OUR MISSION: To strengthen and grow philanthropy in Iowa. OUR VISION: Be a trusted partner and resource for philanthropy and funders in Iowa. OUR ROLE: To act as a broker for philanthropy in Iowa and our members. To achieve this, we will utilize an opportunity lens to identify innovative regional and national programs and services that ICoF can bring to our state, our members and Iowa communities. We are a membership based organization that serves grantmakers who provide funding support to charitable projects and programs in Iowa. We strive to strengthen and promote philanthropy, facilitate and promote effective philanthropic grantmaking, and to provide a forum for the exchange of information on programs and issues. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Our work is guided by the four strategic priorities outlined below. 1. Increase philanthropic AWARENESS in Iowa 2. Increase philanthropic IMPACT through ICoF members 3. Increase philanthropic RESOURCES connected to ICoF 4. Advance racial EQUITY in Iowa