ARCS Foundation believes that support of STEM education is essential to US economic growth, technological competitiveness, and continued global leadership. To address the country's need for new scientists and engineers, ARCS Foundation funds prestigious ARCS Scholar Awards to help the country's brightest graduate and undergraduate students create new knowledge and innovative technologies.
ARCS Foundation works in close collaboration with 15 regional Chapters that partner with leading universities and builds industry partnerships to enhance advanced goals for America. The organization has provided more than $131 million to more than 11,500 students selected by their universities for their outstanding potential to make a difference.
The following plan is the strategic roadmap for ARCS Foundation to deliver on its mission over the next two years. This plan has been built with the voices and perspective of the Board of Directors, Council of Presidents, Council of Advisors, and other key stakeholders. This roadmap focuses on seven pillars:
- Philanthropy: Develop financial sustainability to ensure the organization continues to thrive and succeed into the future
- Governance: Structure the Board to effectively and efficiently accomplish the organization's goals
- Infrastructure: Develop a robust and integrated infrastructure to meet its organizational scalability and growth goals
- Marketing and communications: Expand awareness of the organization’s mission, impact, and opportunities externally
- Membership: Support the acquisition and retention of a diverse and robust membership
- Programs and services: Provide excellent programs and services to meet the needs of the Chapters, members, and scholars
- Staff and volunteers: Define and implement an efficient sustainable staff and volunteer model
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