Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement

The Center for Civic Partnerships is a support organization that strengthens individuals, organizations, and communities by facilitating learning, leadership development, and networking.

Vision

The Center for Civic Partnerships is a recognized leader and trusted partner in the healthy cities and communities movement and in the development of the nonprofit sector. We build on our strengths and those of our partners through continuous quality improvement, ensuring:

• Timely and effective use of communication and technology
• Ongoing staff development
• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Engagement of staff diversity and skills.

Values Statement

We value

• Health as created by positive physical, social, and economic conditions;
• Partnerships and collaboration based upon respect, honesty and open communication;
• Capacity building and continuing improvement;
• An asset-based approach;
• Diversity in voices and perspectives;
• Equity in conditions, resources and processes;
• Broad community participation;
• The flexibility and responsiveness necessary to support the process of change;
• Continuous learning – the on-going exchange of experiences and information to benefit all participants;
• The shared responsibility of the individual, public and private sectors;
• Creativity and innovation; and
• Integrity and quality.

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