MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine announced it has earned re-accreditation with the Community Foundations National Standards, the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.
It is conferred by the Community Foundation National Standards Board with support from the Council on Foundations, The achievement confirms the Community Foundation’s commitment to rigorous, sector-driven best practices that exceed federal and state requirements to demonstrate transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of operational excellence.
Re-accreditation marks the Community Foundation’s ongoing dedication to maintaining best practices in governance, donor services, asset stewardship and grantmaking. As an accredited organization, the foundation joins an elite group of foundations recognized for meeting and exceeding stringent national benchmarks.
“We are honored to have achieved re-accreditation with Community Foundations National Standards, underscoring our commitment to excellence as we serve our community,” Jamie Leza, vice president of operations at the foundation, said in a news release. “This accomplishment reaffirms our dedication to building a strong, vibrant community and supporting our donors, grantees, and partners in their philanthropic goals.”
The National Standards Accreditation Program requires re-accreditation every three years. That ensures that foundations continue to maintain the highest level of ethical conduct and integrity.
“The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine has been accredited since 2005, being among the first 100 in the nation to achieve this recognition by the Council on Foundations,” Ms. Leza added.
