Mission and Strategic Goals

Mission Statement

...to advance the College as a community of excellence. In fulfilling this supportive role, the Foundation's objective is to approach the private sector of the Bucks County community to secure funds and other assistance that will be used to enhance ongoing activities and programs and initiate new programs and services not adequately funded through traditional sources.

Effective Communication

to all audiences

  • Execute the Foundation's Mission to directly support the priority needs of the College
  • Build on the Foundation's successes, using Allocations' priorities to develop a "Case for Support"
  • Effectively utilize all communications modalities to reach existing and potential donors
  • Make specific outreach to faculty, staff, students and alumni

Foundation Board and Staff Development

Human Resources

  • Develop a strong recruitment and orientation committee to identify Board leadership; establish member expectations
  • Train Board members to be knowledgeable about all BCCC fundraising efforts and in ways to identify potential donors
  • Integrate Board members with all other campus and community leaders; rehearse the "ask" for support
  • Invest in training and expertise of Foundation staff
  • Insure technology infrastructure is in place to support the major activities of the office; always be in a "learning mode"

Comprehensive Fundraising Plan

Goals/Timetables

  • Develop a 12-month calendar of Planned Events
  • Identify the College's priority needs and implement fundraising plans to collect the funds needed
  • Prioritize potential donors and proactively approach them
  • Manage relationships with all major donors
  • Prepare a "mutual fund approach" of giving opportunities designed to give donors options and "control" over their gift

Financial Stability

Income Sources/Funding Priorities

  • Focus on those events and activities that provide the greatest financial return for the College
  • Develop and implement an effective planned giving program
  • Implement targeted fundraising opportunities as possibilities emerge
  • Establish an Allocation Plan which addresses the College's priority needs

Adopted 12/21/2005