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Vision Statement
Sigma Kappa Foundation will be a dynamic organization, pioneering innovative programs that answer emerging challenges facing women today and have a direct and positive impact on all Sigma Kappa members and their communities.
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By year 2011, Sigma Kappa Foundation will be:
- A leading organization committed to members of Sigma Kappa Sorority through its premier programming and fund development
- A name respected by our peers who seek our expertise
- Providing at least 100 scholarships each year at a minimum of $1,000 each.
- A foremost provider of education and solutions to challenges facing college campuses
- A trusted resource for quality reporting, investments, and communication to membership and donor community
- A model steward of all resources (finances, volunteers, employees, facilities)
- Raising major gift funds
- Increasing the number of donors by 10% annually
- Securing planned gifts at all levels, including $1 million+
- "Making Alzheimer's a Distant Memory"; by creating a major funding stream to the national
Alzheimer's Association for research to find a cure
We Believe :
- Sigma Kappa Sorority and its members are our primary focus and responsibility
- Honesty and integrity are core to our actions
- Sisterhood and our heritage are cherished and celebrated
- Diversity of thought and embracing change are at the heart of our growth
- Accountability, transparency, and excellence are critical to serving our donors, our members, and our communities
- Volunteer commitment is essential to providing philanthropic service to benefit society
We Value:
Transparency - We will provide reports and communications that are truthful and straightforward.
Accountability - Our staff and volunteers will be accountable to our donors and to all Sigma Kappa members. We will establish standards and measure ourselves against them.
Our Donors - We will:
- ensure that our data is secure
- honor the requests of donors to remain anonymous
- acknowledge gifts promptly and accurately
- be available to our donors and listen and respond to their concerns
- recognize our donors in our publications, at events, and through personal methods as appropriate
Integrity and Ethical Behavior
Our Members and Our Heritage - We will:
- show respect for our ritual, standards and ceremonies
- celebrate our history and heritage through Founders' Day and other Sigma Kappa anniversaries
Our Volunteers - We will:
- inspire our volunteers to excel
- respect their time and use it wisely
- clarify expectations and recognize and appreciate
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