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Who We Are
Leadership. Stewardship. Partnership.
Exhibit: Sorochky from Borshchiv
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario
Our Vision: A Canada that always acknowledges the legacy and contribution of Ukrainian Canadians and celebrates Ukrainian Canadian culture.
Our Mission: To strengthen the Ukrainian community in Canada and enrich the Canadian experience with the beauty, passion, and diversity of Ukrainian Canadian culture.
Our Values: The Shevchenko Foundation respects the past, celebrates the present and promotes the future of the Ukrainian community in Canada with the synergy of all stakeholders including grantees, donors, supporters, volunteers, staff, and Board members. The core values of the Shevchenko Foundation are Engagement, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence, and Innovation.
Our Principles
Leadership
Shevchenko Foundation is a catalyst for strategic philanthropy that fuels artistic creativity, community development and the evolution of Ukrainian Canadian culture within the Canadian experience.
Stewardship
Shevchenko Foundation nurtures relationships with donors, grantees, and the broader community; responsibly manages the funds entrusted to it; and sustains Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage as an invaluable asset for future generations.
Partnership
Shevchenko Foundation cultivates partnerships between internal and external stakeholders including grantees, donors, supporters, volunteers, staff, Board members, and audiences, to achieve its vision of a Canada that acknowledges Ukrainian Canadians as nation builders that are integral to the Canadian identity.
Our Strategic Priorities
As we continue to build community, fuel creativity, and inspire philanthropy, we have identified three goals with five strategic priorities to which we will devote time and resources to increase our capacity and extend our impact. They are listed below and in a separate document available for download.
Robust and Generous Donor Community
#1 We must elevate donor development and stewardship to ensure TSF’s sustainability.
Modernized, Integrated, and Sustainable Processes
#2 We must enhance TSF’s financial sustainability to ensure long-term success and impact.
#3 We must continue to structure the Board and staff at levels that ensure business continuity.
#4 We must utilize technology and systems for greater effectiveness and efficiency, while mitigating risk.
Increased Awareness of TSF
#5 We must elevate engagement and communication by and with TSF.