Vision & Values
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Our Vision:
Be a leader in community philanthropy to build a vibrant community with great opportunities for all.
Our Mission:
To engage donors and connect them with opportunities to make a lasting impact, build community endowment, provide leadership on key issues, and make grants that reflect the communities we serve.
Our Values:
We pursue continuous improvement and meaningful outcomes through these core values:
- Collaborative: We bring people and organizations together to build stronger solutions for greater impact in our community.
- Transparent: We earn trust through honesty, accountability, and openness.
- Inclusive: We listen and lead with empathy and respect, valuing every voice and fostering a community where all can thrive.
- Impactful: We steward resources strategically to create
meaningful, lasting change for our community. - Adaptive: We remain flexible and creative for our community’s present and future.
Our Strategic Focus
In 2025, the Board reaffirmed the Community Foundation’s vision through a strategic update. The update resulted in an updated strategic plan and these three strategic grantmaking priorities:
- Workforce and Learning Readiness (Education)
- Economic Development (Workforce Supports)
- Community Development (Recreation and Quality of Life)
Building a Stronger Community. For good. For ever.
Whether you establish a new fund or contribute to an existing one, your generosity:
- Supports a diverse range of local initiatives and programs that address pressing needs.
- Empowers nonprofits to make a meaningful difference, and foster a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant community for everyone.
- Creates a lasting positive change in your community.
- Inspires others to join in the effort!
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