Five-Year Strategic Plan
Roadmap
Five-Year Strategic Plan
Building a forever home
Year 1
Foundation
- Incorporate in Washington State & obtain EIN
- Create bylaws & open foundation bank account
- Recruit three-person board & apply for 501(c)(3)
- Launch website & social media
- Develop site plan, cost estimates, operations manual & volunteer handbook
$5K – $15K · local donors, friends & family, small grants
Year 2
Growth
- Apply for grants (Petco Love, Best Friends, Maddie's Fund)
- Grow public presence with educational content & TNR advocacy
- Build dedicated land acquisition fund ($20K – $40K)
- Expand donor base & public credibility
$25K – $50K fundraising target
Year 3
Land
- Purchase 5–20 acres near Shelton, Hoquiam, Elma, or Montesano
- Secure favorable animal zoning, water & power access
- Install driveway, well, power, internet & septic
$50K – $150K land budget
Year 4
Construction
- Build three large sheds & initial netted enclosure
- Establish veterinary, quarantine & storage rooms
- Plant cat-safe forest floor & begin tree planting
$50K – $100K · pursue larger grants & sponsorships
Year 5
Sanctuary
- Open first public sanctuary phase
- Expand to 5–6 sheds with central engawa
- Add walking paths, waterfall & Japanese garden
- Welcome 20–40 permanent feline residents
A functioning sanctuary on owned land