Strategic Plan

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Board of Directors approved the Strategic Plan in October 2006. Please read our Strategic Plan.

Core Values

Excel in Making Conservation Grants

Be the best conservation grant maker through focused planning, clearly articulated goals, and diligent selections of grantees to maximize sustainable outcomes from on-the-ground investments.

Provide Thought Leadership

Support best practices while being entrepreneurial and experimenting and investing in innovative solutions. Apply scientific rigor, integrity and continuous learning to define and evaluate outcomes achieved by organizations in which the Foundation invests.

Convene Public and Private Partnerships

Bring together talent and resources to develop effective solutions to complex conservation issues.

Build Capacity

Invest in regional and communitybased organizations to create capacity and scale, in order to deliver sustainable conservation outcomes.

Ensure Financial Leadership and Accountability

Leverage funds to innovate and expand conservation efforts, maximize impact and returns for funders, and maintain a balanced mix of revenues for financial stability.

Recognize and Develop the Foundation's Stakeholders

Provide opportunities for all partners, board, and staff, in order to nurture future conservation leaders.