Shaping the Future: Our Vision, Mission and Values

The Geelong Community Foundation is proud to share our refreshed vision, mission and values – a milestone that reflects both our history and the exciting direction we are taking into the future.

Rooted in our new 2025-2028 strategic plan, these guiding statements are more than words on a page. They capture what drives us, guide how we work with our partners and donors, and signal what we aspire to achieve for our community.

Our Vision

A connected, fair and thriving Geelong community.

This vision reflects our deep belief in the power of philanthropy to create long-lasting change. It represents the community we are working towards every day – one built on fairness, opportunity, and connection.

Our Mission

We exist to identify, strengthen and support local community organisations that deliver activities creating lasting impact in our region.

Through this mission, we:

• Cultivate philanthropy – by building strong relationships with donors and fostering a spirit of generosity.

• Steward donor gifts and invest for impact – by honouring the trust placed in us and ensuring funds are preserved, grown, and used responsibly.

• Increase capacity and create impact – by supporting local organisations to strengthen their ability to serve the community.

• Strengthen capability – by sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and building connections that multiply outcomes.

Our Values

At the heart of the Foundation are the values that guide every decision and action:

• Community – We work in partnership with our donors, organisations and local leaders to understand needs and create meaningful impact.

• Trust – We build trust through transparency, accountability and integrity in all that we do.

• Financial Responsibility – We steward donor gifts with care, demonstrating strong financial management to support long-term community benefit.

• Impact – We invest in initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes for the Geelong community.

• Collaboration – We collaborate internally and externally to amplify collective efforts and achieve greater outcomes.

Looking Ahead

This renewed clarity of purpose comes at a pivotal time for the Foundation. As we look to the future, our strategic plan commits us to:

• Growing philanthropy in Geelong.

• Supporting and strengthening community organisations.

• Amplifying the generosity that shapes our region.

And as we mark our 25th year of giving back to Geelong, these guiding statements carry even greater meaning. They celebrate the journey that has brought us here while setting a bold and confident direction for the decades ahead.

Together, we can build a connected, fair and thriving Geelong.

Support Community Impact Year-Round

We are deeply grateful to our donors, whose generosity has helped shape a stronger Geelong. If you’re already part of this journey, thank you. If you’re considering getting involved, we invite you to help us build a connected, fair and thriving Geelong.

Every gift strengthens local organisations and creates lasting impact for our region. Learn how you can be part of it.