Our Vision: How we accomplish our mission

We envision a thriving Chattahoochee Valley whose residents celebrate a culture of generosity and connection.

Our Mission: Why we exist

We strengthen our communities through the power of collective giving and partnerships, investing permanent funds to provide grantmaking resources that last forever.

Values: Core beliefs that guide our decision-making and actions

• Learning

  We are curious about our communities, our region, and the work of philanthropy. We invest in learning and are a resource for information, expertise, and community understanding.

• Stewardship

  We are entrusted with people’s philanthropic legacies in perpetuity. We invest assets to preserve and increase grantmaking capital. We value those who have partnered with us, and we build our future from these historic relationships.

• Integrity

  We conduct our business dealings with honor; we can be relied on to act responsibly.

• Service

  We lead toward communal good. We are an independent voice of philanthropy that serves the best interests of the community.

• Collaboration

  We believe in the strength of diverse voices and in embracing the complexity of collaboration.

• Operational Excellence

  We are dedicated to high-quality, thoughtful, efficient, and effective work for our fundholders, donors, and communities.