| Value: |
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Responsiveness |
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Responsiveness
is actively listening to the needs of others with an open mind.
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| Vision: |
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Organizations should
first determine the needs of their communities and create services
that address those needs. |
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Communications
should be prompt, open, honest, and respectful. |
| Practices: |
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We support organizations
that are aware of, and respond to, the evolving needs of the
communities they serve. |
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We recognize that
we need to be flexible in our grantmaking. |
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We are accessible
to our partners, grantees, and applicants. |
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 We
create an environment for honest dialogue, and will listen with
an open mind. |
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We
commit to evaluating our grantmaking process, our communication
materials, and how we interact with others. |
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Value
- This is one of the Foundation's core values. Our definition
is included as "Responsiveness" can carry different meanings
for different people. |
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Vision = This
is how the Foundation sees the value embodied. |
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Practice = This
is how the Foundation sees the value expressed. |
