StratML for Nonprofit, Public Service Organizations

Academic Pediatric Association

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-12T12:00:00-05:00

Academic Pediatric Association (APA)
Vision: The APA will be a leader among child health professional organizations in optimizing the health of all children, adolescents, and young adults through: • Education of a diverse group of child health professionals • Research and dissemination of new knowledge • Patient care, with measurable improvements in quality and health outcomes • Advocacy for an equitable children's health agenda
Mission: The APA is dedicated to improving the health of all children and adolescents through leadership in education of child health professionals, research and dissemination of knowledge, patient care, and advocacy, in partnership with children, families and communities.

Academy of Management

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-16T12:00:00-05:00

Academy of Management (AoM)
Mission: To enhance the profession of management by advancing the scholarship of management and enriching the professional development of its members

Accredited Standards Committee X12

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-02T12:00:00-05:00

Accredited Standards Committee X12 (ASC X12)
Vision: To be the recognized cross-industry forum to build and support electronic data exchange standards, related documents and products that are available for use worldwide.
Mission: ASC X12 brings together business and industry professionals in a cross-industry forum to develop and support electronic data exchange standards and related documents for the national and international marketplace to enhance business processes, reduce costs and expand organizational reach.

Action Without Borders

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-14T12:00:00-05:00

Action Without Borders (AWB)
Vision: We would like to live in a world where: All people can lead free and dignified lives. Every person who wants to help another has the ability to do so. No opportunities for action or collaboration are missed or wasted.
Mission: Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.

Alliance of Nonprofit Management

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-05T12:00:00-05:00

Alliance of Nonprofit Management (ANPM)
Mission: To increase the effectiveness of individuals and organizations that help nonprofits build their power and impact.

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-07T12:00:00-05:00

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Mission: To advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.

American Bar Association, Division of Public Education

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-25T12:00:00-05:00

Division for Public Education, American Bar Association (ABA/DPE)
Mission: To promote public understanding of law and its role in society

American Education Finance Association

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-05T12:00:00-05:00

American Education Finance Association (AEFA)
Mission: The mission of the American Education Finance Association (AEFA) is to promote understanding of means by which resources are generated, distributed and used to enhance human learning.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-12T12:00:00-05:00

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Vision: CPAs are the trusted professionals who enable people and organizations to shape their future. Combining insight with integrity, CPAs deliver value by: Communicating the total picture with clarity and objectivity, Translating complex information into critical knowledge, Anticipating and creating opportunities, and Designing pathways that transform vision into reality.
Mission: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.

American National Standards Institute

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-12T12:00:00-05:00

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Mission: To enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.

American Society of Access Professionals

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-06T12:00:00-05:00

American Society of Access Professionals (ASAP)

American Society for Information Science and Technology

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-30T12:00:00-05:00

American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
Vision: Establish a new information professionalism in a world where information is of central importance to personal, social, political, and economic progress by: Advancing knowledge about information, its creation, properties, and use; Providing analysis of ideas, practices, and technologies; Valuing theory, research, applications, and service; Nurturing new perspectives, interests, and ideas; Increasing public awareness of the information sciences and technologies and their benefits to society.
Mission: The mission of the American Society for Information Science and Technology is to advance the information sciences and related applications of information technology by providing focus, opportunity, and support to information professionals and organizations.

American Society for Training & Development

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-16T12:00:00-05:00

American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
Vision: To be a world-wide leader in workplace learning and performance.
Mission: Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better.

Anti-Slavery International

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-11T12:00:00-05:00

Anti-slavery International (ASI)
Mission: Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839, is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and the only charity in the United Kingdom to work exclusively against slavery and related abuses. We work at local, national and international levels to eliminate the system of slavery around the world.

Arca Foundation

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-07T12:00:00-05:00

Arca Foundation (Arca)
Mission: The Arca Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of social equity and justice, particularly given the growing disparities in our world. Moreover, it has been said before but bears repeating that a vibrant democracy requires speaking Truth to Power. In pursuit of these principles, the Foundation has adopted experimental, strategic and innovative approaches that give voice to the unheard and raise unasked questions. While the Foundation’s specific program focus may change from time to time, we achieve our fundamental purpose by supporting efforts that can affect public policy. Furthermore, we trust that with adequate information, an organized and informed citizenry will make the right choices.

