The Geochemical Society adopted this strategic plan in 2020 to guide our efforts over the next 3-5 years. It will be reviewed regularly and updated as we make progress toward the goals.
Goal 1: Engagement
Create a stronger connection of members to the society beyond Goldschmidt & GCA
Supporting Strategies
- Create one new membership engagement initiative each year
- Develop a year-round engagement strategy to include technology, editorial, and content
- Formalize best practices for progressing through the society leadership positions
- Improve volunteer engagement and opportunities by defining the volunteer pathway and enhancing current opportunities
- Improve overall engagement of members at all stages of members' careers
- Improve our engagement and awareness within and of developing countries
Goal 2: Identity
Ensure our members have a clear understanding (and connection) to our society and all that it offers
Supporting Strategies
- Create a communication strategy that informs our membership of our programs, benefits (tangible/intangible) and our connection to GCA and Goldschmidt
- Improve awareness of the society by creating identifiable value propositions
- Identify and articulate our unique contributions to the scientific community
Goal 3: Stewardship
Ensure the Geochemical Society identifies and promotes best practices for professional conduct; where human values and professional excellence co-exist
Supporting Strategies
- Promote understanding of our core values across our diverse membership
- Remove barriers to participation of under-represented groups at the Goldschmidt Conference
- Nurture future geochemists
- Ensure relevancy by identifying future trends within our membership
Goal 4: Foundation
Strengthen our society's capacity to evolve with the needs of our membership
Supporting Strategies
- Explore the development of a business continuity plan across multiple sectors
- Create diversified revenue streams
- Evaluate current business model to determine our ability to grow while continuing to support the future with Goldschmidt
- Develop a process by which new initiatives can be evaluated and implemented when necessary
- Expand an infrastructure that enables a year-round, connected community