BACKGROUND 

Since 1955, Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community.

The Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and area. 

It is the strategic partnerships with our generous fundholders and effective nonprofits that enable us to do great work and build a vibrant community. The strength and value of a community foundation is reflected in a strong and sustainable charitable sector.

VISION 

To build a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.

MISSION

We inspire philanthropy, support the charitable sector and build a permanent endowment to address the current and future needs of people in our community.

• Know the community
• Engage community
• Connect donors with the needs they care about
• Make grants, make change – 360 degree

VALUES

• Accountability – We are answerable to the community and our stakeholders for our practices and results.
• Compassion – We care about people and consider individual and community wellbeing.
• Excellence – We aspire to exceptional performance and are committed to best practices.
• Inclusiveness – We embrace diverse knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and encourage collaborative communities.
• Integrity – We are trustworthy, honest, reliable and ethical.