ARMA International

Owen Ambur — 2008-04-07T12:00:00-05:00

ARMA International (ARMA)
Vision: ARMA is recognized as the leading worldwide authority and advocate on RIM, and a vital resource for RIM professionals.ARMA is successful when:Organizations build their information management systems embracing RIM best practices; Organizations place RIM professionals in strategic, influential, and decision-making roles; RIM influences organizations’ decisions; Organizations’ naturally consider RIM practice a part of their jobs; The association influences and advocates information management, legislative, regulatory, and developing standards globally
Mission: The mission of ARMA International is to provide education, research, and networking opportunities to information professionals to enable them to use their skills and experience to leverage the value of records, information, and knowledge as corporate assets and as contributors to organizational success.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-12T12:00:00-05:00

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
Vision: To be the premier information technology, communications, and electronics association for professionals in international government, industry and academia worldwide.
Mission: AFCEA is an international organization that serves its members by providing a forum for the ethical exchange of information. AFCEA is dedicated to increasing knowledge through the exploration of issues relevant to its members in information technology, communications, and electronics for the defense, homeland security and intelligence communities.

Association of College and Research Libraries

Owen Ambur — 2007-08-29T12:00:00-05:00

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Vision: Big Audacious Goal: ACRL is responsible and universally recognized for positioning academic and research librarians and libraries as indispensable in advancing learning and scholarship. Vivid Description of the desired future: ACRL Members -- ACRL members are recognized as flexible, dynamic, and progressive leaders in their institutions and in scholarly communities. Academic and research librarians regard membership in ACRL as essential to professional development and success. ACRL members are recognized as essential partners in learning and scholarship with faculty and other colleagues. Academic and research library personnel use ACRL as "first source" for professional development and networking. Academic and research librarians reflect the diversity of their communities. The Association -- ACRL is a leader in transforming the scholarly communication system. ACRL is recognized as a leader in building collaborative relationships. ACRL is recognized as a key player in higher education. Other higher education organizations recognize the value of partnering with ACRL to achieve common goals. ACRL's programming engages all personnel in academic and research libraries. ACRL is recognized as the leader in setting standards for academic and research libraries. ACRL is recognized as the organization that champions issues in support of academic librarianship. Its members perceive ACRL as a flexible, dynamic, and progressive organization. ACRL is recognized as the authority on trends and issues affecting academic and research libraries. ACRL is a global leader in creating, expanding, and transferring academic librarianship's body of knowledge. ALA is a strong advocate of ACRL's priorities, programs, and services. Academic and Research Library Users -- Students, faculty, independent scholars, and administrators are information literate. Students, faculty, independent scholars, and administrators turn to academic and research libraries and librarians as their primary source for information and research needs. Students, faculty, independent scholars, and administrators highly value libraries, the expertise of library personnel, and life-long learning. 100% of faculty, students, and academic administrators use the library. Higher Education -- Administrators, faculty and other members of the academic community recognize ACRL and its members as authorities on knowledge management, creation, collection, preservation, access, and the exchange of information. Administrators, faculty and other members of the academic community seek the expertise of librarians on a wide range of issues. Administrators, faculty and other members of the academic community recognize that librarians are essential members of the institution's decision-making team. Budgets of academic and research libraries are increased to advance changing learning, teaching, and research needs of their users.
Mission: To lead academic and research librarians and libraries in advancing learning and scholarship.

Association for Community Networking

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

Association For Community Networking (AFCN)
Mission: The Association For Community Networking provides resources, shared learning, and experienced guidance to help communities and organizations use information and communications technologies effectively.

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-24T12:00:00-05:00

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Vision: ACES will be recognized as a vanguard of change within the counseling profession.
Mission: As a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA) the mission of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) is to enhance the practice of professional counseling through the promotion of effective counselor education and supervision. ACES advances the generation and dissemination of knowledge that is responsive and respectful of our increasingly diverse world.

Association of Government Accountants

Owen Ambur — 2008-01-17T12:00:00-05:00

Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
Vision: AGA is the premier association in advancing government accountability.
Mission: AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability.

Association of Research Libraries

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Association of Research Libraries (ARL)
Mission: To influence the changing environment of scholarly communication and the public policies that affect research libraries and the diverse communities they serve

Association of Research Managers and Administrators

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-18T12:00:00-05:00

Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA)
Mission: To facilitate excellence in research by identifying and establishing best practice in research management and administration.

