As we celebrate our 15 year anniversary, we are excited to introduce our refreshed Tahoe Fund Strategic Plan.
With our 2020–2024 strategic plan winding down, the Tahoe Fund Board and Staff set out to update our priorities. We revisited our goals to ensure we are responding to shifting needs in the region, aligning our work with the priorities of our partners in the Basin, and preparing for the next five years ahead.
Since our last strategic planning process in 2019, our organization has grown significantly, more than doubling in staff size from two to six. This growth has not only increased our capacity, but enabled us to strengthen our impact and get even more done for Lake Tahoe.
This new plan builds on what we have spent the last decade-plus working toward: improving the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy. We are proud to share that since our founding in 2010, we have leveraged over $30 million in private funds to secure more than $200 million in public funds for 220+ environmental projects.
Our work is not changing, instead we have honed our focus into three goal areas: The Forest, The Lake, and The Experience. We are prioritizing projects that reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, improve the health of the lake, and make it easier to get around, enjoy, and take care of Lake Tahoe.
Alongside our partners, we are working on truly transformational projects like the expansion of the East Shore Trail to Spooner Summit, the demolition of Motel 6 and restoration of the Upper Truckee River, and Fire Smart Pilots to create fire ready communities across the Basin.
Looking ahead to our future, we know that none of this work would be possible without the unwavering commitment of our donors and the collaboration of our local, state, and federal partners. Thanks to you, we will continue to take care of Lake Tahoe for generations to come.
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Vision
The Tahoe Fund envisions a Lake Tahoe where the natural and human environments are in balance and a growing community of passionate supporters enjoys and cherishes this mountain treasure.
Mission
To use the power of philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.
Who We Are
We are an energetic, forward-thinking and nimble organization focused on getting great things done for Lake Tahoe. We do our part by playing a few key roles:
- Funder
We serve as a consistent source of private funding to match, secure and leverage public dollars that help our partners complete environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin.
- Convener
We convene stakeholders to facilitate dialogue and problem solving. We add value by being neutral, inclusive and innovative.
- Catalyst
We are a catalyst for projects and pilot initiatives, helping to bring innovative solutions to the challenges facing Tahoe.
- Communicator
We build awareness of the need to care for Tahoe and act as storytellers for positive change happening in the region.
What We Do
Supported by a dedicated and growing donor base, we serve as a consistent source of private funding to match, secure and leverage public dollars that help our partners complete environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin.
Strategic Goals
To fulfill our mission and vision, the Tahoe Fund has identified the following goals to be implemented with Basin agencies and partners:
- The Forest
Lower the risk of catastrophic wildfire by increasing the pace and scale of fuels reduction - The Lake
Improve the health of the lake - The Experience
Make it easier to get around, enjoy and take care of Lake Tahoe - The Organization
Further develop the human and organizational resources to make our vision a reality.
