Vision & Strategic Priorities

Vision Statement: `Iolani Palace in 2014

Our vision for what `Iolani Palace is known for and how we operate by the year 2014 is described as follows:

• `Iolani Palace has support and revenue streams from both public and private sources, sufficient to cover operating costs as well as for continuing improvements to structures, programs and activities.
• `Iolani Palace has sufficient and appropriate paid and unpaid staff, who are well trained, have the necessary skills and expertise to carry out their responsibilities effectively and efficiently, are regularly evaluated, and are offered opportunities for professional development.
• The `Iolani Palace historic site, both buildings and grounds, is safe and well-maintained.
• The entire historic site and the `Iolani Palace collections are managed by the non-profit organization whose sole mission is the perpetual care and sharing of the site with and for the people of Hawai`i and visitors.
• Historical collections are well-defined, preserved, housed, appropriately documented, and accessible (both on-site and on-line) for use by staff and outside researchers.
• The `Iolani Palace site is developed and interpreted in ways that recognize its importance to Hawai`i's history from its earliest period up to the present day.
• `Iolani Palace has an endowment of $10 million to assist in support of its programs and activities.
• The board of directors has a well-earned reputation of excellence in museum trusteeship.
• `Iolani Palace utilizes electronic technologies, wherever appropriate, to extend the reach of its programs and to stay connected to its various stakeholders.
• `Iolani Palace is a leader in organizing and delivering historical and cultural programs in the Capital Cultural District that encourages repeat visitation by both residents of Hawai`i and visitors.
• `Iolani Palace is a major gathering place for events, programs and activities that engage residents and visitors in its important mission.
• `Iolani Palace contributes to the economic development of the State as a "must see" visitor experience and the starting point of the Hawai`i cultural tourism experience.
• `Iolani Palace has a reputation for its exemplary standard of welcome, hospitality, and inclusiveness.
• Important collection materials that are now held by other organizations are returned to the Palace collections.
• `Iolani Palace is a significant learning resource in the education of Hawai`i's children.
• Every child in Hawai`i visits `Iolani Palace at least once in their K-12 school experience.
• `Iolani Palace is an accredited institution of the American Association of Museums.
• A visit to `Iolani Palace grounds is a powerful experience for all Hawaiians, no matter what their political or cultural beliefs.

 

 

Strategic Priorities

Strategic Priorities: 2005-2009

Strategic Priority 1

Implement a program of interpretive planning that carries out the 2014 Vision and provides direction and focus for the programs and activities of `Iolani Palace and the larger `Iolani Palace historic site.

Strategic Priority 2

Develop and implement an `Iolani Palace collecting plan, consistent with Mission and the Interpretive Plan, for future collecting and preservation of historical materials related to the history of `Iolani Palace and grounds.

Strategic Priority 3

Develop a comprehensive and long-term plan to increase financial support for `Iolani Palace programs and activities from both contributed funds and earned revenue.

Strategic Priority 4

Strengthen `Iolani Palace's organizational capacity, at both the board and staff level, to support the 10-year vision and strategic priorities of the organization.