Posted by Katie on Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation recently completed a new strategic plan for FY24 - FY26, which included creating a new mission statement and introducing a new vision statement and organizational values. If you would like to learn more about how to support the ICPL Friends Foundation, please email development@icpl.org.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is to strengthen the Iowa City Public Library
through fundraising, advocacy, and promotion of its valuable resources.
Our Vision
To inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library
as a Library user, volunteer, or donor.
Our Values
We will fulfill our mission with actions that represent these core values:
- Pragmatic Optimism
We infuse our planning with visions of a hopeful future, informed by best and worst-case scenarios, taking practical steps to achieve our goals.
- Stewardship
We ensure responsible stewardship of resources for the Library and its donors.
- Service
We provide service to the community by advocating for the Library, amplifying its purpose, and supporting it with additional resources.
About the Author
Katie Roche works at the Library as the Development Director of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, which works to inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor. Katie loves to read widely and especially enjoys reading in anticipation of events featuring writers...
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