Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
The Maine Community Foundation will be a philanthropic leader in building sustainable and vibrant communities for all Maine people.
Mission
To strengthen Maine by working in partnership with donors and community groups. We accomplish our mission by:
- Providing leadership and support to address community issues
- Connecting donors to organizations and programs they care about
- Building and stewarding philanthropic resources
Values
In our work we value:
- Trust, accountability, integrity and objectivity
- Openness, inclusiveness and representation of Maine’s diverse communities
- Non-partisan convener
- Committed to learning and innovation
- Building on community strengths, encouraging local leadership and supporting civic engagement
- Respect for the privacy of donors
- Local leadership and civic engagement
- Recognize the strength, breadth and responsibility of being a statewide organization