What the Bucks County Children’s Museum Has Accomplished in 2 Years...

2007-2008

• Conducted first board meeting - February 2007
• Received 501(c) 3 approval – March 2007
• Secured first individual and corporate donations
• Developed standing committees with volunteers
• Developed a dynamic Advisory Board

2008 - 2009

• Membership in professional organizations including the Association of Children’s Museums and the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
• Compiled over 2400 volunteer hours
• Meet with over 200 community and business leaders
• Began community/corporate outreach initiatives
• Secured over $20,000 in-kind gifts
• Completed Logo and second round of marketing materials
• Developed Press Kit and launched successful press campaign
• Launched a successful website (49,000 hits to date)
• Actively researching potential sites
• Developed responsible fundraising reporting system
• Developed first major fundraising plan – The Cornerstone Campaign
• Completed three-year strategic plan
• Began developing strategic partnerships
• Completed Phase I & II Development Objectives

2009 - 2010

• Developed Press Kit and launched successful press campaign
• Working toward completion of Phase III Development Objectives
• Continuous recruitment of committed Board Members
• Application of initial grant monies
• Began “Peek Inside the Museum Walls” series
• Initiated feasibility/planning of a mobile exhibit
• Developed community outreach program
• Held first fundraising special event, “Family Day at the Polo Club”
• Awarded DCED Grant from the State of Pennsylvania