Goals - Delmarva Discovery Center

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A Strategy For Success

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The Discovery Center intends to achieve its stated goals over the course of this five-year plan. The strategic goals that follow are based on an analysis of the Discovery Center’s mission, organizational goals, and its construction plans. The strategic goals listed herein were approved by the Discovery Center’s Board in January 2006 and will guide Board and staff activities during the 2006-2011 period. The attached Schedule for Construction Completion provides the chronological sequence of events necessary to achieve the stated goals. The attached Financial Projection is based on the estimated cost of operations, construction of the building and exhibits, and the Schedule for Construction Completion.

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Organization Goals

The Discovery Center has the following goals for the overall organization:
1. Financial
Develop a broad base of financial support from individuals, community, corporate, and foundations to support museum operations and ensure the museum’s continued service to the community.
2. Facility
Renovate and maintain the Discovery Center building and its immediate environment to further all operations.
3. Personnel
Acquire and support volunteers and staff to govern and operate the museum.
4. Programs
Present regularly scheduled programs and services that use and interpret collections for the public.
5. Exhibits
Develop, maintain, and expand educational and interactive exhibits for the public.
6. Collections
Acquire, manage, interpret and facilitate the accessibility of collections.
7. Evaluation
Implement a process of continual assessment, planning and improvement to ensure the museum advances its mission, meets professional standards, responds to audience needs, and plans for its future.