5.1  Prioritize unrestricted, multi-year contributed revenue to support FAWC’s mission and institutional priorities with a budget that reflects the true costs of our work

5.2  Continue to build investment, operating, and building reserve funds

5.3  Have our portfolio investments align with our values

5.4  Invest in an adaptive, well-trained, and appropriately-sized staff that is connected to peers in the field

5.5  Develop a plan to pay staff market rate compensation and benefits; conduct transparent hiring practices and annual evaluation

5.6  Conduct regular evaluations of organizational policies and practices to ensure they are transparent, equitable, and developed with a spirit of generosity

5.7  Minimize the effect of our facilities and operations on the ecology of the Outer Cape natural environment

5.8  Invest in the sustainability and resilience of our historic artist living and work spaces through capital investments that ensure appropriate care, management, and upkeep 

5.9  Apply values-based decision making methods for choices regarding furnishings and equipment 

5.10  Plan for potential service interruptions, natural disasters, and emergencies that may affect our finances, facilities, or reputation or which may compromise our ability to fulfill our mission