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Planning for a Strong Future

The EICCD Foundation enjoys the leadership of a strong and dedicated group of community leaders who serve as our Board of Directors.

This Board has developed the following mission statement and identified nine priorities for the Foundation.

Mission Statement: The Eastern Iowa Community College District Foundation builds awareness, friendships and financial support to further EICCD's mission of delivering quality education and services to strengthen our community.

Priorities:

• Meet needs not met by college foundations
• Support innovation and future focus
• Financial support for attendees, with emphasis on non-credit
• Advocacy for EICCD
• Fundraising
• Support district's facilities needs
• Repository for and distributor of gifts
• Property management
• Collaboration with other/college foundations

Within these priorities, our current areas of focus include:

• Supplemental funding for the Eastern Iowa Small Business Development Center.  As state funding for the SBDCs continues to decrease, it is more important than ever to ensure this vital service remains available to entrepreneurs and small business owners in our area.
• Support for students in our Adult Basic Education/General Equivalency Diploma, adult and family literacy and English language learners programs.  This includes expanding Partners for Adult Learning Success (PALS), a donor-designated fund within the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend that will provide financial assistance to students in these areas.
• Equipment for the Midwest Center for Safety and Rescue Training.  This one-of-a-kind training facility in northwest Davenport offers unique opportunities for safety training simulations, including a wave pool, construction training prop and ice rescue situations.