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Creation of the Gateway Community program, designation of 21 communities, and the relationships we've built in those communities

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Creation of the Gateway Community program, designation of 21 communities, and the relationships we've built in those communities

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1) Developing a robust suite of programs to achieve our strategic goals

2) Growing a passionate amazing team

3) Remaining community centric in our work along the CDT

4) Building a robust and diverse pool of funding

5) Helping move GAOA forward and securing our 2 year GAOA award

6) Establishing an Endowment for the CDT

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The amount of trail completed in a relatively short amount of time!

The incorporation of community connection, beyond the trail tread.

Developing a reputation in the past year for being a reliable information source/partner, ie. the EIR system and protocols.

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Opened offices in 3 CDT states!

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Physical work on the trail & progress towards "completion" 

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Physical work on the trail & progress towards "completion" 

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Organizational growth that reflects the diversity of its partnerships and supporters.

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CDTC staff growth and our presence in 3/5 CDT states

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CDTC staff growth and our presence in 3/5 CDT states

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CDTC has soared out of the ashes of the CDTA and the challenges that organization faced

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1. Blazing the CDT

2. Model of community led stewardship

3. Inclusion of diverse communities in all aspects of the trail community

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Year over Year salary growth at all levels in the organization since 2012 - leading to a healthier, more sustainable organization.

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Year over Year salary growth at all levels in the organization since 2012 - leading to a healthier, more sustainable organization.

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Growth of diversity of partners and people/communities who feel connected to the trail 

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Growth of diversity of partners and people/communities who feel connected to the trail 

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Creating a strong and inspirational reputation for the organization and our work, and serving as a model to others

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A consistent and reliable presence on the CDT: Trail Days, Trail Resources...

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CDTC has set an example of how an organization can operate differently, putting people (employees, communities, and partners) first. And prioritize a healthy work environment

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1. Free information - maps, guides, interactive map

2. Growth - staff and budget

3. A team that has remained kind and passionate

4. A team that is productive and efficient while working remotely

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Being able to retain and recruit incredibly talented staff

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Being able to retain and recruit incredibly talented staff

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The CDT is 95% complete!!!!

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Hiring of Regional Representatives to other states.

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Increased awareness and engagement of the trail, not just as a recreational resource, but as a national treasure. Particularly our GC program and fostering relationships in towns and counties along the trail.

Our volunteer programs have seen growth with many hours contributed annually by passionate individuals.

Efforts in making the CDT more accessible to a broader, more diverse audience. Initiatives aimed at increasing inclusivity on the trail has encouraged people of all backgrounds to access the CDT.

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Developing relationships with communities along the CDT.

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A continued emphasis on being an employee first organization. Be it with flexible schedules, ample time off, and a track record of increasing pay and benefits

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2024-08-14 09_41_12-Mapping your work flow.pptx - Google Slides

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Being that institutional memory for the Trail in a constantly changing environment of partners and agencies

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Being that institutional memory for the Trail in a constantly changing environment of partners and agencies

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Resilience through challenges - weather extremes, a global pandemic, etc. We have emerged stronger and have the ability to adapt and continue our mission through adversity

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A leader in the trails and conservation world

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Starting to implement internal systems that allow for coordination virtually between staff and other partners (Monday, Neon, new website, etc.)

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Starting to implement internal systems that allow for coordination virtually between staff and other partners (Monday, Neon, new website, etc.)

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Trail adopter program

Evolving and impactful Field Programs

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CDTC being recognized for its efforts in working with Forest agencies across the five states

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CDT Interactive Map

and other web resources

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(To the extent that we can control that)

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1) Stabilizing our staff structure and continuing to increase salaries and benefits for our team

2) Closing some of the major gaps along the CDT and getting closer to completion

3) Fully regionalizing our work and growing our partnerships and relationships in the northern stretches of the trail

4) Increasing # of volunteers, partners, and CDTC members trail-wide

5) Pass the CDT Completion Act

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Complete the trail!

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Increased and elevated storytelling accross the Divide landscape

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Integration of goals and strategies across programs.

Provide a direction and a ‘touchstone’ for staff to prioritize within existing capacity.

