Standards and Effective Practices for Community Foundations
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A community foundation awards some grants from its discretionary resources through open, competitive processes that address the changing needs of the community.
Grantmaking and Community Leadership - Standard V. Part B.

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The Standard

A community foundation awards some grants from its discretionary resources through open, competitive processes that address the changing needs of the community.

Underlying Rationale

Insures accessibility for a broad range of community organizations, serves as an effective vehicle for learning about new and emerging community needs and opportunities, and attracts donors representing a wide range of philanthropic interests.

Potential Outcomes

Reinforces the notion that the community foundation belongs to the entire community.

Keeps the community foundation better informed about the full range of community issues, needs, and resources.