With our 50th anniversary on the horizon in 2027, Fulfillment Fund is stepping into one of our most impactful and transformative chapters yet.
For nearly five decades, we’ve walked alongside students from under-resourced communities in Los Angeles, helping them dream bigger, access higher education, and graduate with pride. We’ve celebrated every essay written, application submitted, and acceptance letter earned. But today’s world demands more
A college degree is no longer the finish line, it’s just the starting point. Students need more than access; they need the tools to succeed in college and beyond. That means mentorship, career skills, financial literacy, strong networks, and the confidence to navigate an increasingly complex workforce.
We’re focusing on career readiness from day one, building lifelong alumni communities, forming impact-driven partnerships, and raising our visibility so more students know what’s possible.
That’s why I’m so proud to share Fulfillment Fund’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, built around a powerful new framework:
Grow with C.A.R.E.
This plan reflects the input of our dedicated team of professionals, Board of Directors, alumni, partners, and stakeholders. It sharpens our focus while honoring what makes Fulfillment Fund so trusted in the lives of the students we serve. Over the next three years, we will deepen our impact through four strategic pillars:
- C – Career-Ready College Graduates: Embedding career exploration, mentorship, skill-building, and financial literacy into every stage of our programs.
- A – Alumni Engagement as Learners and Leaders: Creating lifelong connections with our alumni, empowering them to grow professionally while giving back to current students.
- R – Resource Expansion through Volunteers and Partnerships: Strengthening our ability to serve through new and enhanced relationships with industry, higher education, and community partners.
- E – Elevated Reputation through Brand Visibility and Community Presence: Telling our story more boldly, so that more students, families, and supporters can join our mission.
This is more than a strategic roadmap; it’s a commitment to our students and their futures. It’s a promise that Fulfillment Fund will continue to evolve to meet the moment, and that we’ll walk with our students not just to college, but through it, and beyond.
I’m energized by what’s ahead and deeply grateful to every supporter who has helped us build this legacy of impact. We invite you to grow with us as volunteers, partners, donors, alumni, and champions for equity in education.
Let’s continue to open doors, walk alongside our students, and build brighter futures together.
Amy Grat
Chief Executive Officer
Fulfillment Fund