National Aviation Hall of Fame

The NAHF is committed to providing a stimulating learning environment that is free and open to the public. In recent years, we have seen our attendance numbers grow to over 260,000 visitors annually as we work to engage teachers, homeschoolers, and after-school programs throughout the greater Dayton area. We are eager to harness current trends and new technologies in redesigning our exhibits and expanding our educational offerings for the benefit of our community and have set the following goals:

Goals
1) To introduce to the visitor to aspects of NAHF Enshrinees via augmented reality, virtual reality, holograms, and other state-of-the-art technologies
2) To inform the visitor of American aviation history, from its beginnings to the present, in tandem with the social history of that era
3) To motivate the visitor to explore and reflect on the ideas and content presented in each of our seven sections
4) To encourage the visitor to experience the diversity of aviation from the people who have shaped aerospace throughout history.
5) To support and foster the development of the future aerospace workforce by inspiring students and young people with the wonder of aviation, supporting stem learning, and helping them discover the wide variety of careers within the field of aerospace.

Strategic Priority #1: National Awareness and Brand Revitalization
Increase national awareness and recognition of the value the National Aviation Hall of Fame provides to young and old, from all walks of life, and refresh our branding to become the revitalized voice and imagery of our mission.

Strategic Priority #2: Sustainable Corporate Funding Channels
To acquire the financial means to support our vision, we will initiate a capital campaign and establish a sustainable operational funding channel targeting corporate partnerships.

Strategic Priority #3: Destination-Based Heritage Hall and Education Center
Create immersive, hands-on learning environments that will capture the imagination of visitors, educate them to the remarkable achievements of legendary heroes, and inspire our youth to complete the next chapter of our continuing storyline, making learning real and creating a reason for visitors to return.

Execution is a critical aspect of any strategic plan. Progress reports will be presented at every Board meeting to monitor progress. The executive director, staff and volunteers will assist the members of the execution committees and sub-committees. In-kind support will be welcomed and recognized. Initially, two formal committees will be established: A Developemnt committee and a Hertiage Hall committee. Additional committees and sub-committees will be established at the discretion of the Board Chair.

Like all non-profits, in order to keep the NAHF mission-focused, we require a dependable source of income. It is the desire of the NAHF to become financially independent. To achieve this, the NAHF's focus will be to utilize capable NAHF programs that are bolstered by dynamic personnel to oversee them. Indeed, employing established programs to their full capability is how the NAHF can survive to serve its mission for years to come. These existing programs include, but are not limited to; membership; prints sales; NAHF merchandise; WOW and Enshrinement. Increasing in these key areas is our goal.