Lock Haven, PA — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF) has officially
approved its first five-year strategic plan, setting a bold, community-informed direction that will
guide the Foundation’s work through 2030.

The plan’s adoption on Dec. 9, 2025, marks the culmination of a year of intentional listening,
facilitated discussions, and collaborative planning with community and nonprofit leaders,
stakeholders, and the CCCF Board of Directors.

The strategic plan was developed in partnership with Abundance Creative & Consulting, led
by Elizabeth Arnold, through a process that emphasized meaningful engagement, transparency,
and alignment with the community’s needs. The planning phase included more than two dozen
interviews, board workshops, and a comprehensive needs assessment, all aimed to ensure the
Foundation’s long-term strategy reflects the diverse voices and perspectives of Clinton County.

“This plan is a roadmap for the Foundation’s future, built on what our community shared with
us,” said Mark Weaver, president of the CCCF Board of Directors.

“It captures the hopes, concerns, and priorities of our neighbors and partners. We are proud of the thoughtful,
collaborative process that brought us here, and we are excited about the work ahead.”

Through its partnership with Abundance Creative & Consulting, CCCF intentionally designed a
process rooted in care, collaboration and meaningful investment in the community. The
strategic planning work included:
 Extensive interviews with nonprofit leaders, educators, community advocates, donors,
and long-standing partners.
 In-depth conversations with current and former board members.

 A community needs assessment, identifying key priorities such as childcare, workforce
and economic development, mental health, youth opportunities, housing, language
access, and community visibility.
 Board working sessions to discuss and analyze community themes and draft responsive
strategic priorities.

“This plan is the result of a board that cares deeply about Clinton County and is committed to
investing in a process that matches the significance of its mission,” said Elizabeth Arnold,
founder of Abundance Creative & Consulting.

“Their dedication to doing this work the right
way has shaped a plan that is both aspirational and grounded in the realities of our community.”

The newly approved plan outlines three core strategic goals and priorities that will guide
CCCF’s work from 2026–2030. Together, they create a clear and focused framework for
strengthening the Foundation’s role in the community:
Growth & Philanthropy CCCF will expand and diversify its donor base, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and
increase the Foundation’s overall capacity to invest in meaningful community impact.

This includes donor education, enhanced fundraising strategies, and the cultivation of opportunities
that support both immediate needs and long-term sustainability.

Awareness & Engagement

The Foundation will increase its visibility across Clinton County by sharing stories of impact,
strengthening community outreach, and building greater awareness of its mission and
opportunities for involvement. This goal emphasizes transparency, communication, and deeper
connections with residents, nonprofits, and civic partners.

Collaboration & Leadership

CCCF will play an increasingly active role in bringing people and organizations together to
address the county’s most pressing challenges. Through partnership-building, convening, and
responsive grantmaking, the Foundation aims to serve as a trusted leader and collaborator,
helping to advance shared community priorities.

“These priorities give us a blueprint for the next era of the Foundation,” said Bob Rolley, who
initiated and guided development of the Strategic Action Plan as foundation community
outreach coordinator. “The community asked us to be more visible, more collaborative and
more ambitious. This plan positions us to do exactly that.”

With the plan now approved, CCCF will shift into an implementation phase that includes:

 Increasing visibility, presence, communication and outreach efforts.
 Developing annual action plans and measurable benchmarks.
 Enhancing internal capacity to support long-term growth.
 Expanding partnerships across sectors.
 Supporting donor education and philanthropic initiatives.

The Board emphasized that implementation will be an iterative, adaptive process—one that
keeps community needs at the center.

“This plan sets our direction, but it will be our actions that define our impact,” Weaver added.
“We look forward to working with donors, nonprofits, and partners across Clinton County to
bring this plan to life.

The Clinton County Community Foundation is dedicated to strengthening Clinton County
through strategic grantmaking, donor engagement, and community leadership.

For more than 55 years, CCCF has partnered with individuals, families, businesses, and
nonprofits to create and grow charitable gifts that work to enrich the region’s most promising
opportunities and address its most pressing needs.

For more information, visit www.clintoncountyfoundation.org.