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A community foundation has a long-term goal of securing resources to address the changing needs of the community it serves.
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The Standard

A community foundation has a long-term goal of securing resources to address the changing needs of the community it serves.

Underlying Rationale

Having flexible and permanent funds provides a community with the capability to address evolving and unanticipated future needs and opportunities.

Potential Outcomes

  1. The foundation is positioned to be a problem solver, taking initiative and addressing emerging issues.
  2. Donors will be attracted to the foundation by the exercise of its community problem-solving ability.
  3. Increased incidence of the establishment of flexible funds.




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