OPEF PRINCIPLES AND VALUES
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We believe that it is essential that we be responsible stewards of our financial resources to build and maintain a successful organization.
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We believe that schools are a critical anchor around which members of the community congregate and connect, and our programs should nurture those points of connection and that sense of belonging.
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We cannot be successful without community involvement, so we will strive to involve community members in various ways.
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We are an inclusive organization that respects different points of view and encourages input from various individuals and groups.
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We believe that creating partnerships and collaborating with individuals, community organizations, and public agencies will lead to success for all those involved.
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We believe in accountability and will require grantees to evaluate funded programs to determine their success and effectiveness.
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We will seek to inspire trust and confidence in everything we do through transparent administration and decision-making.
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We are not a political advocacy group, so the OPEF will remain neutral in public elections and political issues.