Our Values, Guiding Principles and Core Competencies reflect how we approach our work:
VALUES
- Transparent and ethical in all decisions and actions to earn the public’s trust
- Embrace the many forms of diversity, including ethnic, cultural, racial, religious, sexual orientation, economic status, physical ability, age and gender
- Passionate in our pursuit of excellence
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Identify and advocate for vulnerable populations
- Support innovative strategies to address unmet community health needs
- Build on existing assets
- Strengthen capacity of grantee agencies so that they operate more efficiently and effectively
- Continuously measure our efforts to ensure impact and improve performance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Serve as a civic leader that acts as a catalyst, convener and communicator
- Form collaborative relationships
- Advocate for policy change
- Be a responsible steward of charitable assets