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Mosaica: The Center for Nonprofit Development and Pluralism is an
organization whose name reflects the values that inspire its work.
Mosaica is the feminized form of mosaic in Spanish and is a commonly
used word for mosaic in Arabic and Hebrew. Just as a mosaic is made
of many components that together create a unified whole, Mosaica
brings together individuals with diverse voices and experience to
create an organization with a set of common values. The symbolism
is similar to that of the U.S. motto, e pluribus unum (“from
many, one”).
Mosaica was established out of a commitment to
social justice and a belief that within the United States and throughout
the world,
societies that strive for democracy, human rights,
peace, individual opportunity, and pluralism must be built and maintained
from the bottom up – community by community, group by group – with
the active involvement of nonprofit organizations and a strong independent
sector.
Mosaica's Board and staff believe in certain core values that
define the work we do externally and the ways we interact internally.
These
values represent the standards we set for ourselves individually
and as an organization. Our work must always be values-based.
These
are Mosaica's core values:
- Diversity and Pluralism. Mosaica's staff, Board, and clients
and the communities it serves are enriched by inclusion, cooperation,
and partnerships across the lines of race, ethnicity, class, nationality,
religion, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics that
often divide people and groups. Mosaica is effective because it
strives to ensure that its Board, staff, consultants, and clients
reflect and value varying backgrounds and experiences.
- Commitment
to Empowerment. Mosaica recognizes that the ability and leadership
potential of individuals are not necessarily related
to their level of education, access to resources, or other
social advantages. The organization’s special commitment
is to strengthen and support entities committed to serving and
empowering
those whose voices are least likely to be heard when public
policies are adopted and resources allocated. Mosaica provides
capacity-building
support and assistance to nonprofit organizations committed
to community empowerment.
- Ethics and Integrity. As a social change
organization, Mosaica
must hold itself to the highest possible standards of ethics
and integrity. The organization and the individuals who are
part of it will behave ethically in all aspects of their
work and
show integrity in consistently standing by those ethical
values.
- Teamwork and Collaboration. Mosaica works in teams involving
both senior and mid-level or junior staff, and encourages
collaborative networks within organizations and communities.
This approach,
which includes cross-sector collaboration, enriches and strengthens
Mosaica’s work and models an operating style that is
effective for other nonprofit organizations.
- Commitment to
Social Justice. Mosaica believes that all individuals have
the right to freedom, a safe environment, the basic
necessities of life, and the opportunity to fully develop
their potential.
The life opportunities of individuals and groups should
be determined by their capacities and efforts, not by social barriers
and conditions
beyond their control.
- Quality. Mosaica is committed to excellence
in all its work. Teamwork and diversity help ensure the effectiveness
of
its materials, training, consultation, and other services
and products. All
its activities are designed to meet the specific needs
of individual clients. Mosaica's reputation for consistent
high-quality work
continues to be its best marketing strategy.
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