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The ultimate mission of a community foundation
is to “enhance
the quality of life in the community.” There are three ways
a community foundation can do this:
- effective grant-making: the most visible and well-known function
of a community foundation is to make financial grants to local
charities. Local volunteers evaluate funding applications and
make decisions based on the needs of the community and funds
available. Grants are made to a wide variety of sectors, from
health to heritage, education to environment, and many others.
- endowment building and donor services: the perpetual nature
of a community foundation, combined with its local focus, makes
it an appealing place for donors who want to strengthen their
community. A community foundation has the skills and tools to
work with donors to help them achieve their charitable wishes.
- community leadership: as an autonomous,
volunteer-driven, and locally focused organization, a community
foundation can work with charities, local government and citizens
to identify community needs and encourage collaboration and
cooperation amongst stakeholders.
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