| GOAL 1 |
| Develop GMCF's role and image as the community's expert resource for charitable giving |
| Strategy 1: | Develop relationship with professional advisors |
| Strategy 2: | Develop relationship with Trustees and major donors |
| Strategy 3: | Develop relationship with area non-profit agencies/organizations |
| Strategy 4: | Develop Trustees as ambassadors |
| Strategy 5: | Create GMCF community presence |
| Strategy 6: | Develop relationships with area media representatives |
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| GOAL 2 |
| Initiate new strategies that will result in increased philanthropic giving and grow community endowment |
| Strategy 1: | Establish focus projects that the Community Foundation can be known for and that will inspire giving |
| Strategy 2: | Provide information to potential donors concerning opportunities, implications, and benefits of their charitable donations |
| Strategy 3: | Participate in legislative efforts that support/increase charitable giving |
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| GOAL 3 |
| Build a sustainable community foundation |
| Strategy 1: | Develop operations, systems and facilities that will impel GMCF's growth and increase its impact |
| Strategy 2: | Develop donor referrals |
| Strategy 3: | Strengthen marketing strategies |
| Strategy 4: | Expand the Greater Manhattan Legacy Club |
| Strategy 5: | Develop a Trustee recruitment and development plan that includes a means to more fully engage Trustees in the work of the Foundation |
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| GOAL 4 |
| Provide active support for community non-profit agencies/organizations |
| Strategy 1: | Increase grant dollars to provide more help for community needs |
| Strategy 2: | Collaborate with community grant makers |