Association for Strategic Planning

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-08T12:00:00-05:00

Association for Strategic Planning (ASP)
Vision: The Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) is recognized as the pre-eminent professional association for those engaged in strategic thinking, planning, and action. Leaders concerned with steering an organization through strategic thinking, planning and action know of and turn to ASP for access to knowledge, leading thinking, and for community.
Mission: Founded in 1999, ASP is the only not-for-profit professional association dedicated to advancing thought and practice in strategy development and deployment for business, non-profit and government organizations. ASP provides opportunities to explore cutting-edge strategic planning principles and practices that enhance organizational success and advance members' and organizations' knowledge, capability, capacity for innovation, and professionalism.

ASTM International

Owen Ambur — 2008-01-30T12:00:00-05:00

ASTM International (ASTM)
Mission: To be the foremost developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services having globally recognized quality and applicability that promote public health and safety, the environment, and the overall quality of life; contribute to the reliability of materials, products, systems and services; and facilitate international, regional, and national commerce.

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-16T12:00:00-05:00

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)
Mission: ANZAM is a multi-disciplinary academy with the aim of advancing scholarship and practice in management education and research.

Boy Scouts of America

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-27T12:00:00-05:00

Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
Vision: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

British Academy of Management

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-20T12:00:00-05:00

British Academy of Management (BAM)
Vision: To be leading the development of capacity for management academe and an advocate of management academics, and to shape the debate about management issues within society.
Mission: To develop the community of management academics for the benefit of members, practising managers, management education and society. This will be achieved by fostering the networks which connect members to each other and to external stakeholders and by encouraging research and scholarship of high academic quality and of value to practice.

Brookings Institution

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-14T12:00:00-05:00

Brookings Institution (BI)
Mission: To conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals

Canadian Institute of Planners

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-12T12:00:00-05:00

Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
Mission: The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is a collaborative national federation that advances professional planning excellence through the delivery of membership and public services in Canada and abroad.

CENDI

Owen Ambur — 2007-08-15T12:00:00-05:00

CENDI (CENDI)
Vision: To provide its member federal STI agencies a cooperative enterprise where capabilities are shared and challenges are faced together so that the sum of accomplishments is greater than each individual agency can achieve on its own
Mission: To help improve the productivity of federal science- and technology-based programs through effective scientific, technical, and related information-support systems. In fulfilling its mission, CENDI agencies play an important role in addressing science- and technology-based national priorities and strengthening U.S. competitiveness

Center for Democracy and Technology

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-25T12:00:00-05:00

Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)
Mission: To conceptualize, develop, and implement public policies to preserve and enhance free expression, privacy, open access, and other democratic values in the new and increasingly integrated communications medium

Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-20T12:00:00-05:00

Center for Integration of Medicine & Innovative Technology (CIMIT)
Mission: To improve patient care by bringing scientists, engineers, and clinicians together to catalyze development of innovative technology, emphasizing minimally invasive diagnosis and therapy

The Center for Public Integrity

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

The Center for Public Integrity (TCPI)
Mission: To produce original investigative journalism about significant public issues to make institutional power more transparent and accountable.

Center for Responsive Politics

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

Center for Responsive Politics (CRP)
Mission: The Center for Responsive Politics is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.

Center for Science in the Public Interest

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-11T12:00:00-05:00

Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
Mission: To conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being.

Central and Eastern European Citizens Network

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-05T12:00:00-05:00

Central and Eastern European Citizens Network (CEECN)
Mission: To promote citizens participation in Central and Eastern Europe and provide opportunities for grassroots initiatives to learn and exchange experiences and ideas.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Mission: To promote ethics and accountability in government and public life by targeting government officials -- regardless of party affiliation -- who sacrifice the common good to special interests

Club of Rome

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-10T12:00:00-05:00

Club of Rome (CR)
Mission: To act as an independent, global, non official catalyst of change

Committee on Data for Science and Technology

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA)
Mission: CODATA works to improve the quality, reliability, management and accessibility of data of importance to all fields of science and technology. CODATA is a resource that provides scientists and engineers with access to international data activities for increased awareness, direct cooperation and new knowledge.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-25T12:00:00-05:00

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
Mission: To achieve sustainable food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through scientific research and research-related activities in the fields of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, policy, and environment.

