Strategic Plan 2016-2021

 

Mission

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology is an organization of pediatric nephrologists and affiliated health care professionals. Our primary goals are to promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation.

Goals

1. Advance optimal care for children with kidney disease
2. Enhance member and public awareness of ASPN activities
3. Ensure a robust pediatric nephrology workforce
4. Enrich the value of membership in ASPN to all its members
5. Create and maintain a robust, stable infrastructure that will allow us to accomplish our mission

Strategies

1.1 Maximize effective partnerships with other professional organizations

1.2 Educate external agencies about the needs of children and pediatric nephrologists

1.3 Promote research focused on pediatric kidney disease

1.4 Support development and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines

 

2.1 Develop communication plan aimed at internal stakeholders

2.2 Increase transparency of internal processes to the Society membership

2.3 Leverage existing, and develop new, communication platforms

 

3.1 Monitor and anticipate workforce needs

3.2 Increase resident/student interest in pediatric nephrology as a career

3.3 Improve professional satisfaction and decrease attrition of pediatric nephrologists

3.4 Involve and integrate affiliate members in workforce development, expansion and retention

 

4.1 Increase opportunities for, and encourage member engagement in, ASPN

4.2 Maximize opportunities and support for professional networking and leadership

4.3 Support the ability of ASPN members to perform clinical activities effectively

4.4 Provide access to effective educational resources and certification based on career stage

4.5 Promote the ability of members to participate in and conduct research

 

5.1 Ensure financial sustainability

5.2 Support and expand the ASPN Foundation as the mechanism for philanthropic opportunities

5.3 Maximize partnerships with patients and patient advocacy groups, other non-profits

5.4 Clarify and optimize the relationship with the CLB

5.5 Strengthen central office operations

5.6 Enhance technology capabilities to meet current and future needs