Edmonton Community Foundation

We strengthen the community by connecting donors to charities and causes that are important to them. Edmonton is full of passionate people dedicated to building a vibrant community. Edmonton Community Foundation supports this by encouraging innovation, visionary thinking, and leadership. We believe that with the right resources, it is possible to strengthen Edmonton’s community. That is why we have spent years building strong relationships with donors, charities, volunteers, and community leaders. These relationships help us identify trends and priority needs in our city. They also help us provide the right resources to the right people, projects, and places. Whether you’re looking for a student grant, funding for your charity’s latest project, or a trusted place to donate, ECF has what you need. After all, connecting people is what we do best. Our purpose Enriching communities now and for generations. Like our founders, as well as donors, community partners and volunteers, we want to help make Edmonton better, not only today but forever. Our vision To be a catalyst for the well-being and vibrancy of our communities. We are building the foundation for a stronger, more vibrant Edmonton regardless of the changing social, political, and economic circumstances. Our mission To be the partner of choice for all community builders. We are stronger together. The connections we make with individuals, organizations, and sectors lay the foundation for the work we do. We can’t do it without you. Our values Our revised values are the principles and beliefs that will guide us to achieve our purpose, vision and mission. - We think big. We see the big picture and think with an open mind, we start with the mindset of anything is possible. - We embrace active listening. Understanding the causes, ambitions and goals of the communities we serve is our priority. - We balance risk and reward. We make smart decisions. You can trust us to act responsibly with expertise, flexibility and creativity. - We forge new paths. We explore, we learn and we try new things. - We are relationship centered. We would not be able to do what we do without the people and organizations we work with.