2022 THINKSGIVING CHALLENGES

How might we leverage the reputation of our flagship program to expand awareness of our overall organization and increase volunteer, partner, and donor support?

How might we explore a hybrid/remote work environment that fosters a strong and sustainable work culture and inspires our small team?

How might proactively establish an organizational infrastructure needed to keep up with our rapid growth?

How might we celebrate our 25th anniversary in a way that helps us expand our reach and elevate awareness of our accomplishments, programs, and services?

How might we increase awareness and support among local leadership and attract professional subject matter experts to contribute to our initiatives?

How might we ensure our strategy and tactics clearly align with our mission as we increase our footprint and impact on the local, regional, and national level?

How might we increase brand awareness to effectively grow our donor base and our board to serve more of our St. Louis community?

How might we think outside the box and successfully push past a long-standing membership plateau to double our community of givers, granting opportunities, and impact in the STL region?

How might we use e-commerce capabilities to engage with customers in creative ways while continuing to honor the donor’s intent?

How might we break through preconceived public notions to more accurately communicate our mission and values and establish partnerships based on shared priorities?

How might we bring a STEM educational product we've developed to market and create a sustainable revenue stream that supports our mission?

How might we diversify our donor base to better reflect the clients and communities we serve?

How might we forge and nurture community partners to support our exciting new business model and long-term goals?

How might we scale a curriculum we've built that increases equitable access to STEM and aviation education to multiply its impact?

How might we better engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem by effectively communicating our value as a peer and partner?

How might we communicate our limitless learning opportunities in a way that highlights our talent, shares our vision, and engages and excites our community?

How might we comprehensively evaluate and measure the impact of our programming aimed at improving food equity for the children and families we serve?

How might we share our unique therapy services to establish partnerships with local school districts and colleges to enhance their offerings, expand our service delivery, and support one another’s shared goals for students?

How might we rethink and market our recruitment practices and incentives to attract and retain quality candidates with high level social and emotional learning skills?

How might we identify creative ways to increase our profile by highlighting our unique approach to community development?

How might we reimagine new volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retaining our volunteers, while also making the most of the availability, diverse talents, and creative gifts that already exist within our wide network of current volunteers?

How might we increase employee retention by fostering a culture of excellence through mission-centric hiring, onboarding, and staff development?

How might we identify, test, and take to market our unique services in an innovative way to reach new clients, while diversifying sustainable revenue streams?

How might we build a sustainable maintenance program that prioritizes engagement among the community while providing freedom and flexibility to those who manage it?

How might we ensure and reflect that our organization is value- and impact- driven both internally and externally?

How might we build an effective mentorship program and succession pipeline for supervisors to teach skills needed now, support and incentivize professional growth, and strengthen our organization's framework?

How might we find innovative ways to make arts education, events, programs and performances appealing and accessible to everyone in our community?