Organizational Strategic Plan
for ATPAD
Karley Daniel, Maria Kurlenda,
Samantha Pedigo, Angela Sokolowski,
and Carolyn Zielinski
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2014
The Organization: ATPAD
 Advocacy for
 Teens to
 Promote
 Awareness of
 Domestic violence (ATPAD) is an organization
designed to spark awareness of domestic violence in
teens and offer solutions for those who are
experiencing violence in their lives. It is a non-profit
organization of nurses whose mission is to decrease
the prevalence of teens involved in domestic violence
cases through education in Kent County.
Many of these teens range from ages
between 11 and 17 years of age!
Alarming Statistics
9.8 percent of high school students admit
to abuse in the last 12 months
(Centers for Disease Control).
Teen mothers experience a high risk for
violence during their pregnancy and
postpartum from their partners
(Harrykissoon, Rickert & Wiemann, 2002).
Teens that experience domestic violence
have higher risk for problems later in life
including eating disorders, risky sexual
behavior, substance abuse, sexuallytransmitted diseases, suicide, and pregnancy
(Silverman, Raj, Mucci & Hathaway, 2001).
ATPAD
…aims to empower students with
knowledge and tools necessary to make
and maintain healthy relationships.
To recognize that adolescents and teens
have a unique perspective regarding
relationships.
To collaborate with organizations to
provide an effective educational program.
To utilize and manage our resources in a
responsible manner.
Goals and Objectives
1. Ensure middle and high school students
have information regarding the prevalence
and effects of domestic violence through
teaching public high school students about
domestic violence.
Goals and Objectives, cont.
By 2018, 90% of all public high school students will demonstrate
knowledge of domestic violence through written and verbal skills. Students
will be able to identify resources available in the community.
By 2020, 80% of public middle school students will demonstrate
knowledge through written and verbal skills on domestic violence.
Goals and Objectives, cont.
2. Decrease the prevalence of teens
involved in domestic violence cases
evidenced by decreasing cases of domestic
violence reported in teens by 50% within five
years in Kent County.
Organization
In order to meet the organizational goals and fulfill its
mission, ATPAD has developed an organizational chart to
include :
 Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools for
Kent County,
 Board of Directors of ATPAD,
 Executive Director,
 Program Director, and
 Executive Assistant.
The Executive Director, Program Director and Executive
Assistant will be paid positions.
The Fundraising Committee, Program Presenters, Social
Workers, Counselors, and Law Enforcement officers will
report to the Program Director.
Board of Directors Responsibilities
The Board of Directors for ATPAD will include the nurses
responsible for the organization of ATPAD, as well as
members of the community who have demonstrated or
expressed interest in advocating for teens in Kent County.
Highlights of those responsibilities include:
 Working closely with the Executive Director to oversee new
programs, support fund raising opportunities, and
participate in organizational functions to support ATPAD.
 Monitor the progress of the organization as well as success
and failures of the program.
 Assure that the organization reflects the mission,
philosophy, and goals.
 Represent the program to agencies, organizations, and the
general public.
 Plan for future growth.
Executive Director Responsibilities
The Executive Director will work directly with and
under the supervision of the Board of Directors.
Highlights of the job includes:
 Manage staff to implement new programs,
 Provide leadership in developing program,
organizational and financial plans,
 Maintain working knowledge of developments and
trends in the field,
 Assure the organization is mirroring its mission and
philosophy,
 Represent ATPAD to agencies, organizations and the
public.
(MASOAKA 2000)
Program Director Responsibilities
The Program Director will:
 Develop the presentation of the program with input
from counselors, social workers, and educators,
 Manage the educational curriculum delivered within
the schools,
 Coordinate with the Executive Director to set up the
program at local schools,
 Oversee the presenters, as well as provide them with
education and training,
 Assure appropriate material presented in a sensitive
manner and assure confidentiality within the program.
(Masaoka, 2000)
Executive Assistant Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant will handle a wide variety
of complex, confidential and time sensitive
material. Highlights of the position include:
 Prepare reports and correspondence,
 Support the Mission of ATPAD,
 Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity,
 Understand relevant legislation and policies
Budget Proposal
Income Sources = $275, 000
Corporate Grants
Local and Charitable
foundations
Donations
Fundrainsing Events
In Kind Support
Budget cont.
Expenses = $275,000
Salaries and Benefits
Rent and Utilities
Marketing and
Outreach
Professional
Development
Indirect costs
Supplies and
Equipment
For More Information
To find out more about the development of this project
please visit our web site at:
https://sites.google.com/site/atpadosp
(Site includes Community Nursing 340 slide presentation, Organizational chart ,
budget proposal, and public awareness You Tube video.)
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