WINGS mission and vision

The WINGS Mission and Vision were officially updated in April 2007 following a strategic planning session by the WINGS Coordinating Committee; also added at this time were a new statement of Values and Principles.

Shown at work in the photo are Committee members (L to R): Natalya Kaminarskaya, Barry Smith, Fernando Rossetti, and Filiz Bikmen.

Our mission

WINGS is a worldwide network that seeks to strengthen philanthropy and a culture of giving through mutual learning and support, knowledge sharing and professional development among its participants. WINGS also strives to give voice and visibility to philanthropy at a global level.

Our vision

A strong, global philanthropic community that strives to build more equitable and just societies around the world.

Values and Principles

• Peer support and interdependency
• Global perspective
• Collaboration
• Inclusiveness and respect for diversity
• Transparency and accountability
• Integrity
• Innovation

More information

Find more information in the Strategic Plan 2003-2006 (PDF, 208 KB). Please note: WINGS is currently developing a new strategic plan for 2007 to 2010; this will be posted here later in spring 2007.

New projects

From time to time, WINGS will be presented with requests or opportunities for collaboration on projects and services by external agencies or from within the network. In looking at whether to become involved in a new initiative or project, WINGS will look at a series of questions to determine the appropriateness of new activity. See Guidelines on new projects (PDF, 103 KB).