To build public giving partnerships that effectively connect donors with nonprofit organizations and community projects to produce a brighter future for all people in Allen County. The Community Foundation works toward this mission in the following ways:
As a grantmaker, ensuring effective grants that meet donors' charitable interests and address the community's changing needs
As a steward, providing professional investment and financial services that preserve and enlarge a community pool of charitable funds
As a resource developer, attracting permanent assets that supply flexible community resources for today and the future
As a philanthropic advisor, offering information and advice that helps donors and nonprofit agencies achieve their objectives and improve the community
As a community leader, stimulating community dialogue and decision-making that help define common goals and solve crucial problems
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