PA Research Foundation Strategic Plan 2012 - 2017 Vision

Better health for all and a community free from diseases

Mission

To bring research to life

Purpose To raise funds to bring research to life in order to prevent and cure disease at Queensland’s leading translational research precinct – birthplace of the world’s first ever cancer vaccine and home to life saving research

Strategic Target Area

Key Strategic Issues Goals Objectives

1.1 Need to Increase funding for new research

$1mill grants funded from 2015

1.1.1 Increase % of surplus to research 1.1.2 Increase research categories 1.1.3 Increase the number of applicants supported

1. Outcomes 1.2 Lack of awareness of

PARF supported research

10% Increase in grant applications by 2013 1.2.1 Increase communication of research outcomes to researchers and the public

1.2.2 Need to compile evidence of funding making a difference from the “bench to the bedside”

1.2.3 Increase number of applications for PA Research Support Scheme

$2 mill net income by 2016

2.1 Need to Increase net income

2.1.1 Increase individual giving 2.1.2 Improve and Increase Community Fundraising 2.1.3 Grow Sponsorship Opportunities 2.1.4 Explore funding from Australian and International

foundations

Create commercial opportunities Joint ventures for new projects, investments & shared services

2.2.1 Create new commercial opportunities 2.2.2 Increase and expand corporate giving

2. Financial Sustainability

2.2 Explore new funding sources

Ensure brand and key messages are aligned at every opportunity Increased recognition of brand by 2013-14

3.1.1 Increase Brand Awareness 3.1.2 Intensify and boost internal PA engagement 3.1.3 Develop a Stewardship program

3.1 Need to Increase Brand Awareness

At least one “thank you event held each year for

top individual and company donors Communication plans for key stakeholders reviewed annually from 2011 - 12

3.2.1 Secure Media Partners 3.2.2 Grow and strengthen existing PARF stakeholder

relationships 3.2.3 Develop and foster new partnerships with business

and industry

3. Awareness

3..2 Grow and Strengthen Partnerships

4.1 Lack of Adequate systems and processes

Annual review of systems and processes

4.1.1 Need to improve systems and processes

4. Systems and Innovation

4.2 Embrace new technologies and innovative thinking

Incorporate advances in technology that reduce cost and/or improve outcomes from 2011 Capture and review new ideas as part of business as usual

4.2.1 Embrace new technologies and innovative thinking 4.2.2 Integrate social media into business as usual

5.1 Recognise, reward and retain quality staff

Annual performance appraisal and recognition program in place 100% of staff attend training and development by end 2012

5.1.1 Recognise, reward and retain quality staff 5.1.2 Strive for no staff turnover 5.1.3 Support staff to become involved in relevant peak

industry groups 5. Our People

5.2 Need to develop opportunities for volunteers

Volunteer roles and volunteer recognition developed by end 2012

5.2.1 Need to develop opportunities for volunteers in fundraising and support areas