Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention 2022-2027 strategic plan

Area of Science:

• Reproductive health
• Developmental toxicology
• Birth defect research

Background:

• The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (BDRP) convened its sixth strategic planning session.
• This session occurred on April 24-25, 2022, in Alexandria, VA.
• The meeting followed a 5-year cycle of previous strategic planning efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish BDRP's vision, purpose, culture, and potential.
• To articulate the value BDRP offers to its stakeholders.
• To guide the society's long-term sustainability and growth.

Main Methods:

• Strategic planning session involving BDRP leadership, members, and staff.
• Review and building upon previous strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborative identification of organizational goals and values.

Main Results:

• Defined BDRP's vision, purpose, culture, and potential.
• Communicated the value proposition for members, volunteers, partners, and the community.
• Established a framework for future organizational development.

Conclusions:

• The BDRP 2022-2027 Strategic Plan offers a clear roadmap for the society.
• The plan supports the long-term sustainability and growth of BDRP.
• Provides direction for leadership, members, and staff.