Strategic Plan

2026-2028

Mission

Investing in positive change to elevate and strengthen Madison County.

Vision

We envision Madison County as a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

Values

  • A group of people on a panel answering audience questions.

    Integrity

    We steward resources with transparency, honesty, and accountability.

  • A group of residents sitting in at a County meeting.

    Community

    We believe in the strength and potential of Madison County and our leadership role in uniting people for the common good.

  • People working in a field, farming.

    Impact

    We invest in lasting change through thoughtful grantmaking, community leadership, and strategic partnerships.

  • People from different races and backgrounds put their hands in the middle of a circle.

    Inclusion

    We honor the diverse voices and experiences that shape our community and seek equitable opportunities for all.

  • An older couple shakes the hand of a man as they sign on to make recurring donations to the county.

    Legacy

    We help donors create enduring legacies that reflect their values and benefit future generations.

Strategic Goals

  • Objectives:

    1. Increase endowed funds, while ensuring intergenerational equity.

    2. Increase nonprofit agency’s endowment fund accounts.

    3. Grow the Foundation’s reserve funds.

  • Objectives:

    1. Address core community needs through targeted grant-making.

    2. Support long-term, mission-aligned initiatives.

    3. Make grants to build nonprofit capacity and sustainability.

  • Objectives:

    1. Strengthen county-wide leadership and collaboration

    2. Build nonprofit capacity and effectiveness

    3. Strengthen partnerships with other foundations and funding partners

  • Objectives:

    1. Grown and retain foundation staff talent

    2. Enhance data management and evaluation capacity

    3. Strengthen governance and strategic oversight