Lincoln Sports 2030 Strategic Plan

Strengthening community. Expanding access. Stewarding our land. Growing together.

Who We Are

For more than 60 years, Lincoln Sports has been a cornerstone of recreation, outdoor adventure, and community life in Lincoln, Vermont. What began as a volunteer-run rope tow on gifted land has grown into a nonprofit that connects hundreds of community members—children, teens, and adults—to nature, healthy activity, and one another.

Today, Lincoln Sports continues to care for trails and land, offer free and low-cost youth sports, run a beloved summer camp, and brings people together through intergenerational events that strengthen the fabric of our town.

Our work is guided by a commitment to access, affordability, land stewardship, and community connection.

Our Mission

Lincoln Sports exists to provide accessible recreational and outdoor experiences that promote community within and around the town of Lincoln and provide opportunities for meaningful generational exchanges.

Our Vision for 2030

A thriving, welcoming community where people of all ages can enjoy the outdoors, stay active, connect with each other, and care for the land we share.

By 2030, Lincoln Sports will be:

– A recognized community hub for year-round outdoor recreation and events

– A model for affordable, inclusive youth recreation and summer camp

– A stronger, more resilient nonprofit, supported by a committed board, active volunteers, and diversified funding

– A responsible steward of trails, land, and facilities

– A trusted partner to the town, school, and local organizations

Strategic Priorities & Goals (2025–2030)

1. Community Programs & Engagement

1. Maintain a high-quality, affordable summer camp. 

2. Support youth and adult recreational sports. 

3. Ensure all programs remain accessible regardless of income. 

4. Expand intergenerational community events and traditions. 

5. Grow opportunities for middle-school youth and teens. 

2. Governance, Board Capacity & Volunteer Engagement

1. Expand the board up to eleven members.

2. Strengthen board committees. 

3. Modernize bylaws and board policies. 

4. Build stronger volunteer engagement systems.

5. Explore appropriate staffing support.

3. Financial Sustainability & Fundraising

1. Expand unrestricted fundraising. 

2. Develop multi-year funding for camp access. 

3. Grow and maintain grant-seeking capacity.

4. Lay groundwork for a reserve or endowment.

5. Develop targeted fundraising strategies for capital projects.

4. Land, Trails & Facilities Stewardship

1. Maintain and improve land, trails, fields, pavilion, and recreational spaces.

2. Develop a Capital Maintenance Plan.

3. Assess evolving community recreation needs.

4. Strengthen volunteer trail stewardship and partnerships.

5. Complete capital projects in a timely, well-managed way.