Culture
Fostering a corporate culture based on respect, trust, passion for our work, and seven core values.
With a growing staff of dedicated individuals, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County fosters a corporate culture based on trust, respect, collaboration, passion for our work, and seven core values that every member of our team embodies:
- Compassion
- Empowerment
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Quality
- Stewardship
- Inclusiveness
In addition to these values, we recognize the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a guiding philosophy for building relationships internally and across the community.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is committed to improving the lives of all people. We believe the strength of our community is in its diversity. Together, we strive to address issues and create opportunities so all people can achieve their full potential.
Our motto — “Be the One” — reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means. While not required, our staff can create Donor Advised Funds to give back in their own meaningful way. This mentality and spirit of “giving” runs deep within our organization. We truly care about our community.
Just as we listen to the needs of our community and donors, so too do we respond proactively to our employees, encouraging the development of not only professional skills, but also wellbeing and sense of purpose.
Our Leadership Team is both dedicated to and supportive of team initiatives, promotes open communication across departments and titles while motivates staff to maximize their potential, with our team’s personal aspirations and work-life balance in mind.
Our motto — “Be the One” — reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees to ensure they are reaching their full potential at the Community Foundation, as well as within our community. The Community Foundation offers a generous contribution to the cost to each plan.
Benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (with matching and discretionary employer contributions)
- Personal-Time-Off (PTO) Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Jury Duty and Witness Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Personal and Family Leave of Absence
- Sabbatical Leave
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Volunteer Time Off to Volunteer
- Tuition Reimbursement, and Personal Development Opportunities