Convention on Biological Diversity

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-25T12:00:00-05:00

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Mission: Parties commit themselves to a more effective and coherent implementation of the three objectives of the Convention, to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss at the global, regional and national level as a contribution to poverty alleviation and to the benefit of all life on earth.

Council on Foreign Relations

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-11T12:00:00-05:00

Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Mission: The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries.

Council on Foundations

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-20T12:00:00-05:00

Council on Foundations (COF)
Vision: A vibrant, growing and responsible philanthropic sector that advances the common good.
Mission: The Council on Foundations provides the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good.

Council on Library and Information Resources

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-02T12:00:00-05:00

Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)
Mission: To expand access to information, however recorded and preserved, as a public good

Council of Michigan Foundations

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-21T12:00:00-05:00

Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF)
Vision: To be the premier philanthropic membership association serving grantmakers in Michigan.
Mission: To strengthen, promote and increase philanthropy in Michigan.

Council of State Archivists

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-12T12:00:00-05:00

Council of State Archivists (CoSA)
Mission: The Council of State Archivists works to ensure that our nation’s historical records are valued, preserved, and widely used. The Council, through its representatives from each of the states, territories, and the District of Columbia, will: Articulate the significance of historical records and advocate on their behalf; Promote sound archival practices in identifying, preserving, and accessing historical records; Provide leadership to public and private historical records programs; Develop practical products that address archival priorities identified by the states and territories; and Collaborate with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and with other organizations that share this mission.

Creative Learning Exchange

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-15T12:00:00-05:00

Creative Learning Exchange (CLE)
Mission: To develop Systems Citizens in K-12 education who use systems thinking and system dynamics to meet the interconnected challenges that face them at personal, community, and global levels.

DAMA International

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-10T12:00:00-05:00

DAMA International (DAMA)
Mission: To promote the understanding, development and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset

Development Gateway Foundation

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-27T12:00:00-05:00

Development Gateway Foundation (DGF)
Vision: A world in which the digital revolution serves people everywhere – creating greater opportunity through increased access to critical information; greater reliance on local capabilities; and more effective, better coordinated international aid
Mission: To reduce poverty and enable change in developing nations through information technology

Essential Information

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Essential Information (EI)
Mission: To encourage citizens to become active and engaged in their communities

Ethics Resource Center

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-23T12:00:00-05:00

Ethics Resource Center (ERC)
Vision: A world where individuals and organizations act with integrity
Mission: To strengthen ethical leadership worldwide by providing leading-edge expertise and services through research, education and partnerships

European Coaching Institute

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-06T12:00:00-05:00

European Coaching Institute (ECI)
Mission: To be a force for good in coaching

European Current Research Information Systems

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-25T12:00:00-05:00

European Current Research Information Systems (euroCRIS)
Vision: To be the internationally recognized point of reference for all matters relating to CRIS: Current Research Information Systems in Europe
Mission: euroCRIS is a not-for-profit association and aims to be the internationally recognized point of reference for all matters relating to CRIS: Current Research Information Systems.

Family Services, Inc. - Montgomery County, MD

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-12T12:00:00-05:00

Family Services, Inc. (FSI)
Vision: Family Services, Inc., will be at the forefront in the development and delivery of services that meet the needs of a cultural diverse and evolving community.
Mission: Family Services' mission is to foster strong and healthy individuals and families through innovative education, behavioral health, child development, and social services that address the needs in the home, school, and the community.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Owen Ambur — 2007-12-07T12:00:00-05:00

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GI)
Vision: We at Goodwill Industries will be satisfied only when every person in the global community has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential as an individual and to participate and contribute fully in all aspects of a productive life.
Mission: Goodwill Industries will enhance the quality and dignity of life for individuals, families, and communities on a global basis, through the power of work, by eliminating barriers to opportunity for people with special needs, and by facilitating empowerment, self-help, and service through dedicated, autonomous local organizations.

Government Accountability Project

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Government Accountability Project (GAP)
Mission: To protect the public interest by promoting government and corporate accountability through advancing occupational free speech and ethical conduct, defending whistleblowers, and empowering citizen activists

Government Information Technology Executive Council

Owen Ambur — 2008-02-02T12:00:00-05:00

Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC)
Mission: To support Government Information Technology Executives in the delivery of high quality and cost-effective services to their customers.

