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Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

Mission:
The Clark State College Foundation supports individual and community enrichment by engaging donors to remove financial barriers and to increase college success.

Vision Statement:
The Clark State College Foundation removes financial barriers to increase educational opportunities, empower individuals, and continue to build a strong, diverse workforce and community.

Guiding Principle:
We believe in the power of education to change lives.

Goals

GOAL 1:
Expand the Foundation’s financial resources to support Clark State’s mission.

KEY INITIATIVES:

  • Increase donor awareness and support in Champaign and Logan Counties
  • Continue to expand alumni engagement and support
  • Board cultivation of new donor opportunities
  • Increase existing donor support

GOAL 2:
Continually expand and strengthen the organization’s partnership base, to leverage community support and impact.

KEY INITIATIVES:

  • Increase the number of mentors in the Scholar’s program
  • Develop a business partnership program
  • Define criteria for expansion of the Scholar’s program

GOAL 3:
Be a highly effective Board engaged in fiduciary oversight, fundraising, and college advocacy.

KEY INITIATIVES:

  • Develop an onboarding process for new Board members
  • Develop a Board assessment survey
  • Evaluate Board structure and composition
  • Evaluate committee structure and alignment as it pertains to the Foundation mission
  • Develop/Define Board expectations

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Clark State Foundation

937-328-8070 overholsert@clarkstate.edu