What We Believe
Mission
Our mission is to build and manage our community's permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people.
Our Values
- Innovation - Embracing creative thinking and implementing new ideas.
- Respect - Honoring individual self-worth and creating a community of inclusion.
- Inclusion - Celebrating and fostering all aspects of diversity.
- Excellence - Performing at a level that exceeds expectations and inspires trust and confidence.
- Exceptional Results - Changing the community for the better.
- People - Transforming our community through the expertise of our staff, the gifts of our donors and the efforts of our grantees.
- Hope - Encouraging donors, nonprofits and the community to believe in a better future
Cultural Competence Staff Vision Statement
With intention and honesty, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation staff offers a safe environment that values diversity and fosters inclusion.