| Finance |
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| 1. Grow revenue needed to fund the operating needs of the Council |
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| · Fully utilize all Council resources to increase revenue from 54% to 60% (as part of the total support and revenue of the Council budget) by maximizing ecommerce, increased and year round use of facilities and camps, growth of the popcorn sale and growth of Scout shop sales |
| · Increase direct support from 25% to 30% (as part of the total support and revenue of the Council budget) by identifying new revenue and giving opportunities and by increasing funding received via grants/foundations |
| · Review current revenue activities to identify opportunities to increase their effectiveness and efficiency |
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| 2. Develop a donor directed fundraising program |
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| · Conduct an integrated fundraising campaign that includes operating, endowment and capital |
| · Communicate and develop strong relationships with donors by focusing on Scouting’s mission and impact |
| · Review staff and volunteer structure and resources to determine necessary changes to achieve the Council’s finance goals and needs |
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| 3. Fully utilize information and technology in achieving the Council’s finance needs |
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| · Create a donor data base that provides comprehensive, accurate and timely information to utilize in identifying, evaluating, contacting, and maintaining information related to donors at all levels |
| · Identify, create and utilize effective forms of communication with donors |
· To include but not limited to; relationship management, analysis reporting, accountability and stewardship, online donor service, direct mail, recurring giving and matching gifts |
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