The Rocky Mountain Hydrogen Foundation employs Best Practices to plan, execute and track programs
Strategic Objectives (Three-year focus)
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Safety: Develop and implement best-in-class hydrogen safety protocols
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Reliability: Validate technology performance under real operating conditions
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Economic Analysis: Quantify lifecycle costs and benefits versus traditional fuels
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Emissions Reductions: Track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from hydrogen adoption
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Community Engagement: Deliver public education and transparent reporting
Hydrogen Impact Score (HIS)
To track and communicate progress and ensure transparency, RMHF will publish the Hydrogen Impact Score (HIS) – a rigorous 100-point metric:
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Environmental Impact – GHG reductions, fossil fuel displacement, hydrogen output.
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Innovation Index – Technology breakthroughs and recognition.
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Partnership Strength – Quality and reach of collaborations.
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Economic Benefit – Jobs created, investment leveraged, economic activity.
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Donor Value – HIS scorecards are issued quarterly, along with dashboards, executive briefings and public acknowledgments across all RMHF communications.
Fundraising & Engagement Strategy
Six Strategic Phases
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Mission Alignment – Sharp vision, communications toolkit (decks, videos, brochures)
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Target Outreach – To foundations, corporations, philanthropists, and clean tech champions
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Relationship Development – Personalized engagement and university-hosted roundtables
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Signature Events – Annual Hydrogen Summit, private donor receptions, project tours
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Transparency & Recognition – Regular impact updates, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting, donor naming rights
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Digital Strategy – Online campaigns, impact updates, crowdfunding, and donor spotlights