The Standards for Excellence Institute congratulates the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation for renewing their accreditation under the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.
Being accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute demonstrates that the nonprofit has met the rigorous requirements that are included in the standards. Being an accredited nonprofit sets the organization apart as a top performer in the nonprofit field and lets all its stakeholders (funders, community members, board, staff, volunteers) know that they can have confidence in the quality of its programs, its accountability and openness, and its commitment to best practices.
Joshua M. Freeman Foundation’s mission is “Advancing arts access for all through performance, education and advocacy.” They serve more than 130,000 individuals in the Delmarva area through their two main programs, the Arts Access Initiative and Freeman Arts. Many of the live arts performances are held at Freeman Arts Pavilion, located in Selbyville, DE. When not held at the venue, live performances occur at schools and community centers around Delmarva.
Executive Director Patti Grimes says:
Achieving the Standards of Excellence accreditation has provided additional accountability and transparency for our organization as an IRS-designated non-profit entity. As the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation seeks and requires financial support from the public to fulfill its mission, it is incumbent on the organization to detail its strong business practices. Standards of Excellence accreditation reaffirms the organization’s strong commitment to developing and upholding policies and procedures.
Congratulations again to the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation for this noteworthy achievement. They have earned the right to proudly use the Seal of Excellence, the symbol for excellence and transparency in nonprofit management.
The Standards for Excellence Institute encourages all nonprofits to check out the Standards for Excellence code and to consider applying for accreditation or recognition. A good starting point is the free online self-assessment, which provides a detailed, actionable report, along with links to resources.
