Mission and Strategic Plan Summary
Fort Bend County Museum Association Strategic Plan Summary
Approved, November 25, 2003
Mission Statement: The Fort Bend County Museum Association preserves
historical resources by inspiring and educating the public for the purpose
of strengthening awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage for future
generations.
Goal #1: Preservation: To preserve sites, archives, buildings, artifacts
and information
- Objective 1.1: Preserve the Association's historic
properties
- Objective 1.2: Encourage private historic preservation efforts
- Objective 1.3: Partner with the City of Richmond in the Richmond Historic
District
- Objective 1.4: Acquire, preserve and share artifacts on Fort Bend
and Texas history
- Objective 1.5: Preserve and explore the archeology of San Felipe de
Austin
Goal #2: Education: To expand and improve learning opportunities
- Objective 2.1: Increase the number and quality of on-site educational
programs
- Objective 2.2: Partner with The George Foundation to develop the
George Ranch Historical Park as a premier living history educational
attraction
- Objective 2.3: Increase the number and quality of off-site educational
programs
- Objective 2.4: Develop Internet learning opportunities
- Objective
2.5: Develop community-based opportunities for life-long learning
Goal #3: Community Involvement: To increase public participation
- Objective 3.1: Increase the number of members in the Association
- Objective
3.2: Increase the number and contributions of volunteers
- Objective 3.3: Cultivate involvement by Houston-area corporations
- Objective 3.4: Utilize community resources to implement successful
fundraising events
- Objective 3.5: Cultivate major individual gifts to
benefit the organization
Goal #4: Communication: To increase awareness of the Association's
presence and purpose
- Objective 4.1: Establish unique brand identities for the organization
- Objective 4.2: Build Awareness
- Objective 4.3: Increase attendance
- Objective 4.4: Promote Heritage Tourism
Goal #5: Identity: To maintain a reputation of integrity and stability
- Objective 5.1: Achieve and maintain mutually-beneficial relationships
with organizational partners of the Museum Association
- Objective 5.2:
Maintain an active and informed Board of Trustees
- Objective 5.3: Maintain a
professional and competent staff
- Objective 5.4: Maintain organizational
governing documents
- Objective 5.5: Maintain and demonstrate financial
integrity and stability