Our Work
Vianova partners with mission-driven organizations to co-create strategies that are actionable, equity-centered, and built to last.
Below are select examples of our strategic planning work, including downloadable plans and case studies.
This page is provided as a private resource for prospective clients and partners.
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Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA)
Strategic Planning Partner | 2022–2024 Plan
Overview
The Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA) is a civic innovation nonprofit in the San Diego binational region that brings together diverse voices to address regional challenges and shape solutions. In 2021, BCCA engaged Vianova to facilitate the development of its first full strategic plan.
The goal was to create a clear, actionable, and equity-centered roadmap that would align its board, staff, and stakeholders around a bold vision for community impact, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Our Approach
Vianova led a four-phase planning process over six months that included:
- Stakeholder Engagement: Surveys, extensive community stakeholder interviews, and facilitated discussions with board members, staff, partners, and advisory group participants
- Organizational Assessment: SWOT analysis, internal document review, and a Planning Briefing Book to frame strategic questions
- Visioning and Planning: A full-day retreat in addition to multiple virtual session with the strategic planning team to define mission, vision, four strategic goals, and 3-year measurable outcomes
- Implementation Guidance: A two-part follow-up (mid-year and year-end) to monitor progress and provide course-correction support
Outcomes
The process resulted in BCCA’s 2022–2024 Strategic Plan, which includes:
- Four Strategic Goals: Financial Resources, Community Impact, Operational Excellence, and People & Culture
- 14 Strategies and 45 Measurable Objectives across programmatic and operational domains
- A detailed roadmap with clear ownership, KPIs, and success metrics
- Equity benchmarks for board, staff, and community advisory group representation
- Annual review and accountability structures including staff and stakeholder feedback loops
The final plan has been used to shape fundraising campaigns, guide board recruitment, prioritize programs, and track organizational performance over three years.
Client Feedback
“The strategic planning process led by Vianova was thoughtful, inclusive, and incredibly effective. They helped us clarify our identity, build internal alignment, and set a vision that reflects our commitment to equity, innovation, and impact in the region.”
— Tad Parzen, President & CEO, Burnham Center for Community Advancement
Summary
This project illustrates Vianova’s ability to partner with high-level civic organizations in the San Diego/Tijuana region to deliver a comprehensive, results-oriented strategy that is both community-informed, consensus-driven, and data-driven. The process reflects our commitment to equity, collaboration, and building plans that are built to be used—not just shelved.
VAPA Foundation
Strategic Planning Partner | 2022–2024 Plan
Overview
The VAPA Foundation is a nonprofit organization that enhances the quality of and access to visual and performing arts education in the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD). In 2021, the Foundation engaged Vianova to lead the development of a three-year strategic plan that would clarify organizational identity, prioritize growth opportunities, and deepen its commitment to educational equity in the arts.
Our Approach
Vianova facilitated a comprehensive, equity-centered planning process over six months. Key components included:
- Stakeholder Engagement: Surveys and interviews with VAPA Board members, partner schools, arts organizations, and funders
- Briefing Book Development: A customized Planning Briefing Book with SWOT analysis, situation assessment, and strategic framing
- Strategic Planning Retreat: A full-day, in-person retreat using GroupMap for structured input and collaborative decision-making
- Goal & Strategy Design: Development of a strategic plan with clear goals, objectives, and performance indicators
The planning process was grounded in collaboration, with multiple touchpoints for input from educators, artists, administrators, and community partners.
Outcomes
The final 2022–2024 Strategic Plan established a shared roadmap organized around four pillars:
- Stakeholder Impact: Enhancing and expanding programs that reach underserved schools and communities
- Operational Excellence: Improving internal systems, performance tracking, and resource efficiency
- People & Culture: Strengthening board development, clarifying roles, and supporting staff leadership
- Financial Stewardship: Building a sustainable financial model through strategic fundraising and donor engagement
Each pillar included measurable objectives, success metrics, and strategies to ensure implementation accountability.
Notably, the plan directly informed improvements in board structure, donor cultivation efforts, and outreach to high-need schools, positioning the Foundation for expanded impact and long-term growth.
Client Feedback
“Vianova’s planning process helped us deeply reflect on our purpose, priorities, and what it means to serve our community through the arts. The process was well-organized, highly inclusive, and produced a plan we are proud to use every day.”
— Michael Angelo Camacho, Executive Director, VAPA Foundation
Summary
This engagement demonstrates Vianova’s ability to design and deliver a strategic plan for a small but high-impact nonprofit working at the intersection of education, equity, and the arts. It also reflects your experience building structured, implementable strategies that are informed by data, aligned with values, and supported by diverse stakeholders.
More in Common Alliance (MiCA)
Strategic Planning Partner | 2024–2029 National Strategy
Overview
The More in Common Alliance (MiCA) is a groundbreaking, $100 million partnership between CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine created to confront structural health inequities and diversify the healthcare workforce. MiCA enlisted Vianova to facilitate the development of its inaugural five-year strategic plan, intended to serve as a national model for health equity-centered training, education, and systems change.
This project required an approach that could balance the complexity of two large institutions, unify national and regional goals, and integrate voices from underserved communities and frontline healthcare leaders across the country.
Our Approach
Vianova designed and led a multi-phase planning process that emphasized inclusion, agility, and alignment:
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Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted interviews and facilitated structured sessions with MiCA’s leadership, clinical leaders, GME/UME directors, DEIB experts, and community stakeholders
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Strategy Co-Creation: Guided the development of MiCA’s five strategic pillars and five cross-cutting platforms (e.g., branding, policy advocacy, infrastructure, equity in recruitment)
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Facilitation & Planning: Led iterative working sessions with over a dozen workstreams to define goals, strategic priorities, objectives, timelines, and indicators of success
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Implementation Support: Structured the final plan to ensure integration with internal reporting systems, communications, and partner initiatives across both institutions
Outcomes
Vianova delivered a comprehensive, implementation-ready strategic plan, including:
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5 Strategic Pillars focused on workforce diversification, GME expansion, pathway programs, regional medical campuses (RMCs), and national model promotion
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5 Operational Platforms that support execution: Human Capital, Policy & Advocacy, Financial Sustainability, Operations, and Branding & Communication
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Detailed Strategic Priorities with measurable objectives, assigned leaders, and timelines
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Integrated Tools to support rollout, accountability, and system-wide engagement
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A strategy that functions as both a public declaration of intent and an internal roadmap for multi-site action
The final plan has been adopted by both CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine and is being used to guide GME expansion, community partnership development, student recruitment, and internal capacity-building across five U.S. regions.
Summary
This engagement highlights Vianova’s ability to navigate complexity, unify high-level institutional partners, and co-create strategy in service of equity, education, and systems transformation. It reflects our capability to deliver high-impact strategy work for national partnerships shaping the future of healthcare in underserved communities.
Work Samples
BCCA Strategic Plan (2022–2024) – Civic nonprofit focused on binational regional collaboration. This plan is BCCA’s public-facing strategic plan.
VAPA Foundation Strategic Plan (2022–2024) – Arts in education nonprofit serving San Diego Unified
Sample Strategic Plan (Illustrative Only)
This sample plan was created by Vianova to illustrate our formatting style, structure, and approach to clarity, visual design, and alignment. It is not client-specific, but reflects how we typically organize strategic priorities, measurable goals, and implementation tools.