Stone Soup Films Endowment

GOAL 1: Maximize the impact of Stone Soup Films with nonprofit partners through a range of film and strategic communication services.

GOAL 2: Stone Soup Films will raise a predictable and sustainable revenue stream to support its mission.

GOAL 3: Maintain efficient and effective staff, board, and volunteer resources to sustain Stone Soup Films.

GOAL 4: Deepen engagement and retention for a diverse volunteer base that supports the mission of Stone Soup Films.

GOAL 5: Provide the physical resources and work environment sufficient for Stone Soup Film’s internal infrastructure and external relations needs.

Develop a written handbook for our nonprofit partners on the scope of the engagement and best practices in film distribution.

Develop and implement an organizational evaluation plan for each film project that measures impact of our films for nonprofit partners.

Increase the number and type of educational events to reach more nonprofits and generate more revenue.

Develop a marketing plan to expand the scope of Stone Soup Films to include nonprofits in Maryland and Virginia in the DC region.

Create and host an annual film festival to showcase completed film projects and to increase the visibility of our SSF nonprofit partners.

Transition current operational responsibilities from development staff to allow more staff time to be spent on fundraising.

Develop messaging and communication tools for each development constituency.

Explore, develop and execute strategies to increase corporate funding support.

Explore, develop and execute strategies to increase individual donor support and event revenue to $75,000 annually in three years.

Analyze the costs and benefits of fee-for-service projects as they relate to Stone Soup Films’ mission alignment and revenue needs.

Establish a clear organizational structure, job descriptions, and human resources policies for all paid and unpaid staff functions.

Fully compensate all staff appropriate to their role within the organization.

Establish best practices in board and non-board structures, governance and development.

Recruit, develop and mentor a corp of emerging and seasoned producers.

Create a team environment around each film, both pre and post-production.

Expand volunteer opportunities with Stone Soup Films to include more production and non-production roles.

Create a pilot mentoring program for volunteers.

Explore and relocate to a new space that is adequate for the day-to-day operations of staff, volunteers and interns, storage of production equipment, and the convening of educational programs and screenings.

Provide and maintain production equipment and software that keeps pace with industry standards.

Provide and maintain office equipment that allows staff to carry out the functions and responsibilities of their position.