Hudson Institute

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-09T12:00:00-05:00

Hudson Institute (HI)
Mission: Hudson Institute is a non-partisan policy research organization dedicated to innovative research and analysis that promotes global security, prosperity, and freedom.

IJIS Institute

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-22T12:00:00-05:00

IJIS Institute (IJIS)
Vision: The IJIS Institute is an enduring and trusted network of industry leaders. We help government maximize technology investments supporting these Missions: Detect, deter, and prevent crime and terrorism; Protect the innocent and provide comfort to victims; Improve the quality of justice and public safety; Reduce the impacts of crime, terrorism, and natural disasters; Maintain safety and order in our communities. We seek a better business environment where: firms can do well while serving the public interest; interactions between government and industry are founded upon value and respect; and our communities receive the benefits.
Mission: Serving as the voice of industry, we unite the private and public sectors to improve mission-critical information sharing for those who protect and serve our communities.

Industry Advisory Council

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-15T12:00:00-05:00

Industry Advisory Council, American Council for Technology (ACT/IAC)
Vision: ACT/IAC will be recognized as the first choice for objective advice and education on achieving government mission goals through the innovative application of technology and effective business practices by 2010.
Mission: The mission of the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) is to bring industry and government executives together to exchange information, support professional development, improve communications and understanding, solve issues and build partnership and trust, thereby enhancing government's ability to serve the nation's citizenry.

Information Renaissance

Owen Ambur — 2007-12-12T12:00:00-05:00

Information Renaissance (InfoRen)
Mission: To promote the use of the Internet to support the public interest

IEEE, formerly known as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-23T12:00:00-05:00

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Vision: IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.
Mission: To foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, United Kingdom

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-17T12:00:00-05:00

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
Mission: To bring together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry to share knowledge, advance science and technology, and inform and educate the public with the purpose of improving the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and the management of patients.

Insurance Accounting and Systems Association

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-23T12:00:00-05:00

Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA)
Mission: To initiate and facilitate the exchange of educational information and ideas among insurance related professionals to enhance the effectiveness of these individuals, their employers and the financial services industry as a whole

International Alliance for Interoperability

Owen Ambur — 2008-01-02T12:00:00-05:00

International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI)
Vision: Improving communication, productivity, delivery time, cost, and quality throughout the whole building life cycle.
Mission: Providing a universal basis for process improvement and information sharing in the construction and facilities management industries.

International Association of Business Communicators

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-13T12:00:00-05:00

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Vision: We are recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
Mission: IABC links communicators in a global network that inspires, establishes and supports the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication.

International Association of Facilitators

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-01T12:00:00-05:00

International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Vision: IAF's vision is to... Be a leading influence in the art and mastery of facilitation Be a worldwide connection between diverse members and partners Provide ongoing global exchange of facilitation expertise Be the premier provider of resources in support of the professional facilitator Be a strong, evolving organization focused on inclusive and participatory practices Provide relevant information grounded in applied research to meet customer needs and respond to social trends
Mission: The mission of the IAF is to promote, support and advance the art and practice of professional facilitation through methods exchange, professional growth, practical research, collegial networking and support services.

International Association for Information and Data Quality

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-28T12:00:00-05:00

International Association for Information and Data Quality (IAIDQ)
Vision: By cultivating information excellence throughout the data and information lifecycle, the IAIDQ will help transform organizations and society, improving the quality of life everywhere.
Mission: The IAIDQ is advancing the quality of information and data around the world by building a community, supporting learning and sharing knowledge for the benefit of all information consumers.

International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-21T12:00:00-05:00

International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST)
Mission: IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences.

International Consortium on Governmental Financial Management

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-02T12:00:00-05:00

International Consortium on Governmental Financial Management (ICGFM)
Vision: Working globally with governments, organizations and individuals, the International Consortium on Governmental Financial Management is dedicated to improving financial management so that governments may better serve their citizens
Mission: Our mission includes three key elements. First, it highlights that, within the international community, the Consortium is unique - it serves as an "umbrella" bringing together diverse governmental entities, organizations (including universities, firms, and other professional associations), and individuals. At the same time, it welcomes a broad array of financial management practitioners (accountants, auditors, comptrollers, information technology specialists, treasurers, and others) working in all levels of government (local/municipal, state/provincial, and national). Additionally the mission statement emphasizes the organization's focus on activities to promote professional development and the exchange of information.

