Our Mission, Vision and Values

Triangle Community Foundation:
Building communities through philanthropy

Dr. George H. Hitchings, 1988 Nobel Laureate in Medicine and founder of Triangle Community Foundation, believed that “service to mankind, broadly or individually, is the greatest fulfillment in life.”  The foundation is guided by that principle and we look forward to showing you how you can serve the community and create meaningful change through partnering with us.

Our Mission:
To enhance the lives of all residents of the Triangle now and for future generations by building philanthropic assets, connecting resources with needs, and providing leadership on key community issues and opportunities.

Our Vision:
Triangle Community Foundation creates positive change through community-based philanthropy.  To achieve this, we match our local expertise, networks, and credibility with the generosity and vision of our donors and partners to produce long-term, meaningful impact in our region.

Our Core Values:

  • S We are committed to valuable service to our constituents. We foster innovation, collaboration and imagination.
  • E We are an engaged community leader and ally.  We seek to develop and influence philanthropic leaders.
  • R We accept responsibility for the stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.  We operate with integrity, transparency and credibility.
  • V We value inclusiveness, diversity and equity. Our organization is characterized by a generous and caring spirit.
  • E We are a results-oriented organization committed to institutional excellence.

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