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Essential resources for Executive Directors, including decision-making tools, strategic plans, key updates, and operational models to lead effectively.

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Introducing the JA Americas Strategic Plan 2026–2028

Aligned with the JA Worldwide Global Strategic Framework, the JA Americas Strategic Plan 2026–2028 translates global ambition into regional impact.

Our plan reflects the unique realities of our region while keeping youth at the center: an adjusted aspiration to reach 15 million annual learning experiences by 2050, a new strategic priority that strengthens “The Power is in the Network,” and a sharper focus on enablers such as Impact Intelligence and Resilience Capabilities.

By reconfiguring our foundations, from people and culture to fundraising, learning, technology, brand, and governance, we are building a stronger, more connected, and future-ready network. This strategy is designed to guide every national office in aligning local action with our shared regional goals, ensuring that together we deliver measurable impact for young people across the Americas.

2050 Aspiration

Deliver 15 million learning experiences regionally in 2050 to foster thriving communities with measurable economic impact

Grow to 3.8 million per year by the end of FY28
Strategic Priorities
Empower youth everywhere
Accelerate digital
Partner for Impact
The power is in the network
Strategic Enablers
Impact Intelligence
Resilience Capabilities
One JA Infrastructure
People & culture
Alumni network
Fundraising
Learning & evaluation
Tech & AI
Brand awareness & thought leadership
Governance, financial & risk management

Strategic PlanPDF

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Presentation templatePPTX

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2026-2028 JA Americas Regional Strategy

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Space to share, learn, and align

Access our monthly EDs sessions, key resources, and other relevant information, all in one place to support your work and stay connected across the network.

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Clear standards to lead with excellence

Access the Governance Playbook and related documents that guide our organizational practices. This section offers the frameworks to ensure strong, transparent, and aligned leadership across the network.

aFrameworks

a1JA Worldwide Member AgreementDefines the terms and commitments for being part of JA Worldwide.PDFa2JA Worldwide Operational FrameworkEstablishes the principles and procedures for global operations.PDFa3JA Americas Governance PlaybookOutlines governance standards and practices for the Americas region.PDF

bPolicies

b1Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Declaration of JA AmericasSets ethical standards and conflict of interest management guidelines.PDFb2JA Americas Board of Directors ManualDescribes roles, responsibilities, and procedures of the Board of Directors.PDFb3Website confidentiality declaration modelProvides an example of a website confidentiality policy.DOCXb4JA Americas Safeguarding PolicyDefines measures to protect individuals associated with the organization.DOCX

cTemplates

c1Board of Directors Self-AssessmentTemplate for board members to evaluate their own performance.XLSXc2Performance management templateModel to assess the performance of employees or executives.XLSXc3Risk Management ReportFormat for identifying, evaluating, and reporting organizational risks.XLSXc4Terms of reference of the Executive DirectorDocument outlining the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the Executive Director.DOCX

dGuidelines

d1Performance management processDescribes steps for continuously managing and assessing performance.PDFd2Risk Management basicsIntroduction to the fundamental principles of risk management.PDFd3Succession planDescribes a strategy for identifying and preparing talent to fill key positions within the organization.PDF

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Fundraising Best Practices 2026

We have consolidated 12 diverse fundraising, partnership, and funding diversification cases that are well worth reading.

Download here.

Model Country Awards Guidelines

Here you can find the eligibility criteria, variables that are considered, and their weighting.

Model Country Awards Guidelines

JA in partnership with government

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JA Integrity Program

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Member Council March 25 2026

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