Can I Change My Mission Statement?

Mission statements can be revised and expanded, but not drastically changed. Your bylaws and articles of incorporation should be taken into consideration relative to the degree you are "expanding" your mission statement. In revising the mission statement, all constituencies must have input.

You may find it’s time to revise your mission statement due to community changes or changes in the needs of your clients. Before you begin the revision process, know the reasons why you wish to expand your mission. Your reasons should come from a recently developed long-range strategic plan.

When revising your mission statement, be sure that the organizational expectations are not diminished as you strive to infuse them into a mission statement.