NDTOA Strategic Plan

This Strategic Plan has been adopted by the NDTOA Board of Directors.

2023-2025 Strategic Plan

MISSION - To lead, unify, advance, and protect the interests of North Dakota’s townships, and to empower township officers to lead in their respective communities.

VISION: To be the resource of choice and voice for North Dakota townships and township issues.

Strategic Goal #1

STRENGTHEN THE INFLUENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH THOUGHTFUL ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY

• Develop a multi-session, proactive policy agenda, and program focused on pro-township policies.
• Develop a multi-tiered advocacy plan for policy positions.
• Strengthen advocacy through stakeholder partnerships.
• Execute a “Township Officer’s Day” at the State Capitol during Legislative Sessions

Strategic Goal #2

DEVELOP COMPELLING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ENGAGE MEMBERS AND SERVE MEMBER NEEDS

• Develop an assertive, proactive member retention program.
• Utilize efficient communication strategies to keep members engaged and informed.
• Redesign the website as “the township resource” for members, stakeholders, and policymakers.

Strategic Goal #3

STRUCTURE THE ASSOCIATION FOR SUCCESS THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Develop a Board of Directors manual.
• Review committee structure and roles.
• Embark on a two-year effort to diversify and strengthen association revenues.
• Update the Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures manuals

2023 TOWNSHIP LEGISLATIVE WINS

• Increased township officer’s pay rate
• Won the ability to hold the township annual meeting on any day in March
• Increased township special road fund limits
• Cleared the way for townships to hold the equalization meeting on any day of April.
• Helped pass emergency snow removal funding
• Passed ‘flexible transportation funding’ for township infrastructure grants
• Passed Legacy Fund special township grant funding
• Defended against legislation that would have added more burdensome requirements.
• Executed first “Township Officers Day” at the Capitol

NDTOA Values

• Uphold the principle that strong local leadership is the best level of government in our democracy.
• Provide Members with superior training and resource services
• Be a relentless advocate for township governments and township officers at the local, state, and national level
• Build and maintain strong alliances with other organizations to support and defend the township form of government
• Use technology to improve service to Members and make ourselves more productive
• Be diligent financial stewards for the organization by spending wisely, looking for longer-term benefits and solutions, and charging a fair price for services
• Keeping our day-to-day work focused on the strategic plan, goals, and objectives of the organization
• Continually working to improve the influence and impact of the NDTOA for the benefit of our Members