Core Values and Concepts
The New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation, Inc. is committed to the highest standard of integrity, and ethics. The value statements listed below were developed through a consultative process involving the Board of Directors and members. The principles reflected in this document constitute a value compass for the Board of Directors, members, and other individual working on behalf of the organization.
These values serve to heighten transparency and to demonstrate to the community its pledge to operate in a manner worthy of the public trust. In this spirit, we offer:
- Integrity, we are honest, ethical, and accountable for our endeavors
- Professional, we pursue excellence
- Teamwork, we value our diverse strengths
- Compassion, we are caring, empathetic and respectful
In carrying out our mission, operating our programs and services, and interacting with its members, donors, and supporters, The New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation, Inc. embraces the following values:
- Leadership, We believe in the importance of effective Board leadership and action. It arms the Board with knowledge of good governance practices, encourages membership initiatives and leadership, and strives to be a model nonprofit organization.
- Integrity, We expect accountability from our leaders and members. We adhere to high ethical standards and professional standards in the work that we perform and relationships we develop. We believe in being fair and respectful in our interactions and conscientiously are good stewards of resources entrusted to us.
- Excellence, We strive to deliver high-quality services and programs. We ground our work and decisions on insights gained from experience, knowledge, and data. It promotes teamwork and diversity of thought to leverage knowledge and skills to continually improve our services and programs, and services for the benefit of the nonprofit sector.
- Impact, We are committed to generating a positive change and impact on society in a practical, creative, and flexible manner. We listen and understand the nature and needs of nonprofit organizations to create tailored solutions. We use a collaborative approach with members, partners, and donors to advance the purposes of the organization.