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    ABOUT US

    There are two essential aspects to the constellations that we see in the night sky: the astrology and the astronomy or, to put it plainly, the stories and the science. Both of these elements carry fundamental truths that are key to truly understanding the significance of the stars.

    The same is true for philanthropy.

    Pressing social issues like poverty are filled with complexity. On the one hand, there is the invaluable wisdom that can only come from on-the-ground lived experiences. On the other hand, there is a growing body of knowledge that exists in data from and research into countless poverty-fighting interventions conducted in communities across the country. Together, the qualitative and the quantitative, the stories and science, underscore what we know – and expose what we don’t – about improving the lives of those living in poverty. And, if thoughtfully used together, this information can point us toward better outcomes. The Constellation Fund is designed to do just that.

    For more about our founding story, read a letter from our CEO.

    MISSION

    The mission of the Constellation Fund is to fight poverty in the Twin Cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in our seven-county metropolitan area. We take an outcome-based approach to this critical effort, prioritizing evidence over anecdotes in order to find, fund, and empower poverty-fighting services creating transformational impact in our community.

     

    VALUES

    The Constellation Fund is driven by a core set of values, which inspire and inform every aspect of our work.

    Impact

    We make every decision with one question in mind: what will have the greatest impact for those living in poverty in the Twin Cities?
    We make informed, reasoned choices in the face of ambiguity or pressure.
    We seek to identify root causes and to move beyond treating symptoms.
    We challenge prevailing assumptions and pursue better approaches.

    Courage

    We follow the best available evidence, even when it’s uncomfortable.
    We are willing to respectfully rethink the status quo.
    We make tough decisions, take smart risks, and are open to possible failures.
    We question actions inconsistent with our values.

    Interdependence

    We go to great lengths to carefully select our partners, and we trust them.
    We treat everyone with kindness, respect, and compassion.
    We build strong partnerships and celebrate each unique contribution.
    We seek and embrace diverse perspectives to make better decisions.

    Transparency

    We seek candid feedback and work to deeply understand before reacting.
    We admit mistakes freely and openly.
    We share information and assets proactively.
    We provide polite, honest, and timely feedback to colleagues and partners.

    Rigor

    We engender confidence by demonstrating consistent results.
    We invite and accomplish remarkable amounts of meaningful work.
    We strive relentlessly to improve our organization and our community.
    We recognize that we all have biases and work to grow past them.

    CONTACT US

    The Constellation Fund
    323 N. Washington Ave.
    Suite 200
    Minneapolis, MN 55401 info@constellationfund.org

     

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    • Who We Are
      • Mission and Values
      • Our Team
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    • What We Do
    • Impact
      • Impact Overview
      • Metrics
      • Impact Reports
      • Apply for Funding
    • Beyond Dollars
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