Penny Forward Strategy

The following strategic plan was created in collaboration with over 50 members of the blind community in September. It was adopted by the Penny Forward board and unveiled to members and supporters on October 18.

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• Penny Forward Team
• Testimonials from our Members

1.1     Mission

Penny Forward is a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. Through accessible online courses, financial tools, podcast episodes, and articles and news, we help each other learn to confidently navigate personal finance.

1.2     Vision

Penny Forward envisions a world where blind people are financially secure, have the financial capability to confidently weather hard times, take advantage of life-changing opportunities, and more powerfully impact causes they care deeply about.

1.3     Guiding principles

1. Inclusivity: We create an environment where inclusivity is not just a buzzword, but a fundamental commitment. We champion accessibility and diversity within our workplace and beyond. To Penny Forward, “Blind” includes all levels of blindness and/or all people who possess diverse physical and sensory abilities.
2. Empowerment: We believe in the capabilities and talents of blind individuals, recognizing our potential to attain financial security through gainful employment or entrepreneurial endeavors
3. Equity: We help to build a more equitable economic landscape by collaborating with organizations led by individuals from the blind, disability, and minority communities.
4. Focus: We dedicate our efforts to initiatives that fulfill unmet needs of our community, amplify our impact, and create diverse revenue streams.
5. Innovation: We meet people where they are by embracing fearless experimentation, exploring uncharted territories, and pioneering novel educational approaches.
6. Community: We believe none of us should journey alone. Our strength emanates from the relationships we build and the space we create to learn from each other.

1.4     Goals

1. Reputable Education, Programs, and Offerings: Create in-house, and collaborate with partners to produce engaging and accessible content that strengthens the financial independence of blind people and demonstrates our capabilities.
2. Strong Brand and Communications: Collaborate with partners to increase awareness of Penny Forward and create opportunities for our community to meaningfully engage in our work.
3. Long-term Growth and Success: Build the capacity of Penny Forward to ensure our funding, partnerships, volunteers, and staff are poised to support the goals and initiatives of the organization.