead.  In 2015, our research team compiled vision and values opinions from more than 1,000 online surveys. The Board and Staff of Pride Toronto mission Pride Toronto brings people together to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of our community.

vision As a leader in the Pride movement, we aspire to unite and empower people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. values inclusivity creativity We welcome everyone and want everyone We inspire our city and the world to be welcomed. We are accessible through education, art, ideas and to everyone as we create a sense of the talents of our community. belonging and shared purpose. diversity sustainability We celebrate the uniqueness of all voices We plan for the growth of the organization while bringing people together as one and ensure that future generations community. can celebrate Pride. strategic directions

We will provide relevant and high quality programming. A MEANINGFUL PRIDE We will be a leader in our community. Objectives Create inspiring and transformational experiences Reflect our diverse community Commemorate our history Address political issues surrounding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and human rights Advance the global Pride movement

We will... Produce significant annual contributions to Toronto’s artistic scene Focus on culturally-specific programming while celebrating diverse talent Host annual Queer Icon speaker series Host annual human rights event addressing a relevant sociopolitical issue Continue to develop International Grand Marshall program, including events where IGMs can share their knowledge and ideas A LOUD PRIDE We will focus on community engagement. We will widen the festival footprint and add year-round initiatives.

Objectives Engage our community and key stakeholders Expand activities across Toronto Build partnerships Expand events throughout the entire month of June and add year-round initiatives

We will... Oer community consultations, town halls and surveys Find new spaces for events and showcases outside the traditional Pride Toronto footprint Create partnerships with other cultural organizations Create and hold events outside of June festival

A FIERCE PRIDE A STRONG PRIDE We will foster creativity while pushing limits We will strive for operational excellence, and exploring new artistic territories. good governance and sustainability.

Objectives Objectives Present thought-provoking art and ideas Enhance long-term organizational sustainability Increase artistic excellence Enrich volunteer and membership experience Introduce new and diverse forms of artistic expression Make Pride a leader in festival accessibility

We will... We will... Invite guest curators to program content Develop ongoing succession plan for sta and volunteer team-leaders Curate collaborative productions with other artistic producers Formalize education and training program for volunteers Broaden programming to include varied artistic forms, Mandate that venues must be accessible including theatre, visual art and comedy pridetoronto.com

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