The Parke County Community Foundation...

is a community partner.

This acknowledges that the community foundation does not act in isolation.  It acts in concert with other community members; sometimes taking the lead, sometimes following, sometimes paving the way for new leaders.

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creates a better quality of life for all.

This acknowledges that the community foundation's constituency is the entire community. Every issue and every cause it embraces, has some connection to the greater good.

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pursues the community's greatest opportunities and addresses the most critical challenges.

this acknowledges that the community foundation can be counted on to pursue the things that matter the most, no matter how challenging or difficult.

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unites people, institutions and resources throughout the community.

This acknowledges how the community foundation goes about business; in the most transparent manner possible. It also recognizes that the community foundation is well-suited to assemble and leverage resources.

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produces significant, widely shared and lasting results.

This acknowledges that the community foundation looks beyond quick fixes and that it has the staying power to reach long-term results.

C. Fleads Aspen Institute