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A community foundation communicates openly and welcomes public scrutiny.
Communications - Standard VII. Part A.
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The Standard

A community foundation communicates openly and welcomes public scrutiny.

Underlying Rationale

Demonstrates proper public accountability and engenders community trust and confidence in the community foundation and provokes the exercise of policies and practices to deserve that trust and confidence.

Potential Outcomes

Enhances public trust and confidence in the community foundation.

Increased giving.


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