
Maeghan Jones
President & CEO, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
At the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, one of our chief responsibilities is to serve as a steward of the resources that our donors have entrusted to us. That requires us to find both excellent investment consultants to ensure that these assets grow, which makes it possible for philanthropic families to have a greater impact through their giving, as well as nonprofit partners in the community who can put these generous gifts to good use. In both cases, we look for a balance of expertise and passion.
With regard to investment advisors, while we appreciate a thoughtful technical proposal that shows strong year-over-year performance, we need to see that a firm possesses a deep understanding of our mission and goals. We also know from experience that an investment firm that has its own existing social responsibility viewpoint will likely be a good partner for us. Willingness to customize their approach to meet our unique challenges and opportunities is essential.
We believe that generosity is a choice, and one that requires intention, focus, and discipline. These are the qualities we expect from ourselves and from those we trust with our business. Adhering to these standards is how we transform generosity into lasting change.