Identify and Champion Community Needs and Opportunities
Increase Physical Presence in Community
Develop Board as Leaders in Philanthropy
Be Known as a Thought-Leader
Build a wider circle of Philanthropy Partners/Advisors
Build community partnerships that make a difference
Increase staff visibility in community
Attract assets to address community issues
Connect philanthropy influencers
Have visible and accessible “store-front” office space
Gain expertise and leverage knowledge of community issues
Increase staff knowledge of community organizations
Increase awareness of community issues
Maintain Focus on Board Diversity
Empower Board to be ambassadors for the Foundation
Convene and participate in community dialogues
Approach: •Board loyalty and branding: current, past, chair •Develop a philanthropy council: keep them close, informed and connected •Commit to leadership positions in key partnerships •Develop plan for annual meeting and annual investment briefing •Broad staff interaction with nonprofits •New Foundation office space •Leverage Media relations and incorporate new media opportunities and tools •Statewide philanthropic leadership, leveraging success of Martin Foundation
Key Partners: •Current and former board •Chair Emeriti •Business and community leaders •Statewide Philanthropy partners •Media
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