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    Library Foundation of Contra Costa
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    Library Foundation of Contra Costa
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    501(c)(3) organization
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    777 ARNOLD DR STE 210 MARTINEZ CA 94553-3641

    MARTINEZ CA | IRS ruling year: 2023 | EIN: 88-4363795  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
     

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    Historical Ratings
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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    100

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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    Strategy

    40 out of 40 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Mission Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    The mission of the Library Foundation of Contra Costa is to obtain resources to enhance the Contra Costa Library’s services, expand its capacity, and leverage its benefits more equitably across our diverse communities.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    An engaged, inclusive, and culturally vibrant county where all of Contra Costa’s diverse community members have equitable access to ample opportunities and robust resources to realize their full potential.
    Strategic Goals
    20 out of 20 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: Development & Impact 3-year Vision for Success: - Create and implement our fund development plan, including cultivating and stewarding donors and raising funds for projects and operations - Execute the new Bay Point Library capital campaign - Create and iterate a process for working with library leaders to identify, implement, and evaluate a set of impactful projects.
    Goal Two: 3-year Vision for Success: Establish a small set of engaging events and simple processes that catalyze strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners and help us communicate the Library Foundation of Contra Costa's brand and unique services/programs.
    Goal Three: 3-year Vision for Success: - A diversified board of at least fifteen members - A highly-functional set of board committees for development, engagement and governance - A process for planning and executing our strategic plan - Implement and utilize a Donor Management System

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    • Succession Planning
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Thought Leadership
    • Social Promotion
    • Civic Engagement

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Adaptability Practices
    30 out of 30 points
    This charity implements the following practices:
    • Strategic Planning Revisions
    • Technology and Digital Integration
    • Programmatic Shifts
    • Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement