Strategic Plan FY 2024-2026

Acterra’s mission is to bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet.

Overview: Acterra's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030 (FY27-FY30) builds on more than 56 years of environmental leadership while preparing the organization for a rapidly changing climate, funding, and policy landscape. Developed through interviews, a SWOT analysis, and collaborative planning with staff, board members, and community partners, the plan focuses on strengthening Acterra's organizational resilience, expanding community impact, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

The strategic plan is centered on four organizational priorities: Operational Excellence, Funding Diversification & Sustainability, Communications & Brand Clarity, and Program Impact & Equity. It also strengthens Acterra's commitment to advocacy and deepening partnerships with frontline communities throughout the Bay Area.

Mission: Acterra brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. We accomplish our mission through three core pathways:

  • Educate — We equip people with knowledge and tools to make sustainable choices
  • Engage — We mobilize neighbors, organizations, and leaders to take collective action
  • Advocate — We amplify community voices to shape climate-friendly policies

Vision: Acterra envisions a resilient and just world where all communities are informed, equipped, and mobilized to lead the transition to a sustainable future. We partner with communities to eucate, advocate, and engage.

Below, please view Acterra’s strategic plan (advance slides at the lower left using arrows; pause button is located in the vertical three dots menu). You can also download a PDF.

Latest News

On July 30, 2026, Acterra concluded its Fiscal Years 2024–2026 (FY24–FY26) Strategic Plan. As we look back on the past three years, we are proud of what we accomplished together. Despite a challenging funding and policy landscape, our staff, board, partners, volunteers, donors, and community members continued to advance climate solutions across the Bay Area.

To celebrate these achievements, we are excited to share our 3-Year Report, which highlights the impact we made throughout the implementation of our strategic plan and the progress we achieved together.

View the FY24–FY26 Impact Report