International Council on Archives

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-09T12:00:00-05:00

International Council on Archives (ICA)
Vision: Archives constitute the memory of nations and of societies, shape their identity, and are a cornerstone of the information society. By providing evidence of human actions and transactions, archives support administration and underlie the rights of individuals, organisations and states. By guaranteeing citizens’ rights of access to official information and to knowledge of their history, archives are fundamental to democracy, accountability and good governance.
Mission: To promote the preservation and use of archives around the world

International Council of Museums

Owen Ambur — 2008-03-04T12:00:00-05:00

International Council of Museums (ICOM)
Vision: For a world where the importance of the natural and cultural heritage is universally valued
Mission: ICOM is the international organisation of museums and museum professionals which is committed to the conservation, continuation and communication to society of the world's natural and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible.

International Council for Science

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

International Council for Science (ICSU)
Vision: The long-term ICSU vision is for a world where science is used for the benefit of all, excellence in science is valued and scientific knowledge is effectively linked to policy-making. In such a world, universal and equitable access to high quality scientific data and information is a reality and all countries have the scientific capacity to use these and to contribute to generating the new knowledge that is necessary to establish their own development pathways in a sustainable manner. ICSU has a major role to play in leading the global science community, implementing new scientific initiatives and engaging with policy-makers and other sectors of society to help realize this vision.
Mission: To strengthen international science for the benefit of society.

International Council for Scientific and Technical Information

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-02T12:00:00-05:00

International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI)
Vision: ICSTI will address the drivers for change and initiate programmes and projects of direct relevance to current and future scholarly communication concerns. ICSTI will actively promote and provide a forum for the exchange of experience, expertise and understanding, and create the opportunity for organizational networking and collaboration across the scientific and technical information (STI) communities.
Mission: The International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) fosters cooperation among all stakeholders engaged in the scientific communication process with the aim of improving the effectiveness of scientific research. It fully exploits its unique position at the intersection of scientific and technical knowledge creation, organisation, dissemination and use, to identify and act upon key challenges, without politicized or commercially driven agenda. ICSTI is a broad-based, international, not-for-profit membership organization.

International Council on Systems Engineering

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-07T12:00:00-05:00

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
Vision: The world's authoritative systems engineering professional society.
Mission: Advance the state of the art and practice of systems engineering in industry, academia, and government by promoting interdisciplinary, scaleable approaches to produce technologically appropriate solutions that meet societal needs.

International Digital Enterprise Alliance, Inc.

Owen Ambur — 2007-08-28T12:00:00-05:00

International Digital Enterprise Alliance, Inc. (IDEAlliance)
Mission: To improve generally the industries we serve

International Electrotechnical Commission

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-13T12:00:00-05:00

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Vision: IEC Standards and conformity assessment programmes – the key to international trade.
Mission: IEC's mission is to be globally recognized as the leading provider of standards, conformity assessment schemes and related services needed to facilitate international trade and enhance user value in the fields of electricity, electronics and associated technologies.

International Electrotechnical Commission

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-13T12:00:00-05:00

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Mission: To be globally recognized as the leading provider of standards, conformity assessment schemes and related services needed to facilitate international trade and enhance user value in the fields of electricity, electronics and associated technologies.

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-02T12:00:00-05:00

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Mission: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession.

International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-16T12:00:00-05:00

International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM)
Vision: To become a UN (United Nations) for all worldwide academies of management
Mission: Develop management research and teaching as a unified science for advancement in all nations of the world

International Finance Corporation

Rohit Bangera — 2007-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

International Finanace Corporation (IFC)
Vision: Our vision is that poor people have the opportunity to escape poverty and to improve their lives.
Mission: IFC, as the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, shares its mission: To fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results. To help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity, and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-27T12:00:00-05:00

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Mission: To conduct inter-disciplinary scientific studies on environmental, economic, technological and social issues in the context of human dimensions of global change

International Network of Research Management Societies

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-18T12:00:00-05:00

International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS)
Mission: To bring together research management societies and associations from across the globe… to enable interactions, sharing of good practice, and joint activities between the member societies, to the benefit of their individual memberships.

