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NANM FIRST QUARTER ROADMAP

NANM's First Quarter Roadmap outlines a strategic plan for the initial 90 days, focusing on immediate priorities and impactful initiatives. This roadmap aims to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency while fostering increased member-led engagement at the national level as we lay the groundwork for sustainable growth.

WORK IN NANM

NANM CENSUS

For updated Census https://tinyurl.com/NANMCensus

VISION & PRIORITIES

NANM BEYOND 100

Continuing to assess our identity is crucial for us to better nurture our members and ensure we remain relevant across this country. This will inevitably strengthen NANM and secure our place in history for the next 100 years.

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  • Establish National, Member-led Task Forces  

    • Create national, member-led, multi-generational task forces to define the future direction of our organization. These national task forces will include members, collegiate, and youth representatives from each region to ensure equity among the regions and balance of practice while creating a pathway for succession. These task forces will support national initiatives to include:

      • NANM Beyond 100 Vision Planning

        • Guides NANM’s long-term direction and growth. This task force develops visionary goals, formulates strategic initiatives, and assesses organizational effectiveness. Through collaboration and foresight, this task force ensures the organization remains adaptive, innovative, and aligned with its mission and values for sustainable success.

      • Professional Development and Learning

        • Enhances the skills and knowledge of musicians and educators. This task force organizes workshops, seminars, and training programs (online and in person) to provide valuable resources and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, ensuring the music community remains vibrant, informed, and professionally equipped.

      • Advocacy & Partnerships

        • Promotes the value of music through public policy influence and strategic alliances. The task force works to create programs that enhance music education and build collaborations with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and government agencies to expand the impact and reach of music programs nationwide.

      • Archives and History

        • Preserves and documents the rich heritage of music. This task force curates and maintains historical records, artifacts, and archives, ensuring the legacy of our musical traditions and achievements is accessible to future generations and serves as an educational resource.

      • Research & Publications

        • Advances musical knowledge by conducting research and disseminating findings. This task force publishes scholarly articles, reports, and educational materials, fostering informed dialogue and innovation in the Black music community to ensure access to cutting-edge information and resources for musicians, educators, and enthusiasts.

  • Create a Membership Database

    • Work with the National Second Vice President to implement a comprehensive membership database that allows us to gather detailed information about each member as well as regional activities to foster a sense of community nationwide

OPERATIONAL ASSURANCE

Following established guidelines and procedures, and developing appropriate, relevant policies for our organization, is essential for maintaining a clear and transparent structure for leadership at local, regional, and national levels. This approach is key to our unity and success.

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  • Similar to the above national member-led governance task forces, these groups will address the organization’s fiscal strength, policies and procedures

    • Establish a National Fiscal Governance Task Force

      • Led by the national treasurer and assistant treasurer, this body is comprised of seasoned finance professionals from each region to ensure the financial integrity of and sustainability of NANM by providing financial oversight, budget management, audit and compliance, risk management, financial reporting and eventually long-term financial strategic planning for the national organization to include the regions. This task force plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and accountability ensuring that NANM can effectively pursue its artistic objectives

    • Establish a National Policy & Governance Task Force

      • Comprised of seasoned parliamentarians from each region alongside the national parliamentarian, this body reviews existing policies, identifies areas for improvement and recommends new, relevant policies and procedures where appropriate to ensure that policies are comprehensive and considerate of the entire organization's needs because of the diverse perspectives and experiences of the body. This task force will publish findings and updates to maintain transparency and foster a sense of collective responsibility and unity within the organization

 

  • Implement a Digital Governance Platform

    • Adopt a digital governance platform that centralizes all guidelines, procedures, and policies

      • This platform will

        • serve as a one-stop resource for leadership at all levels, offering real-time updates, easy access to documents, and a transparent record of policy changes and decision-making processes.

        • feature automated notifications for policy updates, interactive training modules, and a feedback system that can enhance engagement and compliance

        • ensure that all members are well-informed and aligned with the established standards, fostering unity and transparency

 

  • Conduct Regular Virtual Workshops and Webinars

    • Organize regular virtual workshops and webinars focused on the importance of adherence to guidelines and the development of relevant policies such as best practices in governance, case studies of successful policy implementations, and interactive Q&A sessions for regions and branches

    • These open forums will

      • reinforce the importance of these practices and encourage active participation from leaders at all levels, to maintain a clear and transparent organizational structure

NATIONAL PROFILE

Raising the national profile of NANM is a key goal. By working collaboratively with other national organizations, NANM can expand its influence, shaping its future identity and impact.

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  • Leverage Digital Platforms and Social Media

    • Create a comprehensive digital strategy that includes a strong presence on social media, a dynamic website, and engaging content is paramount to our ability to increase our influence

    • Capitalize on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, while creating podcasts to share performances, educational content, interviews with prominent musicians, and behind-the-scenes looks at our events from our branches across the country will captivate audiences and certainly raise our national profile

    • Implement targeted social media campaigns and partnerships with national music organizations  to reach wider and more diverse audiences

 

  • Expand Our National Scholarship Competition and Other National Sponsored Events

    • Expand our national scholarship competition and intentionally partner with organizations and national performers to help elevate the competition  

    • Create a music festival within the convention that highlights local, regional, and nationally acclaimed ensembles focused on the preservation of the music created or performed by African and/or African/Black Americans, while featuring renowned guest artists, judges, and speakers to draw attention and credibility to the organization

    • Incorporate live streaming and virtual participation options to increase accessibility and reach

 

  • Develop Collaborative Initiatives and Partnerships

    • Forge partnerships with other national music organizations, educational institutions, and cultural bodies to develop collaborative initiatives which can include joint concerts, educational programs, cross-promotional campaigns, and community outreach projects across the region. By working together, we can pool resources, share audiences, and create larger, more impactful events and programs

    • Utilize media releases, media coverage, and coordinated marketing efforts to boost visibility and credibility

NANM WEEK

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