Oxford Educational Foundation

1. Build awareness by creating a consistent and compelling fundraising message that is delivered through diverse strategies to a Community-wide audience.
2. Promote a culture of giving that provides annual, sustained support through monetary donations from Community residents and businesses.
3. Increase participation of volunteers and utilize their talents in support of the Foundation.
4. Enhance donations through public and private grant opportunities.
5. Obtain endowments to provide sustainability and assure donors of the Foundation's future.

1. Include consistent Foundation communication in each school's newsletter.
2. Continue to train each volunteer to speak effectively about the Foundation.
3. Seek out and apply for grants on a continual basis
4. Encourage educators to provide innovative programs that enrich the students' learning experience.
5. Conduct exit interviews with outgoing OEF board members and other volunteers to receive feedback about improving the volunteer experience.

1. The External Affairs Committee published 15 news flashes for distribution to the schools and volunteers in the last year.
2. The Executive Director maintains the organization's registration as an eligible organization for PA State EITC donations, maintains communications with existing EITC donors, and solicits new EITC donors.
3. The Executive Director maintains communication with major donors.
4. The Volunteer Coordinator recruits, trains, and places volunteers in the schools.
5. The Executive Director and the Volunteer Coordinator conduct periodic information sessions with volunteers to inform them of the operation of the program, provide guidance, and answer questions.

1. The number of approved EITC programs was increased from three to five
2. The EITC donations have increased by 45%
3. The endowment grew by 17% in the last year