A community foundation's governing body is responsible for the mission, direction and policies of the organization.

A community foundation's governing body is responsible for the mission, direction and policies of the organization.
Mission, Structure and Governance - Standard II. Part G.01

The Standard

Underlying Rationale

Recognizes that the governing body is ultimately responsible for the on-going planning, oversight and evaluation of the community foundation.

Potential Outcomes

There is a heightened sense of community ownership of the community foundation.

Program, policy, and procedures are more relevant to community needs.

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A community foundation's governing body is responsible for the mission, direction and policies of the organization. Mission, Structure and Governance - Standard II. Part G.01

The Standard

Underlying Rationale

Potential Outcomes

A community foundation's governing body is responsible for the mission, direction and policies of the organization.
Mission, Structure and Governance - Standard II. Part G.01