Tri Cities Cancer Center Foundation

The overarching objective of the Foundation & Foundation Board is to enable support, both through in-kind services and donations, to further the mission and support services of the Center. Specific objective include but are not limited to:
Support the mission of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center by raising funds for:
• Nurse Navigation Program
• Patient Support (e.g. Resource Center, Library)
• Cancer Education/Cancer Screenings/Cancer Prevention
• Capital Assets/Expenditures (Long-Term)

Provide the public with opportunities to support the Center through special events and Major Gift donations.

Provide the Center with “Ambassadors" in the community to further positive perception and goodwill towards the Center.

Ensure long-term viability of the Foundation through contributions to its Endowment.

Strategic GOALS
In order to enable the objectives of the Foundation to be obtained, the following specific measurable goals have been established:
1. Cultivate/Develop a Foundation Board of Directors with influential, diverse, and committed members of the community.

2. Provide Funds for current support to the mission objectives, which support the TCCC Goals of World Class Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Survivorship.

3. Raise funds to ensure the long-term financial vitality of the TCCCF Endowment.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation's capabilities to successfully employ strategies to achieve our goals have been proven by our continued success in the growth of programs and services not found in most cancer care facilities.
The Foundation has a successful and committed volunteer force, whose time, talent and treasures are crucial in achieving our goals. We have over 300 volunteers working on our behalf throughout the year, including nearly 150 members of our committed and talented Guild and Men's Club which are two groups of volunteers who meet monthly to support projects at the Center as well as promote our programs in the community. Additionally, our 19 members of our Board of Directors provide valuable oversight, feedback and support as we continue to grow our programs.
The Foundation staff is committed to maximum transparency and the highest level of ethical behavior. As members of the Association of Fundraising Professional, every fundraising staff member receives ongoing education and training to bring fresh and inventive ideas to our fundraising program. Staff has committed themselves to the Donor Bill of Rights and are enthusiastic and diligent about bringing the best in fund development to our organization.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is committed to achieving goals and making an impact in the community we serve. Of our indicators set, the following goals have been achieved:

Grow Endowment to $2.5M by 2015

Successful completion of Capital Campaign in 2016

Development of 2 additional programs that have been fully funded. These programs as Chest of Hope Tri-Cities and Warrior Sisterhood

Advancement of Dine OUT and Dine IN program, encouraging the public to make healthy choices when eating out, as well as providing healthy safe meals for patients during the global pandemic.