We define stewardship as people caring for that to which they are entrusted. The Foundation supports local, regional and national efforts to strengthen communities and regions through existing and new organizations focused on forging collaborative, multi-sector models of stewardship for economic, environmental, social, and governance improvements. We are particularly interested in programs that:

• Provide resources and support to regional efforts that promote the idea that strong and vibrant communities are built on an innovative economy, livable communities, social inclusion, and a collaborative style of governance.
• Promote sustainable practices across disciplines and populations
• Galvanize individuals and organizations within a region to collaborate on specific needs as identified by regional stewards
• Support and strengthen leaders of non-profit organizations.

Featured Grant:

Then Center for Excellence in Nonprofits | www.cen.org

The Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) is unique in its focus on the leadership of nonprofits and their commitment to high standards through collaboration and best practices. It provides the nonprofit community of Silicon Valley and the Peninsula with in-depth leadership development and continuous improvement programs through an innovative learning community model. As stewards of our communities, nonprofit leaders work hard to excel in this ever-changing world, and CEN is there to provide them the resources and connections they need to succeed.

Innovative programs and services offer non-profit executives and their organizations the ability to take their leadership to the next level.  Some of the more notable examples include The Best Practices Exchanges, Nonprofit Executive Roundtables, the 'Governance as Leadership' event, the annual CEN Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award, and the flagship program CEN Leaders’ Institute. 

The Morgan Family Foundation supports CEN’s desire to build relationships and a sense of community among local nonprofit leaders by improving the organization’s web presence and members’ interactions through the web.  This year, CEN plans to deepen their impact by steady increases in membership coupled with very aggressive expectations and meaningful engagement of its members. An enhanced website, along with increased electronic communications capabilities, will be a critical step towards accomplishing this goal.

The Morgan Family Foundation is pleased to support an organization that plays the role of catalyst in our community of nonprofits, building collaboration between organizations and their leaders, sharing and supporting exemplary leadership models and practices to transform Silicon Valley into the leader of nonprofit excellence.  The result of CEN's work is improved leadership, better systems, and, most importantly, improved services for the clients and communities aided by local nonprofit organizations.