Loudoun Valley Raptor Center, INC.

A facility that is properly and adequately equipped to be able to treat all raptors, regardless of size.
A facility that is well organized, with appropriate and adequate, documented processes and procedures, to provide at-a-glance information for all volunteers and staff, including daily check-sheets so current status of all tasks are immediately clear and unambiguous.
A facility that is free from dangers or risks to staff, volunteers, and patients.
A facility that all staff and volunteers are comfortable in and is conducive to our mission, that does not require excessive kneeling, bending, climbing, etc.
A large flight cage capable of supporting flight reconditioning for up to 2 large raptors (such as bald eagles) simultaneously*
Multiple outdoor mews to provide great flexibility and improved recovery times for birds ready to begin that stage of reconditioning or needing larger quarters.
On-site veterinary-ready exam/treatment area, including xrays – we are aware that many veterinarians are personally willing to donate their time in support of our mission, but the facility they are employed by is not willing to donate access to their equipment/facilities. Having such facilities on-site at our facility could open the door to additional support and care on-site on a voluntary basis, as well as improve our response time and capabilities.
To produce educational materials – We have found that there is a great amount of institutional knowledge within the rehab community, and a willingness to share; indeed there are annual symposiums dedicated to sharing such knowledge. However we also observe that there is a lack of online training, videos, etc., that deal with many of the standard topics related to rehabilitation – especially of raptors. We desire, once we have advanced sufficiently in our own knowledge and experience, to meet that need and regularly produce high-quality training and information sharing videos for web-based distribution.
To become a recognized leader within the raptor rehabilitation community, providing research, sharing knowledge, following and establishing best practices, etc.
To develop solutions to common problems and make those solutions available to other rehabbers. This could include providing an online resource page, with links to providers of commonly needed equipment & supplies; this could also include suggestions for obtaining free or greatly reduced cost commonly needed resources, including sample request language for such resources.
To develop software to address unmet needs within the rehabbing community.

Develop solid ties to the community
Develop significant relationships with strategic partners
Develop substantial donor base
Prioritize transparency
Build appropriate facilities as needs and resources permit
Recognize our limitations and work within them
Never compromise our ethical promise
Never compromise our integrity

We have strategically redirected our efforts, abandoning our intention to open and operate from our previous location in suburban Anne Arundel County, Maryland, because we were being unnecessarily delayed due to zoning concerns. Rather than continue the fight, we felt it was more important to move forward with our goals, rather than cling to a principled position.
We have recently moved to a new, rural area, with over 4 acres, to facilitate our plans and goals.
We have obtained our state and federal permits, and are awaiting final approval from Loudoun County zoning authorities.
We have completed a full site-plan, identifying our perceived needs for the next 10 years, and planning the size and location of each construction project within our property.
We have created and announced a capital campaign for funding our first building on the new property, to provide biosecurity isolation, for treatment and housing of new patients.
We have established a mentorship relationship with an experienced leader of nonprofit charities, to assist us in learning and growing as a new organization.