Giving Grove Core Purpose:

 

Nurture people and the planet through sustainable local food systems

 

Giving Grove Core Values:

 

Collaboration, Community Building, Environmental Justice, Equity, Food Sovereignty, & Sustainability

 

Our promise to stakeholders:

 

Sustainable community orcharding programs that increase fresh food access for decades while supporting environmental health and bringing people together.

 

Our Long-Term Vision:

A sustainable nationwide network of 5,000 community orchards

 

Strategic Priorities, Organizational Goals, & Progress so far:

 

Our Strategic Plan outlines six key priorities that will guide The Giving Grove’s growth and impact over the next three years. These priorities reflect our commitment to expanding community-led urban orchards, fostering partnerships, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Below, you’ll find an overview of our strategic priorities, the goals we aim to achieve by 2027, and the progress we’ve made so far in 2024.

 

  • Organizational Goals for 2024-27:

    • Expand sustainable programming from 14 urban markets to 20 urban markets

    Progress through 2024:

    • Progams in 15 urban markets

  • Organizational Goals for 2024-27:

    • 1,000 sustainable orchards/food forests

    Progress through 2024:

    • 621 orchards/food forests

  • Organizational Goals for 2024-27:

    • Identify and implement recurring revenue stream

    Progress through 2024:

    • Engaged graduate student to identify and recommend 1-2 recurring revenue opportunities

  • Organizational Goals for 2024-27:

    • Expand data-driven metrics for measuring the impact of Giving Grove programs on neighborhoods served

    Progress through 2024:

    • Research partner identified; pilot measurement in 2025

  • Organizational Goals for 2024-27:

    • Giving Grove’s impact attracts 3 additional nationwide partnerships and sponsorships annually

    Progress through 2024:

    • Named national funding partner for USDA Forest Service funding; Received 2024 Innovation Prize from Hunger to Health Collaboratory; Partnered with Arbor Day Foundation for program implementation

  • Organizational Goals for 2024-27:

    • Maintain diverse and active directors with national representation and complimentary competencies; develop an updated staffing plan for 2027 and beyond

    Progress through 2024:

    • Board members currently represent 3 regions; expand to representation from 4 regions in 2025. Two staff positions added in 2024; develop updated staffing plan in 2025

 

Strategic Plan by the Numbers

 

This chart highlights The Giving Grove’s impact through key production metrics, showcasing our growth in 2024 and projections for 2025 and 2026. From the number of markets served to the environmental benefits of our orchards, these figures reflect our commitment to expanding access to fresh food and enhancing urban sustainability.

 
 

Connect with us to learn more and get started:

Erica Kratofil, Co-Executive Director, at erica@givinggrove.org and 816-406-2696.