The Willamette Heritage Center Strategic Plan

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Mission:

The Willamette Heritage Center connects generations through gathering, preserving, and sharing Mid-Willamette Valley history.

Vision:

We are a place for all to discover, engage, and make history.

Values:

Integrity (Truth)

  • Adhere to preservation standards
  • Pursue high standards of scholarship
  • Responsibly utilize and manage resources

Inclusion (Welcome)

  • Engage with diverse communities
  • Provide educational opportunities to all abilities and ages
  • Actively work to eliminate barriers to access our resources

Inspiration (Stimulate)

  • Seek out and be responsive to our community
  • Share our spaces and collections to foster empathy and critical thinking
  • Collaborate and encourage community engagement

WHC Strategic Goals 2023-2025:

Goal 1: Increase resources to expand capacity.

Goal 2: Address technology issues to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and drive organizational impact.

Goal 3: Stabilize organization’s internal operations.

Goal 4: Willamette Heritage Center site and structures will maintain a professional, welcoming appearance in accordance with preservation standards.

Goal 5: Strengthen community belonging by developing and instituting an organization-wide DEAI (diversity – equity- accessibility – inclusion) approach in all departments.

Goal 6: Communicate our relevance to sustain a positive influence in the community.

Approved by the Willamette Heritage Center’s Board of Directors, July 2022