Strategic Plan

On April 4, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the following strategic plan to guide LLIR for the next 3-5 years.

Our Vision

Enriched lives for seniors through lifelong learning.

Our Mission

To provide affordable, stimulating and engaging high-quality courses of interest to our member community of seniors.

Our Values

Our Board members, committee members and volunteers work to build an environment that nurtures the following values:

  • Affordability
  • High quality
  • Caring and respectful
  • Professionalism
  • Open communication
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Social interaction
  • Accessibility

GOALS

INDICATORS

LLIR will continue to offer stimulating and engaging, affordable, accessible in-person courses to our member community to our member community of seniors.
  • Member surveys confirm that course offerings match their interests, and results are posted on the website.

LLIR will investigate the potential for various online delivery format(s) through a feasibility study.
  • Feasibility study for online delivery format(s) completed by March 2027 and results communicated to the membership at the AGM
  • If deemed possible, online delivery format(s) implemented by September 2029

LLIR will investigate the potential for new types of in-person program offerings, (e.g. one-day lectures, different time, etc.)
  • New program offerings investigated by March 2027 and results communicated to the membership
  • If deemed possible, new types of in-person program offerings be implemented by September 2029

Continue to attract engaging, high-quality Course Directors to lecture on a wide variety of topics of interest to our members and at an appropriate level.
  • Surveys reflect membership is satisfied with quality of course offerings and Course Directors

GOALS

INDICATORS

As a forward-thinking Board, LLIR will adapt to change and emerging issues, reviewing our existing organizational structure and determining if additional supports are required, while managing our resources responsibly.
  • Organization structure review completed and necessary additional supports in place by March 2028

Investigate new possible funding support.
  • Research completed by March 2027

GOALS

INDICATORS

LLIR will develop and execute a fiscally responsible technology plan for course delivery.

  • Ensure the Board has up-to-date and easy-to-use software to manage communications and registration.
  • Technology plan completed by end of March 2027
    • Assessment of software and software support in use by LLIR is completed
    • Research completed re effective software and support available for Board use
  • If appropriate, new software implemented for internal operations September 2028

LLIR will develop and execute a fiscally responsible technology plan for course delivery.

  • Ensure we are using the most effective and up-to-date technologies.
  • Research effective audio-visual technologies for program delivery.
  • Determine technical support for potential online delivery.
  • Technology plan completed by end of March 2027
    • Assessment of audio-visual support in use by LLIR for in-person courses is completed
  • New technologies implemented for potential changes in course delivery by September 2027

GOALS

INDICATORS

LLIR will develop a targeted recruitment plan that identifies key skills and attributes of volunteers to support strategic goals.
  • Targeted recruitment plan completed by March 2027

LLIR will offer robust training programs to ensure the volunteers have the necessary skills to support the organization.
  • Training programs for volunteers in place by September 2027

LLIR will implement formal succession planning for its Board of Directors and committees.
  • Formal succession plan for Board members and committees completed by September 2027

GOALS

INDICATORS

Continue to engage with members, ensuring our programming reflects their interests (e.g. surveys, annual and otherwise).
  • Member surveys completed and evaluated regularly

Deepen social connections amongst our members through our programming – maintain current specific opportunities and explore/develop additional opportunities.
  • Member survey reflects that members agree LLIR provides stimulating opportunities for social interaction and engagement

GOALS

INDICATORS

Continue to meet regularly with Glendon’s Principal, catering and facility management.
  • Strong relationship with Glendon College continues

Deepen professional relationship with York University through key contacts.
  • Build on existing and establish new relationships with York University by March 2028

Continue our practices to support Glendon students financially and through donations to the food bank.
  • Glendon student supports continued to be provided by LLIR