The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is to strengthen our community through philanthropy. To accomplish this mission, we: (1) develop and effectively manage charitable funds and endowments, offering the highest levels of service and expertise to individuals, families, and institutional donors and their successors; (2) actively address the needs of the community by examining community issues, securing and distributing resources, advocating when appropriate, and convening meetings and conversations which encourage people to respond; and (3) encourage philanthropy and the growth of charitable resources among individuals, families, businesses, and community institutions.