Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley

Our Mission: Why we exist We enable and promote philanthropy that inspires, facilitates and fosters a vibrant and engaged Chattahoochee Valley. Vision: How we accomplish our mission We are the premier center for thoughtful philanthropy for people who want to make their Chattahoochee Valley communities better, both during and after their lifetimes. We: - Help a multitude of donors easily and effectively achieve their charitable interests with a wide range of financial assets. - Invest assets responsibly to preserve and increase grantmaking capital. - Know the needs of our communities and share that knowledge to empower engagement, leadership and improvement. - Lead conversations and collaborate to shape effective responses to community needs and opportunities. Values: Core beliefs that guide our decision-making and actions Service We were created to lead through service; we serve our donors, our area's nonprofits and our community at large. Stewardship We are entrusted with people's hopes, dreams and financial resources in perpetuity; we manage them in ways that uphold that trust and exceed expectations while remaining cost effective. Integrity We conduct our business dealings with honor; we can be relied on to act responsibly. Inclusiveness We are an institution of communal good; we seek to work collaboratively and to mobilize the resources of the community to meet the community's needs. Independence We represent the best interest of the community as a whole; we are not obligated to individuals, organizations or others. Knowledge We learn continually and are a repository of community understanding, knowledge and expertise; we use that information to engage others and mobilize philanthropy to make a difference.