THE FORAKER GROUP
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Mission Statement
We hold fast to a set of ideas that provide a fundamental and underlying rationale for our work. These are the foundational perspectives that are woven throughout our core values. These are the ideas that guide us and keep us oriented in the right direction. At Foraker, we are dedicated to the ideas that: The nonprofit sector is essential to our democracy. Nonprofits bring people together to create change and provide a voice for civil society. Nonprofits are a part of everyday lives. Every day we as Alaskans rely on nonprofits to support our health and well-being, stand-up for causes that matter, bring people together, teach our young, care for our elderly, and so much more. Donors, volunteers, and staff work to improve our communities in both visible and invisible ways every day. Successful leaders are supported leaders. We need support from one another to achieve our greatest goals. No organization can achieve mission on its own. It is only when we connect, convene, and collaborate to strengthen relationships that we achieve something greater than ourselves and any one institution. Leaders make better decisions when they represent the communities they serve. Decisions made with a community are more viable than decisions made for a community. Local leaders make things happen. Community change is driven by local leaders. Collectively they best know their needs and solutions. Strong nonprofits build strong communities. When nonprofits work together within and across sectors, they solve complex problems, create opportunities for quality of life, and offer invaluable networks and connections that strengthen our sense of place. Vibrant economies need nonprofits. Nonprofits contribute to the wealth and resources of each region in our state by creating jobs, leveraging resources, promoting philanthropic investments, and engaging people in using their voice for the greater good.
About This Cause
The Foraker Group is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our core purpose is to strengthen nonprofits. Our deep commitment to advancing dedicated, skilled, and compassionate professionals and volunteers to serve Alaska’s nonprofit and tribal organizations is guided by the Foraker Nonprofit Sustainability Model. We know that for vital nonprofits that serve our communities and bolster our economy to succeed, they need to be strong, stable, and ready to innovate and collaborate. Foraker offers Alaska nonprofits and tribes the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to thrive. Remaining relevant to our Partners and Alaska’s nonprofit sector is key to our success. Our Theory of Change articulates the way we work with organizations, their leaders, and the sector as a whole, as well as the outcomes we expect at various points of engagement. At the same time we are listening and soliciting feedback from our Partners, funders, and the sector to help us stay on track and achieve greater impact. Together, the model and the theory provide the basis for our accountability and assure that our programs and services remain dynamic and vital resources for the sector. You have our commitment to provide mission-centered, creative, high quality, and cost-effective services to all regions of Alaska. Our approach is rooted in our core values to meet you as staff, board, and volunteers where you currently exist, working with you to foster new skills, collaborative partnerships, sustainability, and strategic thinking.