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Continued and increased progress towards equity and inclusion in our work

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Continued and increased progress towards equity and inclusion in our work

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A greater capacity to engage in issues of environmental justice, greater diversity in our staff and our constituents, programs that bring more communities onto the trail, etc.

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Robust trail and lands program expanding beyond trail completion to include the landscape and broader partners for research and conservation work

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Continue to grow our capacity as an organization to support and retain an expert staff across all trail states 

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Continue to grow our capacity as an organization to support and retain an expert staff across all trail states 

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What is a reasonable size for us? Where are the boundaries of our scope of work? Figuring out how to prioritize & regionalize what we do!

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Physically complete the trail and expand and diversify the adopter program

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-Grow and diversify our membership

-Increase awareness of the CDT

-More events and presence along the trail in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming

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Get more involvement from the northern states (MT/WY/ID)!

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The diversity of CDTC's staff and key partners matches the diversity of the communities we work in, which will enhance the inclusive nature of the Trail

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The diversity of CDTC's staff and key partners matches the diversity of the communities we work in, which will enhance the inclusive nature of the Trail

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Accomplish our goal in completing the CDNST.

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Broaden our reach to further include marginalized communities in our efforts and elevating those perspectives

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Increased visiblity around the unique partnerships, relationships and programming CDT is involved with.

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1. Growth in story telling (especially stories of the under represented)

2. Trail quality - single track (where applicable) & reduction of roads

3. The go-to source for information

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Continue to grow the umbrella of the CDT community beyond traditional partners, communities, and visitors 

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Continue to grow the umbrella of the CDT community beyond traditional partners, communities, and visitors 

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continue to address the challenges of cost of living in states along the Trail and work load capacity

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Strengthening partnerships and community engagement:

1.Strengthening partnerships with indigenous communities & historically underrepresented communities.

2.Building capacity, regionally, to expand presence of CDTC staff in trail communities and engaging with communities more effectively whether through full-time regional staff or Ambassador programming.

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Improve regional relationships and partnerships in MT, WY, and ID

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Continue to increase and diversify funding

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Increase awareness and accessibility of trail information through multi-language resources, interactive maps, and furthering our media outreach with storytelling

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Trail completion!

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"Complete" the trail in the shorter term (5 years) by identifying private land issues and securing protected public access (not on roads)

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"Complete" the trail in the shorter term (5 years) by identifying private land issues and securing protected public access (not on roads)

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Continuing our diverse funding base and strong partnerships to sustain long-term operations

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Lift up and empower field staff, agencies, adopters and other trail org partners to learn and implement current, sustainable trail construction and create consistent world class trail conditions

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Full connectivity of the CDT/corridor is leveraged for the benefit of priority landscapes and communities, particularly EJ communities 

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Full connectivity of the CDT/corridor is leveraged for the benefit of priority landscapes and communities, particularly EJ communities 

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Bring awareness to the CDT designation, but also tell the story of CDTC's work based on our programs and staff accomplishments by celebrating the wins publicly, proudly, and regularly

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Bring awareness to the CDT designation, but also tell the story of CDTC's work based on our programs and staff accomplishments by celebrating the wins publicly, proudly, and regularly

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Create a stronger support system for our trail ambassadors and adopters.

1. More Training opportunities

2. Honorariums

3. Event gatherings for CDT ambassadors and adopters

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CDTC continues to expand it's GIS products to provide more accessible information and education and highlight the many aspects of the Divide landscape

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1) Simplify our approach and create space for larger, unrestricted funding

grants - fewer, larger, multiyear grants;

corp. partners - larger strategic partnerships with triple crown, move outside of outdoor retail industry, streamline our partnership agreements

individual donors - strengthened relationships with major donors and more sophisticated donor campaigns to increase CDTC's membership at large

2) Invest in strategic partnerships that build awareness and strengthen CDTC's reach and fundraising potential

Ensuring strong collaboration with Communications team

3) Create the tools and resources other team members need to be effictive and confident fundraisers/relationship builders

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A strong, robust financial plan to support 30 employees and all of the work they will be doing

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-Increase partnerships and forge some large corporate partnerships

