Strategic Plan
The strategic plan was extended through a series of meetings undertaken by the enlarged board in early 2016 to determine goals for the organization and assign champions for each one. The strategic plan is currently being implemented with respect to growing our organizational programming under the new organizational name “Mechanics’ Hall” (changed in 2019), continuing restorations on the hall, as well as historical research, archival projects, and updating our library mission and collection. To become involved or offer financial support with any of these efforts, please contact us at info@mainemechanics.org.
Mechanics’ Hall Strategic Plan
Final Draft
10/7/22
By 2027:
● Mechanics’ Hall is recognized as a vibrant and significant cultural organization.
○ Mechanics’ Hall is celebrated for its historic library and performance space by offering diverse, inspiring, and accessible programs and events that amplify, support & educate the creative community.
○ Mechanics’ Hall serves as a vital community resource and partner for individuals and organizations working in arts and humanities.
○ Mechanics’ Hall enjoys recognition for its literary and performing arts programming.
○ The organization’s stewardship and preservation of our historic building are acknowledged as a substantial contribution to the arts and humanities in Maine.
● Ensure the longevity of Mechanics’ Hall through systems and staffing.
○ Optimize staffing to sustainably achieve mission objectives.
○ Adopt policies and systems to foster an environment that supports smooth operation, improving overall operations and guest experience.
○ Encourage and promote a culture of innovation.
○ Build organizational resilience so that Mechanics’ Hall is in a stronger position to deal with external disruptions as well as internal surprises that lead to interruptions to functionality and operations.
● Build Mechanics’ Hall’s financial capacity.
○ Financial modeling supports programming and partnership decisions.
○ Mechanics’ Hall is operating with a balanced budget.
○ Operational revenue has increased.
○ Mechanics’ Hall has internal development staffing that will support ongoing fundraising that includes a building restoration capital campaign.
○Mechanics’ Hall has established a plan for a building fund to sustain ongoing maintenance of the Hall.
● Broaden and diversify the Mechanics’ Hall community.
○ Attract, retain, and support a diverse staff, board, and membership
○ Diversify stakeholders to support and help curate programming
○ Create a membership, attendee and visitor experience that is better understood and improved
○ Cultivate partners and stakeholders who serve and support the Mechanics’ Hall mission and for whom we can serve.
● Restore and preserve the Mechanics’ Hall building for future generations.
○ Mechanics’ Hall has completed a full building master plan.
○ Plans are in place for a full building restoration capital campaign; Phase One, the roof restoration is well under way.
○ Entryway and visitor first impression experience has been greatly improved and accessibility plans are in place.