OUR MISSION
The mission of the Fort Dodge Community Schools (FDCS) Foundation is to help educators and students go above and beyond what district funding allows with grants for professional development, technology and other educational items.
OUR GOALS
- To support educational programs and services in the Fort Dodge Community School District by providing funds not available through local, state or federal programs.
- To obtain funding from donors to support the District’s mission and strategic plan.
- To ensure the perpetuity of the FDCS Foundation by utilizing prudent fiscal policy.
- To involve the community and alumni in support of quality education.
BENEFITS OF GIVING A GIFT TO OUR FOUNDATION
- Your gift will enhance the education experience for students and teachers.
- Your gift is an investment in our students, their future and our community
- Your gift will give educators the opportunity to “think big” and add innovative resources, programs and technology to their schools.
- Your gift remains in the community to support education at all a schools in grades pre-k through 12.
- Your gift will allow the Fort Dodge Community School District to add resources that set it apart from the competition and help make Fort Dodge one of the best places in Iowa to live, work and get an education!
OUR HISTORY
In 1985, the FDCS Foundation was created to meet the needs of students and faculty. With the support of generous donors the foundation’s resources have been able to grow and contribute to the Fort Dodge Community School District.
The FDCS Foundation is run by Nik Moser, Executive Director, and a board of volunteers. Since 2011, the FDCS Foundation has granted more than $775,000 to projects in our schools that enhance the education experience for students in the Fort Dodge Community School District.