Mission and Vision
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings good people and good causes together to help ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee that we serve. The Community Foundation puts the joy back in giving by making it comfortable, convenient and cost-effective to give, and by harnessing the flexibility available through The Foundation to create a giving vehicle best suited to a donor’s goals.
Our Mission:
We are dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Middle Tennessee.
Our Goals:
- To serve as a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy.
- To build and hold a permanent and growing endowment for the community’s changing needs and opportunities.
- To strive for excellence in strategic grantmaking that benefits all citizens of our community in fields such as social services, education, health, the environment, and the arts.
- To provide flexible and cost-effective ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and companies to contribute to their community – now and for all time.
Community Foundations and Philanthropy
What is a community foundation and how do they work?Dan Caplinger
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2007
When most people think of charities, they envision a group of people interested in making a difference in a particular aspect of people's lives. One charity may dedicate itself to curing disease or helping the sick, while another might focus on protecting the environment. One group might work with children to help them improve their education, and still another could try to solve the problems that the elderly face. It's easy to categorize different charitable organizations by the mission that they seek to accomplish.
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