National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. We are more than an organization. We are a movement. United in our collective power to do something about MS now and end this disease forever. The gathering place for people with MS, their family and loved ones, healthcare providers, volunteers, donors, fundraisers, advocates, community leaders and all those that seek a world free of MS. A place to connect and take action. In order to change the world, we mobilize all possible human and financial resources to achieve results. VISION The National MS Society's vision is: A World Free of MS. MISSION The Society's mission is: People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. STRATEGIC PLAN We are a movement. United in our collective power to do something about MS now and end this disease forever. The Society’s Fy2016-2018 Strategic Plan establishes our roadmap, so that people with MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost, and end MS forever. The Society’s Strategic Plan is focused on three goals, each with identified impacts, across 8 priority strategies. Goal 1: People have effective treatment choices and solutions to the challenges of living with MS. Strategy 1: Expand investments and worldwide collaboration to accelerate research Strategy 2: Seize opportunities and build pathways with government, communities, and the private sector so people with MS get what they need Strategy 3: Influence, lead and collaborate to expand resources to ensure access to healthcare Goal 2: People affected by MS connect to the individuals, information and resources they need to move their lives forward. Strategy 4: Connect people affected by MS to one another and share life experiences and solutions Strategy 5: Connect people to information and resources so that they can take fully informed actions Goal 3: Individuals and organizations are mobilized to generate resources that accelerate progress and maximize impact Strategy 6: Accelerate revenue growth and increase resources Strategy 7: Engage each person and organization in the MS movement at their highest level Strategy 8: Equip volunteers and staff with tools and resources to achieve desired results CULTURAL VALUES We act with urgency so that each person can be more powerful than the challenges of MS We lead through inspiration, collaboration, influence and a relentless resolve We engage, value and empower others, always seeking diverse perspectives We innovate and continuously learn We deploy resources to their greatest potential with integrity and accountability