Langara Foundation About the Langara College Foundation
The Langara College Foundation is Langara College’s partner, collaborator, and connector in all its advancement activities. We engage with our alumni and partner up with business and industry experts to help lead our programs. All engagement, fundraising and stewardship activities are related to the various purposes of the College and align with the priorities set by the College.
Our mission is to bring together the community to financially support students and programs at Langara through fundraising initiatives. We help support students in their endeavours and believe that together we have the power to change our students’ lives.
The primary function of the Foundation is to financially support the College through fundraising initiatives and receiving of gifts. All engagement, fundraising and stewardship activities must be directly related to the various purposes of the College and must align with the priorities set by the College.
Our mission
To support Langara College and its vision to become Canada’s pathways college. We are a catalyst for student success and social innovation. We believe in the power of education and community.
Our vision
To inspire an ethos of giving in the communities we serve. We envision a future where academic freedom flourishes; community sustainability is assured; and every student has the resources they need to achieve their academic goals and gain the experiential foundation they need to succeed.
Our values
Collaboration - We support each other and those we serve. We believe that collaboration leads to superior solutions, greater creativity, and enhanced performance. We partner with our stakeholders to enhance knowledge and provide programs and services that result in outstanding outcomes for our students.
Accountability - We are committed to and responsible for all activities in which we engage. We comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies and ensure open and transparent (fiscal) reporting. We respect privacy and confidentiality.
Service - We are committed to serving everyone with respect and demonstrating truthfulness, courtesy, and openness in all our interactions. We take pride in our work and strive for the highest quality customer service. We are committed to responsible management of all gifts, as well as the thoughtful acknowledgement and planned recognition of donors who have entrusted us to administer their gifts. Our donors are our partners in achieving our common goals.
Integrity - We demonstrate honesty to preserve confidence and credibility; adhere to the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the Foundation’s operations; and uphold academic freedom. We build trusting relationships with our stakeholders.
Excellence - We are committed to continuous enhancements of our processes, activities, and services. We depend upon and welcome suggestions and input from alumni, donors, and volunteers to improve performance and strengthen partnerships. We empower ourselves, and others to reach beyond the current paradigm; we are open to change and creative new ideas to fulfill our mission.
