This Operational Plan provides a view of the annual and ongoing activities of fmi*igf for the next three fiscal years.  Plans in the 2009-2010 fiscal year are concrete and represent specific planned activity for the period.  Plans for the following two years (2010-2011 & 2011-2012) provide a current but broad perspective on work that could be undertaken in subsequent years.  This operational plan focuses on fmi*igf National activities that will contribute to fmi*igf’s strategic priorities and goals as per our new 2009-2014 strategic plan, an excerpt which follows:

fmi*igf STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Strategic Priority # 1 Strengthen and improve benefits to members so as to sustain, increase and engage fmi*igf membership.

Strategic Goal # 1.1 – Strengthen, improve and communicate membership benefits so as to sustain and increase the number of fmi*igf members.

Strategic Goal # 1.2 – Increase the diversity of membership in order for the fmi*igf to include the views of all levels of government and various levels of managers and employees involved in public sector financial management.

Strategic Goal # 1.3 – Increase the extent and degree of engagement by members so that our membership is always ready to be involved in the management and operation of our organization.

	Strategic Priority # 2 Ensure that fmi*igf is recognized by its members and target audiences as the leading source in Canada for professional development and knowledge sharing in the field of public sector financial management.

Strategic Goal # 2.1 – Improve the quality, relevance, diversity and visibility of National programs including PD events, networking, the Journal and other information products.

Strategic Goal # 2.2 - Increase the participation by our target audience at events through gaining an understanding of their needs and expectations.

	Strategic Priority # 3 Promote the fmi*igf to public and private sector decision makers and information providers as the leading conduit of information and guidance to members and target audiences.

Strategic Goal # 3.1 – Clearly define and communicate who we are and what we have to offer.

Strategic Goal # 3.2 – Identify, establish and build relationships with key stakeholders at the national and chapter level.

Strategic Goal # 3.3 – Continue to build and sustain partnerships with professional accounting bodies and other organizations with similar mandates.

	Strategic Priority # 4 Organize and manage the fmi*igf effectively and ensure open communications within the organization.

Strategic Goal # 4.1 – Develop and implement a policy framework covering all aspects of fmi*igf operations and activities at both the National and Chapter level.

Strategic Goal # 4.2 – Improve the National and Chapter Board orientation process and develop enhanced services provided by the National organization to Chapters.

Strategic Goal # 4.3 – Enhance communications between all levels of the organization.