International Organization for Standardization

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-13T12:00:00-05:00

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Vision: ISO’s International Standards and deliverables support : facilitation of global trade; improvement of quality, safety, security environmental and consumer protection, as well as the rational use of natural resources; global dissemination of technologies and good practices, all of which contribute to economic and social progress. Through the network and collaboration of its national member bodies, international liaisons, regional cooperation and partner organizations, ISO constitutes a leading platform for the production of globally and market relevant International Standards. ISO’s consensus-building mechanisms, multi-sector coverage and ability to efficiently disseminate and promote its range of deliverables are recognized and relied upon by industry, public authorities, consumers and other stakeholders, thus helping to materialize the aim of “ one standard, one test and one conformity assessment procedure accepted everywhere ”.In this way, ISO contributes to a more efficient and sustainable world economy.

International Society for the System Sciences

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-06T12:00:00-05:00

International Society for the System Sciences (ISSS)
Mission: To encourage the development of theoretical systems which are applicable to more than one of the traditional departments of knowledge, including the practical application of systems methodologies to problem solving

Intertribal Council on Utility Policy

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-05T12:00:00-05:00

Intertribal Council on Utility Policy (ICOUP)
Mission: To provide a forum for utility issues discussion from regulatory and economic perspectives

iSolon.org

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-09T12:00:00-05:00

iSolon.org (IS)
Mission: The purpose of iSolon.org is to bring paradigm-changing ideas on the policy implications of new information technologies to the fore of public discussion.

Liberty Coalition

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-09T12:00:00-05:00

Liberty Coalition (LC)
Mission: The Liberty Coalition works to help organize, support, and coordinate transpartisan public policy activities related to civil liberties and basic human rights. We work in conjunction with groups of partner organizations that are interested in preserving the Bill of Rights, personal autonomy and individual privacy. The Liberty Coalition is concerned about the threat to Americans' fundamental and inalienable rights. The Coalition is dedicated to upholding and protecting our basic rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In order to accomplish our task, we seek to protect those freedoms as articulated in the Bill of Rights.

Management Lab

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-28T12:00:00-05:00

Management Lab (MLab)
Mission: Work with leading-edge firms to help them create tomorrow’s new practices today

National Academy of Engineering

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-07T12:00:00-05:00

National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Mission: To promote the technological welfare of the nation by marshaling the knowledge and insights of eminent members of the engineering profession

National Academy of Public Administration

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-17T12:00:00-05:00

National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)
Vision: MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK, AND WORK FOR ALL
Mission: - Evaluate the structure, administration, operation and program performance of governments; anticipate, identify and analyze significant problems; and suggest timely corrective action. - Foresee and examine critical issues in governance; and formulate practical approaches to their resolution. - Assess the effectiveness, structure, administration and implications for governance of present or proposed public programs, policies and processes; and recommend specific changes. - Advise on the relationship of federal, state, regional and local governments; increase public officials’, citizens’ and scholars’ understanding of requirements and opportunities for sound governance and how these can be effectively met. - Demonstrate by the conduct of its affairs a commitment to the highest professional standards of ethics and scholarship. - Investigate, experiment and report upon any subject of government whenever called upon by Congress or the federal government.

National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators

Owen Ambur — 2007-10-12T12:00:00-05:00

National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA)
Vision: To be acknowledged as the primary organization and leading authority on government archives and records issues
Mission: The National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA) is a professional organization dedicated to the effective use and management of government information and publicly recognizing their efforts and accomplishments; Our Core Purpose. . . is to promote the availability of our documentary legacy by improving the quality of records and information management at all levels of government

National Association of Government Communicators

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-13T12:00:00-05:00

National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
Mission: Advancement of communications as an essential professional resource at every level of national, state and local government

National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-29T12:00:00-05:00

National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
Vision: The public recognizes that NAPFA advocates the highest standards for personal financial planning and that NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisors are the most trusted advisors of choice.
Mission: To promote the public interest by advancing the financial planning profession and supporting our members consistent with our core values.

National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-31T12:00:00-05:00

National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT)
Vision: Government through which the public is fully served by financial management practices that are effective and efficient
Mission: To assist state leaders to enhance and promote effective and efficient management of governmental resources

National Association of State Chief Information Officers

Owen Ambur — 2008-04-24T12:00:00-05:00

National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)
Vision: Government in which the public trust is fully served through the efficient and effective use of technology.
Mission: To foster government excellence through quality business practices, information management, and technology policy.

