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In our continued effort to create a transparent organization where your voice can be heard, we are asking that you take a look at our strategic plan and let us know any concerns or contributions you would like expressed. You can email our executive director, Evangelos at
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We will be using this tab as a forum where our members concerns may be heard. Let us know what you think of our upcoming Strategic Plan before we finalize it.
Please send your comments by January 15th 2012.
Thank You from the Quickdraw Team
QUICKDRAW ANIMATION STRATEGIC PLAN SUMMARY DRAFT: OUR DIRECTION FOR 2011- 2014
CONTEXT FOR PLANNING (Factors that are drivers for action):
CONTEXT FOR PLANNING (Factors that are drivers for action):
- Membership- Changing technological & financial needs within community that QAS aspires to serve
- Volunteers- Changing behaviours & expectations i.e. Increased emphasis on volunteer experience (vs. cause) to appeal/engage and retain
- Sustainable Funding- Increasing competition for government, non-government & corporate funds
- Competitors/Potential Partners- turning sources of competition into collaboration opportunities
- Space/Presence – Need to increase presence Locally and Nationally.
- A need to consolidate Growth for support
- global communities of animation enthusiasts to maintain viability & excellence.
GOALS (Purpose driven long-term goals of the organization)
NB - Goals are not listed in a particular order of priority:
1. promotes the study of animation by providing lectures, workshops/courses on all aspects of animation production to students from a wide range of ages, abilities & interests.
2. encourages the production of animation & experimentation in innovative film & digital techniques by providing members with the appropriate equipment and facilities.
3. maintains a rare & thorough selection of resource materials on animation for the use of the general public in order to encourage the study & appreciation of animation.
4. shows animation in screenings, film festivals and exhibitions in order to elevate the aesthetic enrichment of the general public.
5. engages in cultural exchange with other like-minded organizations by participating in local, provincial, national and international festivals and arts events.
VALUE STATEMENTS: Quickdraw promotes a diverse membership by welcoming all individuals. Quickdraw cultivates healthy communities by encouraging creative expression through animation. Quickdraw fosters a high level of artistic excellence by serving as a hub for connection, innovation and creativity.
2. encourages the production of animation & experimentation in innovative film & digital techniques by providing members with the appropriate equipment and facilities.
3. maintains a rare & thorough selection of resource materials on animation for the use of the general public in order to encourage the study & appreciation of animation.
4. shows animation in screenings, film festivals and exhibitions in order to elevate the aesthetic enrichment of the general public.
5. engages in cultural exchange with other like-minded organizations by participating in local, provincial, national and international festivals and arts events.
VALUE STATEMENTS: Quickdraw promotes a diverse membership by welcoming all individuals. Quickdraw cultivates healthy communities by encouraging creative expression through animation. Quickdraw fosters a high level of artistic excellence by serving as a hub for connection, innovation and creativity.
VISION: Quickdraw Animation Society is recognized as a leading organization locally, nationally and globally. Quickdraw offers facilities, resources, programs and events to support, celebrate and appreciate independent animation
MISSION: Quickdraw Animation Society builds welcoming, healthy communities through fostering connection, innovation, creativity and artistic excellence through animation production, education and appreciation.
STRATEGIC INTENT: Build capacity to support a vibrant and innovative animation community
DESIRED OUTCOMES (End results we are striving for):
1) Recognition of QAS Artists’ level of artistic excellence & innovation (local, national, global)
2) Recognition of QAS as a dynamic centre for the production, education & appreciation of animation
3) More works produced & exhibited
4) Sustainable growth in production, education & exhibition activities
5) Financial health
6) Scope of Strategic Focus- 2011-2012 Local, 2012-2013 National, 2013-2014 Global
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (Essential to achieve organization’s long term goals & address strategic issues):
1) QAS’ Internal structures and systems facilitating good decisions, and are efficient, effective and biased to action.
2) QAS facilities are innovative, creative, functional, affordable and sustainable.
3) QAS continues to develop its Education/Outreach programming in response to member & community needs.
4) Increasing level of production- incorporating both film & digital.
5) Increased level of exhibition activity locally, nationally, globally.
DESIRED OUTCOMES (End results we are striving for):
1) Recognition of QAS Artists’ level of artistic excellence & innovation (local, national, global)
2) Recognition of QAS as a dynamic centre for the production, education & appreciation of animation
3) More works produced & exhibited
4) Sustainable growth in production, education & exhibition activities
5) Financial health
6) Scope of Strategic Focus- 2011-2012 Local, 2012-2013 National, 2013-2014 Global
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (Essential to achieve organization’s long term goals & address strategic issues):
1) QAS’ Internal structures and systems facilitating good decisions, and are efficient, effective and biased to action.
2) QAS facilities are innovative, creative, functional, affordable and sustainable.
3) QAS continues to develop its Education/Outreach programming in response to member & community needs.
4) Increasing level of production- incorporating both film & digital.
5) Increased level of exhibition activity locally, nationally, globally.
6) Strong community & government partnerships that leverage expertise and resources to sustain, enhance & underscore the importance of QAS activities.
