To collectively grow in grief, love in loss, and dream the death that we desire.
Strategic Plan until 2030
Vision
To collectively grow in grief, love in loss, and dream the death that we desire.
Mission
Our mission is to create collective paths to living with death and loss. In finding purpose, peace, and possibility in grief, we create a shared future of health, joy, and liberation.
Core Values
We recognize that we are committing to purposeful and impactful work, and that our efforts matter
We understand that we are all connected to each other, and stronger together; creative and generative collaborations can break cycles and build a healthier community
We are on a path of continuous learning and growth, finding sustainable, healthy ways to work together and provide care
Internal Practice and Commitment
We commit to individually and collectively putting into practice the engagement and growth we want to see, and hold ourselves accountable. We commit to open and honest conversations within and without the organization, to dedicating time in our lives to continuously reflect and learn, and to finding joy and meaning in our work with each other and the community.
Long Term Organizational Goals
Create and promote creative, interdisciplinary approaches to a death-positive culture in which we normalize and incorporate death, grief, and loss into our daily lives
Foster a strong collaborative network with partners to create a robust referral network of services and care, share best practices, and enhance coordinated impact
Helping shape best practices and models of care through advocacy and sharing lessons learned
Build organizational infrastructure and tools necessary to provide direct services as end-of-life partners, advocates, doulas, medical and legal guide and help expand services to underserved communities
Promote ways in which the exploration of death, dying and grief can bring peace, community, and love to all
Strategic objectives
Create Community–Good Mourning Club
Create a community in which people can support each other in death, grief, and loss, and exchange ideas, art, services, and normalize conversations around these topics
Create a website and app to serve as platform for Good Mourning Club
Create and diversify community engagement through social media, website, and app
Publish and disseminate stories, art, and insight from community members collected through this engagement
Expand dialogue and access to information
Create models and opportunities that meet community members in various settings to expand access death and grief learning and education
Develop facilitated workshop modules that can engage various groups in conversations about death, death planning, grief, and loss in a range of formal and informal settings
Host creative events to facilitate dialogue, including art/music nights, curated dinners, and community events, including many in partnership with or sponsored by other organizations to provide greater access
Advocate to reduce inequities in death and grief services
Research and develop best practices and advocate for broader systematic implementation of death positive practices and policies to reduce inequities in services related to death and grief
Create a robust network and collaborations with interdisciplinary partners to learn from, share best practices, advocate with, and expand resources for organization and community
Research and develop white papers, discussion forums, and other opportunities to advocate for change
Financial Sustainability
Develop sources of sustainable funding for organization, expand services, and provide fair wages for all staff
Launch foundational fundraising focused on donations and merch sales
Diversify and develop long-term funding, including grants and fees for services provided
Timeline
2022: Idea for non-profit emerges
2023: Research and Development
2024: Fiscal Sponsorship through Emerge Projects, 501(c) status obtained
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To collectively grow in grief, love in loss, and dream the death that we desire.
Strategic Plan until 2030
Vision
To collectively grow in grief, love in loss, and dream the death that we desire.
Mission
Our mission is to create collective paths to living with death and loss. In finding purpose, peace, and possibility in grief, we create a shared future of health, joy, and liberation.
Core Values
We recognize that we are committing to purposeful and impactful work, and that our efforts matter
We understand that we are all connected to each other, and stronger together; creative and generative collaborations can break cycles and build a healthier community
We are on a path of continuous learning and growth, finding sustainable, healthy ways to work together and provide care
Internal Practice and Commitment
We commit to individually and collectively putting into practice the engagement and growth we want to see, and hold ourselves accountable. We commit to open and honest conversations within and without the organization, to dedicating time in our lives to continuously reflect and learn, and to finding joy and meaning in our work with each other and the community.
