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Kent County Community Action board approves 2026–2030 strategic plan after targeted edits
Summary
The Advisory Governing Board unanimously approved the 2026–2030 KCCA Strategic Plan at a Feb. 5 special meeting after amending language in several strategies, adding new fundraising-focused items and marking new strategies with an asterisk to distinguish them from ongoing work.
Daniel VanderMolen, chairperson of the Kent County Community Action Advisory Governing Board, called a special meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. Feb. 5. Gustavo Perez, Director, and Meg Chamberlain of Public Policy Associates presented the proposed 2026–2030 KCCA Strategic Plan and fielded questions from board members.
Board members adopted several targeted edits to the plan before final approval. Kristina Colby proposed replacing the word “Prioritize” with “Emphasize” in Strategy 2.1; the board approved that change and then approved Goal 2 as amended. Members agreed to mark newly added strategies with an asterisk so readers can distinguish them from the organization’s ongoing work.
On Goal 3 the board revised the title to “Secure Additional Resources that Align with Strategic Priorities,” removed the example phrase “like the MSHDA Neighborhood program” from Strategy 3.1, and removed the word “jurisdictional” from Strategy 3.2.1. The board added Strategy 3.3.4, “Lessen barriers to raising designated funds,” and Strategy 3.3.5, “Explore shared funding opportunities.”
Members also revised Goal 4 language to focus on measurable improvement: Strategy 4.2 was changed to “Track operational efficiency” and Strategy 4.2.1 to “Set annual goals for continuous improvement.”
Motions to approve each amended goal and to adopt the complete 2026–2030 KCCA Strategic Plan were made and seconded by board members during the meeting; each motion carried unanimously. Nine members were recorded as present for the meeting and voted in favor of the motions.
Why it matters: the adopted plan sets organizational priorities and adds fundraising- and efficiency-focused strategies that the board identified as necessary to align resources with KCCA’s strategic goals. The asterisk notation will help staff and stakeholders quickly identify new commitments in the document.
The board adjourned at 1:33 p.m. The next Advisory Governing Board meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
