To better articulate our vision and to be more effective in our approach to
giving we are committed to the
following principles:
Share A Smile will:
- Define and articulate our philanthropic mission
- Exercise prudent stewardship of our assets
- Recognize and fulfill our obligations of accountability to the public, to the letter and spirit of the law and to the charitable intent of our leadership, staff, donors and volunteers
- Establish a clear, logical and consistent grant making process
- Communicate openly, respectfully and in a timely manner, with our public partners, donors and grant applicants
- Provide information about our grant making guidelines, including funding interests and information about application processes and procedures
- Recognize and respect the changing societal conditions and issues facing the communities and people we serve
- Review, assess and periodically evaluate our operations, procedures and the results of our giving efforts
- Exercise discretion in communicating information about funding recipients, donors and community partners
- Treat all people with dignity and respect
