One Omaha Strategic Plan (2025–2028)

One Omaha Strategic
Plan 2025–2028

A Clear Plan for Stronger Neighborhoods

One Omaha’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 is our roadmap for empowering people where they live and supporting thriving neighborhoods with engaged and knowledgeable residents.

It reflects a comprehensive organizational assessment and a planning process shaped by stakeholders, staff and board collaboration.

At a Glance

Mission: Empower people where they live.

Vision: Thriving neighborhoods with engaged and knowledgeable residents.

Guiding Belief: We believe that when residents have the knowledge and tools to navigate systems and advocate effectively, neighborhoods become more self-sufficient and resilient. Through public participation and capacity-building, residents can address inequities, drive systems-level change and confidently create solutions.

Our Program Framework

One Omaha’s work is organized into two interconnected program areas.

Public Participation Programming strengthens residents’ ability to engage in decision-making, advocate effectively and lead change in their communities.

Leadership Education Initiatives
Community Engagement Initiatives

Capacity-Building Programming supports neighborhoods and organizations by strengthening operational and financial sustainability.

Financial Empowerment Initiatives
Organizational Development Initiatives

"This framework helps ensure each initiative is aligned with our mission and supports thriving, connected neighborhoods across Omaha."

— Kimara Snipes, Executive Director

The 2025–2028 Priorities

Three Strategic Pillars

The Strategic Plan is organized into three pillars that focus on program excellence, deeper partnerships and the organizational capacity required to deliver consistently over time.

Each pillar includes goals, objectives and strategies designed to strengthen accountability and clarify priorities for staff and board leadership.

Elevate Programming Excellence & Measure Impact

This pillar focuses on strengthening the quality and impact of One Omaha’s programs and services to empower people where they live.
We will align programming with best practices, strengthen outreach and use metrics and feedback systems to understand what is working and where to improve.
What you can expect:
High-quality programming designed for participation and impact A Neighborhood Needs Assessment to inform program development and priorities.
Reviving key historic programming and developing new programming where needed.

Enhance Partnerships, Community Relations & Neighborhood Engagement

This pillar strengthens relationships with public-sector partners, Neighborhood Associations and resident groups through proactive communication, information sharing and inclusive engagement strategies.
The goal is to expand reach, improve collaboration and increase the support available to neighborhoods.
What you can expect:
Stronger public-sector collaboration through consistent outreach and joint initiatives.
Expanded support services and improved communication with Neighborhood Associations.
Targeted outreach to increase reach and inclusive engagement across the community.

Strengthen Organizational Capacity & Sustainability

This pillar focuses on strengthening internal infrastructure, human capital and financial resources so One Omaha can deliver effectively over the long term.
We will formalize HR practices, streamline documentation and use data-driven planning processes that preserve institutional knowledge and support continuous improvement.
What you can expect:
Stronger hiring, onboarding and professional development systems.
Documented operational processes and clearer internal planning practices.
Improved fundraising and revenue strategies to support program delivery.

What We Are Prioritizing First

Some work must happen early because it enables other initiatives. For example, completing the program framework and metric sets supports consistency across new and revived initiatives, while the Neighborhood Needs Assessment informs multiple downstream projects.

How We Will Measure Progress

We will track progress using key performance indicators and “signals of success” aligned to each pillar.

Examples include establishing a metrics dashboard, quarterly reporting and annual board briefing on aggregated outcomes.

We will also track engagement and communications performance such as newsletter open rates, social media interactions and stakeholder communication satisfaction.

Progress Updates

We will share periodic progress updates on major milestones, participation and key outcomes. Check back for updates or subscribe to receive updates.

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Get Involved

This plan is a shared commitment to building stronger, more connected neighborhoods across Omaha.

You can support the work by participating, partnering or investing in program delivery.

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