Community member, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy in Central Alberta.
Central Alberta is rich in its wealth of caring volunteer and charitable organizations. Yet, as a member of this voluntary sector, the Community Foundation plays a truly unique role – as a catalyst for community action and a resource for philanthropy. The Community Foundation works in co- operation with individuals and other organizations, bringing people together to address issues and opportunities for community improvement.
Through its endowment fund program, the Community Foundation offers generous citizens a means of permanently providing for their community and playing a role in shaping its future. This pooling and investment of charitable gifts from many people thus generates revenue for the benefit of our community forever.
The Community Foundation’s resources are allocated with vision and care to encourage the very best in a whole range of local charitable activities in arts and culture, health and human services, recreation, sport, education and the environment.
For those who want to give back to their community, something that will live on forever and continue to make a difference, the Community Foundation is the answer.
How the Foundation works
• Attracts and manages gifts of cash, securities, bequests, memorials, life insurance and other assets as permanent charitable capital for the community;
• Invests these endowed funds prudently and uses the earnings to make creative grants, often in partnership with others, to local non-profit organizations, in support of all types of charitable activities in support of community improvement;
• Acts as a convener and catalyst of community action.
Our Values and Beliefs
STEWARDSHIP
We value the gifts entrusted to us by our donors, our volunteers, and the resources of the community. We are therefore accountable for the effective and efficient use of these resources, in every way.
VOLUNTEERISM
We value the spirit of volunteerism that is so strong in Central Alberta, for the contribution that volunteers make to the enrichment of life for us all. We support the continued development of that spirit, and the personal growth of our volunteers.
BEING PROACTIVE
We believe that we must actively seek out solutions to emerging issues in our community to produce results that will meet the current and future challenges we all face.
EMPOWERMENT
We believe that self-reliance is an essential strength for individuals, organizations and communities, and we encourage actions to cultivate, nurture and sustain this capacity.
PARTNERSHIPS
We believe that by working together in partnership with others, we will generate new and innovative solutions, reduce duplication of effort and develop long lasting relationships for the betterment of our community.