-Diversify fundraising events along the trail

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Robust and stable business operation plan to accomplish long range vision for the org growth

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Robust and stable business operation plan to accomplish long range vision for the org growth

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Maintaining team health, joy and passion for their work

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Maintaining team health, joy and passion for their work

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maintianing trust and open communication so we can weather future challenges that come our way

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maintianing trust and open communication so we can weather future challenges that come our way

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Broadening grassroots support for the CDT 

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Broadening grassroots support for the CDT 

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Build CDT advocates outside of our delegation 

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Build CDT advocates outside of our delegation 

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Continually increasing benefits with a goal to sponsor 100% of health insurance, and begin to include families, as well as a more robust retirement contribution plan

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Being more involved in northern regions MT/ID/WY and regional staff support

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Better utilize marketing tools and metrics to generate more high-level communications and strategy.

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Regional representations trail wide

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Ensure CDT priorities are reflected in federal policy and national legislation 

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Ensure CDT priorities are reflected in federal policy and national legislation 

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Multilingual resources and community ambassadors to support multilingual communities

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All agency management plans include the CDNST, and the guidance align with our mission and vision

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Loop in the GC program and Regional Reps to stateside policy/legislation 

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Loop in the GC program and Regional Reps to stateside policy/legislation 

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Align processes and provide tools for success

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CDTC Policy Guidebook is complete and provides guidance for all staff

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Storytelling aspect - incorporating different mediums to interact with communities around us to tell their story (more media, podcasts, youth programs, public art)

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Grow capacity

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continue to adapt , remain competitive and create equity in work station location and cost of living- and create a livable package so they can remain positive in work and life

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continue to adapt , remain competitive and create equity in work station location and cost of living- and create a livable package so they can remain positive in work and life

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Comments to agency actions related to the CDT reflect a diverse expertise of stakeholders 

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Comments to agency actions related to the CDT reflect a diverse expertise of stakeholders 

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Be a leader and connector in uplifting other voices and entities living and working in the CDT landscape

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more robust work plan that are longer than ayear but shorter than thevision lifespan

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more robust work plan that are longer than ayear but shorter than thevision lifespan

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The trail is complete/moving toward completion 

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The trail is complete/moving toward completion 

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CDTC has a complete State of the Trail process (parcel analysis, other trail completion needs, etc.) that provides a strong foundation for the direction of Trail and Lands 

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CDTC has a complete State of the Trail process (parcel analysis, other trail completion needs, etc.) that provides a strong foundation for the direction of Trail and Lands 

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Become or continue to grow into the information authority for all things CDT

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Expanding the Trail and Land program, to include the Divide landscape beyond trail/tread completion. Broadening scope to a holistic understanding of the Divide.  

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Expanding the Trail and Land program, to include the Divide landscape beyond trail/tread completion. Broadening scope to a holistic understanding of the Divide.  

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Integrating GIS tools into Trail and Land to contribute to effective storytelling, data management, etc. 

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Integrating GIS tools into Trail and Land to contribute to effective storytelling, data management, etc. 

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Developing systems that make CDT info unique and meeting the needs of the community and users

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Improved relationship/integration with Agency GIS

Use GIS across programs to better tell the stories of the divide landscape

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Additional support for regional offices from ambassadors, adopters, and potential new staff/interns 

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Additional support for regional offices from ambassadors, adopters, and potential new staff/interns 

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CDT (or NSHTs) are priorities for agency staff - agency staffing, funding, resources, priorization reflects that National Scenic and Historic Trails are critical resources/infrastructure 

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CDT (or NSHTs) are priorities for agency staff - agency staffing, funding, resources, priorization reflects that National Scenic and Historic Trails are critical resources/infrastructure 

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Become the key facilitator and curator of information and visitor use data/metrics

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Expand GIS products and utilize it's power to better understand the CDT landscape and tell stories

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Elevating the Trail to be Accessible for All 

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Elevating the Trail to be Accessible for All 

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Not just for thru hikers, but for section/day hikers

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Strengthen relationships with partners to grow trail info

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Increase capacity for field data collection 

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Increase capacity for field data collection 