2024-27 EESF Strategic Plan

Our Vision:

A world free of elevator and escalator accidents.


Our Mission:

To promote public safety and prevent incidents by educating the riding public on the safe and proper use of elevators and escalators.


Marketing/Communications/Programming Goals: 

Meet the riding public where they are through modernized deliverables.

Objective #1:  Evaluate all programs' effectiveness while creating a modern UI for the SafeTRiders program via mobile and computer applications. 

Objective #2:  Create a quarterly cadence for the EESF Newsletter, with participation from the industry.

Objective #3:  Create a social media cadence that both advertises to the industry and educates the riding public.


Donor & Industry Relationships Goals: 

Elevate our industry relationships through communication, accountability, transparency, and expertise.

Objective #1:  Establish regular communication of Foundation activities including fundraising and program updates; financial information, events, and opportunities.

Objective #2: Put into place expert staff and board members to elevate EESF.


Financial Goals: 

Grow the resources of the Foundation to support its goals and objectives.

 Objective #1:  Increase revenue opportunities by exploring grant programs, new fundraisers, matching programs, and company challenges.

Objective #2:  Expand the donor base beyond the elevator/escalator industry (i.e., building industry, insurance companies, parenting organizations, etc.)

Objective #3:  Review existing fundraisers and identify ways to increase revenue and/or reduce expenses.

Objective #4:  Work with existing donors to encourage sustained giving programs.


Infrastructure/Operations Goals: 

Develop a disaster recovery plan and standard operating procedures for the effective operation of the Foundation.

Objective #1:  Rewrite standard operating procedures.  Create a list of business procedures to ensure continuity of service. Update the Foundation’s Bylaws.

Objective #2:  Develop a disaster recovery plan; secure and store critical information for sustainability in the event of a catastrophic event.