b'PHILANTHROPY AND FINANCIAL STABILITYPLANNING FOR THE FUTURECRM is grateful to our generous individual Donors and Grantors andThis document is all about our future. The strategic planning process takes seriously our responsibility to steward and grow our fiscal as- has clarified our internal strengths and weaknesses; confirmed our sets to support our mission. Every member of the Board and Staff willneed to be prepared to mitigate future external threats; and solidi-embrace their role in fundraising to fuel our operations and will ap- fied our commitment to embracing opportunities to serve the public preciate that our Donors are vital to our success. This institution-widewith excellence. As we mark our 50th anniversary in 2024, CRM will commitment to philanthropy will serve us well as we engage the publiccontinue to build on our capacities in a spirit of community, openness, and celebrate the River. and innovation.GOAL 4 GOAL 5ENHANCEANDENCOURAGETHECULTUREOFPHILAN- FOSTERRESPONSIBLEINNOVATIONTHATENABLESCRE-THROPY THAT HAS LONG SUPPORTED CRM AND SUSTAINATIVEANDEFFECTIVERESPONSESTOEVER-CHANGING CURRENT OPERATIONS AND FUTURE GROWTH THROUGHCHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES.SKILLFUL STEWARDSHIP OF AVAILABLE ASSETS. STRATEGIESSTRATEGIESAnticipate and keep up with CRMs technological needs and devel- Invest in development capacity. oping products that will best support our programs and operations. Maintain solid, appreciative, and fruitful relationships with past and Put in place an updated Disaster, Mitigation, and Recovery Plan to current Donors, Grantmaking Organizations, and Members and attractrespond with agility to the danger of storms and flooding; the effects new ones. of climate change; the aftermath of the current pandemic and the possibility of future ones; and potential cyber-attacks on our assetsOrganize appealing fund-raising events that people want to be part of.and digital information.Initiate a planned giving program.Address important issues arising from CRMs environmental impactDemonstrate fiscal responsibility and maintain transparent financialand join initiatives aimed at supporting the Rivers sustainable devel-policies.opment.Secure and grow CRMs financial resources through astute investment.Be a good neighbor by fostering mutually advantageous relation-ships with local businesses, schools, and organizations. Design and implement a comprehensive plan to celebrate with joy CRMs 50th anniversary in 2024.10'