Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2025-2028
The Epilepsy Foundation of America embarked on a journey to create a new strategic plan for 2025-2028. The strategic plan reflects the hard work and input of more than a hundred stakeholders and will serve as our north star, guiding us toward a world where no one faces epilepsy alone.
Together, we engaged in a rigorous six-month strategic planning process involving voices including:
- Current and former National Board members
- Affiliate and chapter board members and leaders
- Donors and funders
- Epilepsy Advocacy Champions and Awareness Ambassadors
- Partner Organizations
- Professional Advisory Board members
- Epilepsy Foundation staff
Education, Research & Awareness
Continue to invest in Epilepsy Foundation's core initiatives: advocacy, education, public health, research, and innovation.
- Improve seizure control and quality of life.
- Improve awareness of epilepsy-related stigma and decrease epilepsy-related discrimination.
- Advance impactful federal and state advocacy.
- Ensure access to essential resources, information, tools, and methodologies.
- Position us as a leading voice in the research and innovation ecosystem.
- Build recognition and awareness of our brand.
Connection & Community
Build community among people living with and affected by epilepsy, foster relationships, and decrease isolation.
- Build a flourishing ecosystem of epilepsy support networks.
- Provide impactful and meaningful volunteer engagement.
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Volunteer & CommunitySustainable Funding
Increase revenue from all philanthropic sources and foster a shared responsibility for an enduring Epilepsy Foundation that will serve people with epilepsy for generations to come.
- Build a flourishing culture of philanthropy.
- Increase funding from government resources.
- Establish strong, mission-focused, and diverse corporate partnerships.
- Increase contributed revenue from individual donors.
High-performing National Board
Maintain a passionate governing board with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise to serve and advance the mission of the organization.
- Ensure robust board engagement.
- Increase board giving.
- Prioritize diverse board composition.
Thriving Network
Begin transition to an affiliate-only network structure to maximize mission delivery.
- Establish a clear network structure, agreement, and roles.
- Build a model where all affiliates have financial stability.
- Develop impactful national partnerships to support affiliate-level client service delivery.
- Improve local community health outcomes.
Health Equity
Reaffirm our dedication to promoting equity, justice, and inclusivity for all affected by epilepsy.
- Improve epilepsy equity and access to care.
- Confront the social determinants of health in the epilepsies.
- Expand the network of allies and partners committed to the cause of epilepsy equity.
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Our ProgramsOperational Excellence
Leverage people, processes, technology, and culture to achieve operational excellence and invest in a thriving team.
- Prioritize transparent decision-making and clear communication processes across the organization.
- Define clear roles and accountability for all staff.
- Facilitate effective collaboration among internal teams.
- Use data to inform decisions.
- Fully utilize organizational systems.
Strategic Focus & Alignment
Maximize impact through strategic focus and alignment.
- Align all programs with the mission and vision of the organization.
- Ensure all programs are effective and sustainable.
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Epilepsy Centers
Epilepsy centers provide you with a team of specialists to help you diagnose your epilepsy and explore treatment options.
Epilepsy Medication
Find in-depth information on anti-seizure medications so you know what to ask your doctor.
Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline
Call our Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.
Tools & Resources
Get information, tips, and more to help you manage your epilepsy.
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