Charter

The Charter is the living blueprint of our ecosystem.

It is our single source of truth, the shared agreement that outlines our collective vision, our core principles, and our shared commitment to one another.

Understanding the Living Charter

Unlike a static plan, our Charter is designed to be a living document that evolves as we learn and grow.

It is the compass we use to navigate our journey together, ensuring that as our ecosystem expands, it remains true to the soul and purpose that brought us all here. It is the constitution of our "unified we."

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OVERVIEW

The high-level, at-a-glance summary of the entire Charter.

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VISION

The guiding North Star, defining the desired future state Collective Canopy is working to create.

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MISSION

The core purpose, pillars of action, and the specific role Collective Canopy plays within its ecosystem.

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PRINCIPLES

The non-negotiable beliefs and values that guide the organization's culture, actions, and decisions.

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CHALLENGE

A deep, systemic diagnosis of "Coordination Failure", the core problem Collective Canopy exists to solve.

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STAKEHOLDERS

In-depth profiles of our Members and Partners.

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STRATEGY

The overarching approach for achieving the mission, including our strategic pillars and key outcomes.

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SCOPE

The defined boundaries of our work, clarifying what is in-scope and, just as importantly, out-of-scope.

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OPERATING MODEL

The high-level blueprint of how Collective Canopy functions, including its core processes and workflows.

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VALUE MODELS

A map of how value, financial, relational, and transformational, is created, exchanged, and sustained.

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PROGRAM

The portfolio of core programs and initiatives that deliver our value, centered on The Canopy Journey.

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PROJECTS

The registry of specific, time-bound initiatives that build and improve our programs.

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TEAM & PARTNERS

An overview of the core team, key roles, and the strategic partners that make the work possible.

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GOVERNANCE

The framework for how decisions are made, including processes, roles, and responsibilities.

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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

The essential legal frameworks that govern our work. This includes our policies on data privacy, intellectual property, and other compliance requirements.

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IMPACT

The tangible, positive change we aim to create in the world.

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METRICS

The definition of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track our progress against our goals.

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FINANCIALS

The financial plan that ensures our long-term sustainability, including the budget and economic assumptions.

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COMMUNICATION

The strategy for stakeholder communication, including our core messaging, tone of voice, and key channels.

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RISKS

A clear-eyed assessment of key risks and the proactive strategies in place to mitigate them.

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ECOSYSTEM

A map of the broader landscape in which Collective Canopy operates, including key partners and trends.

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EVOLUTION

The living log of the organization's strategic evolution and all significant updates to the Charter.

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SEED

The historical, locked record of Collective Canopy's original "seed idea" and founding context.

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THEORY OF CHANGE

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