In 2002 and 2003, The Boston Globe Foundation completed a strategic planning process that led to the selection of our three new issue-based focus areas and our Neighbor To Neighbor initiative.
Our Mission:
Empower community-based organizations to effect real change in the areas of greatest need, where we are uniquely positioned to add the most value.
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Impact |
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Innovation |
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Quality |
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Integrity |
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Priority Focus Areas: |
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Strengthen the reading, writing and critical thinking of young people, while fostering their inherent love of learning |
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Strengthen the roads that link people to culture |
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Strengthen the civic fabric of the city |
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Be responsive to the needs of our immediate community |
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Our Overall Strategies: |
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Seek out and partner with a small number of organizations/initiatives best situated to make a difference and effect real change. |
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Commit to significant multi-year investments in a small number of flagship initiatives/partnerships. |
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Leverage the many resources The Globe can bring to the table, and coordinate to increase synergy (financial, human, in-kind, etc.). |
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Within and across our focus areas, encourage collaboration among organizations in our portfolio to maximize the value of our investments. |
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Build capacity and strengthen the organizations in our portfolio (e.g., governance, technology, communication, sustainability). |
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Continually measure and evaluate the effectiveness of our partnerships. |
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Please write to us to request an updated Annual Report at:
Boston Globe Foundation
P.O. Box
55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
or e-mail foundation@globe.com
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