» OUR MISSION
The Jackson State University Development Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which works collaboratively with the University to secure financial resources to support its student scholarships, the endowment, faculty/staff development, annual fund, and other institutional priorities. The JSU Development Foundation is operated exclusively for the benefit of Jackson State University and all gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
» OUR VISION
As leaders among their peers in higher education and philanthropy, Jackson State University and the Foundation are partners in marshaling resources to provide the University with the philanthropic assets necessary to achieve its aspirations.
» VALUE STATEMENT
The JSUDF adopts INDEPENDENT SECTOR’s statement of values as the highest expression of ethical principles guiding the nonprofit sector.
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Commitment beyond self
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Obedience to the laws
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Commitment beyond the law, “obedience to the unenforceable”
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Commitment to the public good
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Respect for the worth and dignity of individuals
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Tolerance, diversity, and social justice
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Accountability to the public
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Openness and honesty
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Responsible stewardship
