OUR VALUES
Community Foundation management, staff and volunteers
are united by a common set of values.
Respect & Equality: We value others strengths and
abilities and who they are as a person. We maintain relationships and keep
confidentiality, upholding professional boundaries. We show courtesy to
everyone and strive to provide opportunity to underprivileged
segments of society regardless of gender, race, or religion.
Integrity: We value honesty and
transparency, and being straightforward and genuine in all our dealings with people. We will treat every person with dignity
and respect. We will be sensitive to diversity and difference. We will resolve
interpersonal conflicts in a timely and respectful manner. We will promote positive working
relationships and a spirit of collegiality.
Cooperation & Partnership: We value the opportunity to
work together on common goals and toward a common purpose. We look for
opportunities to work collaboratively and in partnership. We recognise and
value the strengths and expertise of others and seek to work with them to
improve outcomes for all in our community. We make our knowledge, skills and
resources available to others, both within and outside our organisation. We
value being involved, either as individuals or as a group, in working with
others to reach their desired outcomes.
Empowerment: We
choose to empower. Instead of simply providing resources, our work focuses on
developing in individuals the capacity and confidence they need to change their
own situations and assist their communities.
Achievement: We value and recognise when
people accomplish something they have set out to do through their skills, practice, perseverance or exertion.
We value a willingness to invest time and energy in learning and then using what
has been learned in everyday approaches to work. We value completing what we set out to
do, adding value to and making a tangible difference to our community and work.
Commitment: We value following through
on decisions and promises we make – we do what we say. We are enthusiastic about bringing our energy and skills
into the workplace. We value determination and persistence in achieving our
goals. We celebrate when we overcome obstacles.
Community Outreach: We
engage with our communities. We do not work in isolation. We practice our
problem-solving abilities, share our knowledge, and give of our time and
resources to make concrete positive contributions to our communities.
Creativity: We value dreaming of what’s
possible! We value and look for innovative and different ways to do our work more effectively. We value
imagination, experimentation, and fun in serving our community.
