NICC Foundation Mission Statement

The Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation promotes the ongoing success of its students by providing external resources that support and expand educational opportunities.

Strategic Plan

Goal 1:  DONOR RECOGNITION:
Implement activities that recognize the various donations to the college.

Objectives
  1.1 Implement a procedural handbook for scholarshiprecipients to use to thank and recognize specific donors.
  1.2 Study the feasibility of establishing donor recognition walls on both Calmar and Peosta campuses.
  1.3 Plan and conduct an annual donor recognition event.
  1.4 Establish a section of the annual report that recognizes donors and other charities.
  1.5 Establish donor Levels of Giving.

Goal 2: FOUNDATION MARKETING:
Establish procedures to increase community awareness of foundation functions and purpose.

Objectives
  2.1 Develop a foundation-giving brochure.
  2.2 Maintain a current foundation website.
  2.3 Provide regular media releases regarding foundation news and events.
  2.4 Initiate an NICC Foundation speaker's bureau
  2.5 Participate and maintain active membership in various community service organizations.

Goal 3: BOARD STEWARDSHIP:
Cultivate an environment that fosters a cohesive foundation board.

Objectives
  3.1 Develop a handbook for foundation board members defining roles and expecations.
  3.2 Re-activate the foundation committee structure.
  3.3 Establish procedures for recognizing board members for their accomplishments.
  3.4 Maintain full board membership that is representative of a diverse population.
  3.5 Provide opportunities for board members and college officials to share college events.

Goal 4: DONOR OPPORTUNITES:
Provide a variety of ways in which donors may maintain an active level of participation.

Objectives
  4.1 Investigate the possibilities of a capital fund campaign.
  4.2 Explore the possible use of a website as an avenue for charitable giving.
  4.3 Establish a Planned giving and Alumni Association office.
  4.4 Expand special event opportunities to partner with teh community.
  4.5 Utilize the district grant writer to brideg the gap between the college's resources and its needs.

Goal 5: FISCAL MANAGEMENT:
Maintain sound fiscal practices that employ recent technology.

Objectives
  5.1 Maintain an annual budget for the NICC Founcation.
  5.2 Evaluate and review audit and investment policy and investment firm performance.
  5.3 Implement and maintain the Benefactor software program to establish a history of donor giving.
  5.4 Establish a Givt Acceptance Polity.

Goal 6: STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
Develop channels to keep Recource Development staff and board members current in post secondary education issues.

Ojectives:
  6.1 Establish a staff development program for members of the Resource Development office.
  6.2 Compile a menu of staff development activities abaiable to foundation Board members