Federation Strategic Plan At a Glance
Big Brothers Big Sisters has launched a new strategic plan to Unify, Innovate and Lead Boldly.
We held over 70 consultation sessions and 510 engagements. The robust process that led to the co-creation of this Federation strategic plan was informed by young people and families, agency leaders, service delivery staff and boards, mentors, National Office staff and board members from every active region across the country. These engagements also included external partners across education, health, community organizations, funding, and government. While the goals are shared, there is flexibility in how they are achieved. This approach recognizes that agencies and partners work in different contexts and serve different community needs. There is a place for each of us to ensure young people have access to Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring.
In 2032 we will
How we will get there
Lead as the Trusted Voice in Youth Mentorship
Be known as the relevant solution for youth facing adversities.
AMeasure, Share and Demonstrate the National Impact Data
BDemonstrate Thought Leadership and Advocacy
Evolve the Mentoring Experience
Meet needs of mentors & mentees.
CStreamline and Innovate Mentoring Experiences that are Responsive to Today’s Young People and Mentors by Integrating Youth Voice
DDevelop Partnerships & Embed Mentoring Experiences into Existing Youth Ecosystems
ECentre Child Protection in Mentoring Experiences
Ensure Access
Serve more young people who need mentoring relationships.
FRetain and Recruit Mentors
GSupport Federation Health, People & Culture
HExplore & Implement Organizational Design
I Optimize Technology Systems
Mobilize Funding
Increase the resources needed to sustain and grow our impact.
JFocus Fund Development Based on Impact Data
KDifferentiate BBBS Brand Across Sectors
ENABLERS:
Quality Assurance • Network Development • Information Technology (IT)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) • National Partnerships • Marketing & Communications • Insurance
Read the Federation Strategic Plan
Young people are navigating a lot and they shouldn’t have to do it alone. From mental health and social isolation to rapidly changing technology and economic uncertainty, growing up today is complex.
A mentor can make a difference. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring experiences provide young people with the intentional relationships they deserve to succeed. Mentorship works and we have the data to prove it. The need is significant: more than 3 million young people across Canada need us.
Meaningful mentoring relationships help young people build social-emotional competence, support mental health and well-being, and strengthen educational engagement and employment readiness. When young people thrive, your community thrives. And that drives economic progress.
Be part of the solution. Volunteer. Donate. Partner. There is a role for you. Together, let’s make life bigger for young people.
Donate to support the Plan
Yes, I believe that ensuring access to mentoring for more young people who need it most will make life bigger for each of us.
