Learning Disabilities Association Of Saskatchew Strategic Recommendations

The Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan offers support to those with learning disabilities and ADHD, assisting with increasing independence through education, employment coaching, academic intervention, academic strategies, assessments, and more. They are a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, which has chapters throughout Canada. The organization’s vision is “A Canada where people with learning disabilities have equal opportunity to reach their potential and to thrive in their communities” (Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan, n.d.). This paper will outline, analyze, and develop strategic recommendations for areas of improvement for the organization. Overview The Learning Disabilities Association

Borne Ben Past President Y Flora Blake Director Y Okoye Nenna Director Y Snow Brianna Director Y Walkner Mark Vice President Y Weightmann Brennan President

This could lead to confusion as to the direction in which they should work. It appears as though this is a consistent issue for this organization, and is an area in need of significant improvement. Due to the issues I have discovered, I have decided to outline some recommendations to improve the organization’s operations. Increase volunteerism in the organization. By utilizing volunteers, the level of paid employees should decrease. This would therefore decrease the level of expenses for employee salaries. As well, volunteers are more likely to be involved because they relate to the cause, which will only benefit those who rely on the organization’s services. Volunteers can assist with developing fundraising opportunities, spreading awareness of the cause, and reducing employee expenses. Decrease expenses/Increase revenues The biggest expenses listed are employee compensation and professional and consulting fees. These could be reduced through the use of volunteers, and by bringing in more board members and directors who have relevant knowledge and experience with the cause. The LDAS needs to bridge the gap between their revenues and expenses if they want to ensure long-term survival and sustainability of the organization. Again, this could be achieved by fundraising. Another method of increasing revenues would be by building relationships with similar