Long Term Organizational Goals
Create and promote creative, interdisciplinary approaches to a death-positive culture in which we normalize and incorporate death, grief, and loss into our daily lives
Foster a strong collaborative network with partners to create a robust referral network of services and care, share best practices, and enhance coordinated impact
Helping shape best practices and models of care through advocacy and sharing lessons learned
Build organizational infrastructure and tools necessary to provide direct services as end-of-life partners, advocates, doulas, medical and legal guide and help expand services to underserved communities
Promote ways in which the exploration of death, dying and grief can bring peace, community, and love to all
Strategic objectives
Create Community–Good Mourning Club
Create a community in which people can support each other in death, grief, and loss, and exchange ideas, art, services, and normalize conversations around these topics
Create a website and app to serve as platform for Good Mourning Club
Create and diversify community engagement through social media, website, and app
Publish and disseminate stories, art, and insight from community members collected through this engagement
Expand dialogue and access to information
Create models and opportunities that meet community members in various settings to expand access death and grief learning and education
Develop facilitated workshop modules that can engage various groups in conversations about death, death planning, grief, and loss in a range of formal and informal settings
Host creative events to facilitate dialogue, including art/music nights, curated dinners, and community events, including many in partnership with or sponsored by other organizations to provide greater access
Advocate to reduce inequities in death and grief services
Research and develop best practices and advocate for broader systematic implementation of death positive practices and policies to reduce inequities in services related to death and grief
Create a robust network and collaborations with interdisciplinary partners to learn from, share best practices, advocate with, and expand resources for organization and community
Research and develop white papers, discussion forums, and other opportunities to advocate for change
Financial Sustainability
Develop sources of sustainable funding for organization, expand services, and provide fair wages for all staff
Launch foundational fundraising focused on donations and merch sales
Diversify and develop long-term funding, including grants and fees for services provided
Timeline
2022: Idea for non-profit emerges
2023: Research and Development
2024: Fiscal Sponsorship through Emerge Projects, 501(c) status obtained
Get in Touch
To collectively grow in grief, love in loss, and dream the death that we desire.
Strategic Plan until 2030
Vision
To collectively grow in grief, love in loss, and dream the death that we desire.
Mission
Our mission is to create collective paths to living with death and loss. In finding purpose, peace, and possibility in grief, we create a shared future of health, joy, and liberation.
Core Values
We recognize that we are committing to purposeful and impactful work, and that our efforts matter
We understand that we are all connected to each other, and stronger together; creative and generative collaborations can break cycles and build a healthier community
We are on a path of continuous learning and growth, finding sustainable, healthy ways to work together and provide care
Internal Practice and Commitment
We commit to individually and collectively putting into practice the engagement and growth we want to see, and hold ourselves accountable. We commit to open and honest conversations within and without the organization, to dedicating time in our lives to continuously reflect and learn, and to finding joy and meaning in our work with each other and the community.
Long Term Organizational Goals
Create and promote creative, interdisciplinary approaches to a death-positive culture in which we normalize and incorporate death, grief, and loss into our daily lives
Foster a strong collaborative network with partners to create a robust referral network of services and care, share best practices, and enhance coordinated impact
Helping shape best practices and models of care through advocacy and sharing lessons learned
Build organizational infrastructure and tools necessary to provide direct services as end-of-life partners, advocates, doulas, medical and legal guide and help expand services to underserved communities
Promote ways in which the exploration of death, dying and grief can bring peace, community, and love to all
Strategic objectives
Create Community–Good Mourning Club
Create a community in which people can support each other in death, grief, and loss, and exchange ideas, art, services, and normalize conversations around these topics
Create a website and app to serve as platform for Good Mourning Club
Create and diversify community engagement through social media, website, and app
Publish and disseminate stories, art, and insight from community members collected through this engagement
Expand dialogue and access to information
Create models and opportunities that meet community members in various settings to expand access death and grief learning and education
Develop facilitated workshop modules that can engage various groups in conversations about death, death planning, grief, and loss in a range of formal and informal settings
Host creative events to facilitate dialogue, including art/music nights, curated dinners, and community events, including many in partnership with or sponsored by other organizations to provide greater access
Advocate to reduce inequities in death and grief services
Research and develop best practices and advocate for broader systematic implementation of death positive practices and policies to reduce inequities in services related to death and grief
Create a robust network and collaborations with interdisciplinary partners to learn from, share best practices, advocate with, and expand resources for organization and community
Research and develop white papers, discussion forums, and other opportunities to advocate for change
Financial Sustainability
Develop sources of sustainable funding for organization, expand services, and provide fair wages for all staff
Launch foundational fundraising focused on donations and merch sales
Diversify and develop long-term funding, including grants and fees for services provided
Timeline
2022: Idea for non-profit emerges
2023: Research and Development
2024: Fiscal Sponsorship through Emerge Projects, 501(c) status obtained