Strategic Plan, 2024-2027

The Fulbright Association (FA) is a mission-driven, impactful association dedicated to serving the Fulbright community and all who share a passion for the Fulbright vision of promoting peace through education, cooperation and mutual understanding.

The needs of the world and our members are changing, and FA’s updated strategic plan reflects these shifts. In an era of increased polarization at home and heightened geopolitical tensions abroad, the FA must serve as a force for good, empowering Fulbrighters to share what they have experienced to foster mutual understanding among people from other cultures, and within their own local communities. The FA is committed to expanding partnerships with existing and new like-minded communities while continuing to serve our stakeholders, providing the resources and professional development opportunities that support our members.

The Board of Directors identifies three key pillars of strategic focus that, when achieved, will significantly broaden and deepen the FA’s ability to execute our mission.

KEY PILLARS

  1. Champion the Vision of the Fulbright Program
  2. Increase Membership & Prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  3. Strengthen FA’s financial model

How will we do this? Here are some highlights:

1

Champion the Vision of the Fulbright Program

  • Build strategic partnerships that deepen and broaden FA’s existing network, and engage new stakeholders.
  • Develop new digital initiatives that are international in scope, audience, and subject matter to engage alumni worldwide.
  • Share information on the impact of the Fulbright experience with policy makers while reminding them of the original Fulbright Program vision and advocating for continued and increased funding support.

2

Increase Membership & Prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Leverage and increase support for chapters and emerging interest groups, including strategic advising, more effective communications, membership and leadership development, and program innovation.
  • Develop hybrid programming that brings diverse communities together, while expanding global access.
  • Deliver programs, benefits, and resources that meet the needs of more individual and institutional members.

3

Strengthen FA’s financial model

  • Create a comprehensive development and fundraising plan that is consistent with FA’s vision and mission.
  • Identify, build, sustain, and leverage more and stronger sponsor relationships.
  • Establish new revenue streams and funding models that complement FA’s membership model, augment FA’s operating budget, use resources efficiently, and drive the mission.

We will report to our members and supporters regularly on our progress, but we will only succeed as a community with your help, volunteerism, membership, and donations. Contact us at info@fulbright.org with questions or suggestions, and/or explore this website to see how you can get involved.