Strategic Plan

Core Components: Staffing; Organizational Capacity

• Objective 1.1: Develop staff recruitment and retention structure for increased relevancy and stability
  • e.g. KNOM transitioned from a volunteer-based model to a paid, full-time staff model with emphasis on local and regional hires.
• Objective 1.2: Shape a positive organization culture for a healthy and productive workplace
  • e.g. KNOM is building on diversity and inclusion along with trauma-informed awareness.

Core Components: Programming; Community Involvement

• Objective 2.1: Broaden media reach by engaging the voices and cultures of Western Alaska Inuit communities through meaningful programming and collaboration
  • e.g. KNOM is reaching out to Western Alaska to engage with more regional residents and cover more stories from our listening villages.
• Objective 2.2: Facilitate more listener encounters with Christ & spirituality
  • e.g. KNOM continues to serve as a constant companion on the air, working towards reducing automation.

Core Components: Finance; Donor Relations; Media Infrastructure and Equipment

• Objective 3.1: Leverage investments for our future capacity, talent and sustainability
  • e.g. KNOM is creating a 5-year plan for facilities and equipment in Nome.
• Objective 3.2: Cultivate supporters for sharing our mission through positive messaging
  • e.g. KNOM is ensuring online content is accurate, mission-focused, and in tandem with broadcasts.

Core Components: Board of Directors; Staff Development; Organizational Capacity

• Objective 4.1: Develop leadership capacity and grow good governance toward a cohesive team, at board & staff levels
  • e.g. KNOM plans to recruit new board members from the Bering Strait region based on needed strengths.