Go Global NC

Core Strategies
1. Provide cross-cultural experiential learning
2. Educate stakeholders through evidence based best practices
3. Provide thought leadership and facilitate the collaboration between influencers to drive change
4. Support cultural competency and foreign language acquisition

Individual Outcomes
1. Participants display increased capacity and understanding of other cultures
2. Participants gain Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes for advocating a position as it pertains to global engagement
3. Participants have a plan of action for advancing global engagement in NC
4. Increased proficiency in a second language among participants

Societal Outcomes
1. NC students are prepared with the necessary skill sets to engage and compete in a global world/marketplace
2. NC leaders/teachers /influencers are equipped to live and work in a global society
3. NC communities are equipped with the relationships and strategies to positively integrate our new neighbors
4. NC communities are equipped with the cultural competence to increase their attractiveness for external investments and opportunities
5. NC communities are more prepared to make decisions with an informed understanding of their global impacts
6. North Carolinians are equipped to effectively engage the world and build bridges to other cultures, leading to increased economic well-being and quality of life

Ultimate Impact
North Carolina is the most globally engaged state in the nation

Go Global NC Core Strategies
Core strategies are the broad, overarching program directions an organization adopts as the processes it will achieve use to its mission. A starting point for developing core strategies may be existing programs. However, it is also important to utilize additional information gathered in the strategic planning process as well. As was mentioned earlier in this document, in order to achieve its mission, “connecting North Carolina and the world,” the staff and programs will utilize the following four core strategies.

1. Provide cross-cultural experiential learning
2. Educate stakeholders through evidence based best practices
3. Provide thought leadership and facilitate the collaboration between influencers to drive change
4. Support cultural competency and foreign language acquisition

Infrastructure and Foundational Support Staff
Communications, Data and Policy Analysis, Development and Partner Engagement, Financial Management, and Senior Leadership combine to create a comprehensive approach to organizational management and support services for execution of Go Global NC’s programs.

Communications – Communications is responsible for managing, protecting, and promoting all aspects of Go Global NC’s reputation and brand, as well as the credibility and capabilities of its staff, through external messaging and marketing, including program collateral, website, online/social and traditional media, newsletters, other public relations functions, and crisis management messaging if necessary. Communications is also responsible for internal communication that connects and informs Go Global NC staff, the Board, and its UNC System leadership through in-person meetings, internal messaging, and other reporting.

Data and Policy Analysis – Data and Policy Analysis provides strategic planning and evaluation services to the organization and programs, including identification and application of best practices, in-depth program reviews, analysis of emerging data and trends, development of assessment tools, serve as a clearing house for global engagement data, and conduct process and outcome evaluations.

Development and Partner Engagement - Development and Partner Engagement supports the fundraising and philanthropic goals of the organization, Council, and UNC System Office in the following ways: function as a resource to staff (in terms of community or humanitarian initiatives); act as a managing liaison between the Board and the organization; engage in efforts to raise additional funds and establish new contacts and donors within the community; act as a liaison and engage with external and internal partners (including current and potential donors); encourage engagement between staff and current or potential donors; serve as a public facing entity of the organization.

Financial Management - Finance Management develops processes that enable the organization to be agile, effective and fiscally responsible; manages accounts payable and receivable for the Council; reconciles accounts; provides accurate and timely reports; prepares audit and tax information for external audit and tax filing; and assists with organization budget development and monitoring.


Senior Leadership - Senior Leadership supports the goals of the organization, Council, and UNC System Office in the following ways: functions as a resource to staff for guidance on programs, finances, human resources, etc.; supports the development and growth of staff; acts as a liaison and engages with external partners (such as the Council Board, existing and potential partners and donors, the UNC System, and government officials); encourages engagement between staff and external partners; and oversees day-to-day operations of the organization.

Successful Implementation of the Strategic Plan
Successful implementation of the strategic plan depends on the contribution and dedication of several stakeholders, led by the executive director, staff, board, and UNC System leadership. As Go Global NC seeks to achieve the strategies and priorities defined in this plan, the development and implementation of supportive supplemental materials is paramount. Supplemental materials provide guidance and support to the strategic plan and inform the development and alignment of programs and activities at Go Global NC. Supplemental materials include annual work plans, program plans, evaluation plans, risk mitigation, budgets, communications, and development. Go Global NC’s strategic plan will undergo ongoing annual or biennial reviews to ensure continued alignment strategic plans, activities, and resources.

New Programs and Projects on the Horizon
Go Global NC will continue to encounter new opportunities for growth and acceleration of its existing programs and operations over the next five years, FY 2018-2019 to FY 2022-2023. This section is designed to acknowledge these opportunities for growth and expansions, however to do so judiciously and according to a set of standards for adopting/accepting/allowing the exploration of new programs/new projects and ultimately the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new programs.

Upon implementation of this strategic plan, a subcommittee will be tasked with the goal of reviewing and updating existing resources (i.e., new program feasibility document) to develop a process (e.g., timeline, feasibility study, strategic planning and evaluation, and departmental approvals) for determining Go Global NC’s commitment to new programs/projects.