Our VISION Is Our North Star
Alpha Phi Omega is the single most represented gender inclusive service organization in the United States. Since 1925, more than 525,000 members on over 375 campuses, continue to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.
“It is the vision of Alpha Phi Omega to create inclusive communities for a more peaceful world in which to make a life, by developing leaders, uniting members through friendship and rendering service to all.”
This statement is the North Star for everything we do. Our students, volunteers, elected leaders, professional staff and partners are asked to unite under this vision and seek ways to support its achievement.
This is essential to the longevity, impact and effectiveness of Alpha Phi Omega. Re-examining our purpose, values and how we engage future leaders and provide service. As well as examining what the future might hold for our organization and its members, is critical to continue sharing the Cardinal Principles into the next 100 years.
Alpha Phi Omega teaches through the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service that we are architects of our own ambitions and that each of us has the opportunity to develop ourselves to be whatever we seek to be.
Alpha Phi Omega offers our members opportunities to engage in leadership development, service and fellowship with one another. We recognize that our Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service are not only equal, but are important parts of a comprehensive fraternity experience that develops our members in community-focused, interrelated, and holistic ways that will serve them throughout their lives. This is the unique value of membership in Alpha Phi Omega.
Alpha Phi Omega members know that our strength and ability to make change comes from our combined strengths.
As individuals, we can envision change, but as a team we can make it happen.
At the local chapter level, our leaders partner with community organizations to identify opportunities to make positive impacts in people’s lives. At the national level, our staff works to provide knowledge, resources, and support to our chapter leaders and individual members.
Our Strategic Direction Drives Our Vision And Mission
Vision & Mission: We create inclusive communities for a more peaceful world in which to make a life, by developing leaders, uniting members, through friendship and rendering service to all.
GOAL 1
Foster an ever-growing, inclusive organization
STRATEGIC METRICS
- Membership Growth
- Chapter Growth
- Inclusive Climate
- Alumni Association Growth
- Member Engagement Growth
MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIES
- Use chapter health analysis to improve retention
- Increase student, volunteer and alumni resource access and engagement
- Implement targeted extension strategy
- Implement chapter climate improvement strategy
- Grow number of alumni associations to impact community
- Increase member engagement through diversified opportunities
GOAL 2
Help members achieve their leadership potential
STRATEGIC METRICS
- Participation in Leadership Development Offerings
- Members in a Leadership role
- Provide Comprehensive Leadership Development Opportunities
MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIES
- Increase leadership development program engagement through diversified opportunities
- Capture alumni member leadership roles/impact
- Implement leadership partnership strategy
GOAL 3
Improve the communities to which we belong
STRATEGIC METRICS
- Service Focused on Improving Communities
- Active Community Leadership
MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIES
- Develop community needs assessment for chapters to deploy locally
- 2Expand strategic service partnerships
THREE-YEAR OUTCOME STATEMENT
Alpha Phi Omega inspires a community of leaders to reach their potential and improve society.
APO’S SUCCESS IS SUPPORTED BY OUR CULTURE AND CORE VALUES
We are building a culture of goal-oriented collaboration, support & encouragement, and idea generation & innovation.
We are guided by our values | We are diverse and inclusive | We are respectful, present and engaged | We collaborate, celebrate, and support one another.