National Character Education Foundation

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-05T12:00:00-05:00

National Character Education Foundation (NCEF)
Mission: The mission of the National Character Education Foundation (The NCEF) is to promote the benefits of good character to students, parents, and the community.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-14T12:00:00-05:00

National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA)
Vision: To create a better place for people to live; one that is socially just and equal, and serve as a vehicle for improving lives and communities.
Mission: NCNA advances the vital role and capacity of the nonprofit sector in civil society and supports and gives voice to state and regional associations of nonprofit organizations.

National Council for Science and the Environment

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-04T12:00:00-05:00

National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
Vision: A society where environmental decisions are based on an accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meaning, and its limitations. In such a society, all citizens and environmental decisionmakers: Receive accurate, understandable, and integrated science-based information, including uncertainties and limitations; Understand the risks, uncertainties, and potential consequences of societal and individual action or inaction; and Provide the necessary support for activities that generate and communicate scientific understanding.
Mission: To Improve the Scientific Basis for Environmental Decisionmaking

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-09T12:00:00-05:00

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
Mission: To strengthen and expand democracy worldwide

National Freedom of Information Coalition

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC)
Mission: The National Freedom of Information Coalition protects the public's right to oversee its government.

National Information Standards Organization

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-12T12:00:00-05:00

National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
Mission: Foster the development and maintenance of standards that facilitate the creation, persistent management, and effective interchange of information so that it can be trusted for use in research and learning.

National Society of Professional Engineers

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-07T12:00:00-05:00

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Vision: NSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers.
Mission: NSPE, in partnership with the State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.

National Wildlife Federation

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-08T12:00:00-05:00

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
Mission: To inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future

National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-22T12:00:00-05:00

National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET)
Vision: To be the leading national and international institute of excellence for technology-infused programs in education.
Mission: To provide state and national leadership to create innovative IT and IT-related educational programs through research, professional development, business partnerships and curriculum development to meet the needs of the 21st century workforce.

OMB Watch

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-23T12:00:00-05:00

OMB Watch (NotInStratMLFile)
Vision: OMB Watch envisions a more just and democratic society, one in which an open, responsive government protects people’s health, safety, and well-being, safeguards the environment, honors the public’s right to information, values an engaged and effective citizenry, and adequately invests in the common good.
Mission: OMB Watch exists to increase government transparency and accountability; to ensure sound, equitable regulatory and budgetary processes and policies; and to protect and promote active citizen participation in our democracy.

Online Computer Library Center

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-02T12:00:00-05:00

Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
Vision: The world's libraries. Connected.
Mission: Connecting people to knowledge through library cooperation.

Open Compliance and Ethics Group

Owen Ambur — 2008-08-22T12:00:00-05:00

Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG)
Mission: To help organizations align their governance, compliance and risk management activities to drive business performance and promote integrity.

Open Data Foundation

Owen Ambur — 2007-12-09T12:00:00-05:00

Open Data Foundation (ODaF)
Vision: Ideally, it should be possible for a user to easily perform tasks such as: Discover the existence of data. Access the data for research and analysis. Find detailed information describing the data and its production processes. Access the data sources and collection instruments from which and with which the data was collected, compiled, and aggregated. Effectively communicate with the agencies involved in the production, storage, distribution of the data. Share knowledge with other users
Mission: The Open Data Foundation exists to help realize this vision, working in cooperation with standards initiatives and other interested parties.

OpenTheGovernment.org

Owen Ambur — 2007-08-07T12:00:00-05:00

OpenTheGovernment.org (OTG)
Mission: The mission of OpenTheGovernment.org is to make government more open to achieve accountability, security, and safety.

Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-16T12:00:00-05:00

Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS)
Mission: To drive the development, convergence, and adoption of e-business standards

Pan European eParticipation Network

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-11T12:00:00-05:00

Pan European eParticipation Network (PEP-NET)
Mission: PEP-NET will be a European network of all stakeholders active in the field of eParticipation.

Peace Operations Policy Program

Owen Ambur — 2008-04-02T12:00:00-05:00

Peace Operations Policy Program (POPP)
Vision: A university-based institution recognized as a leader in the study of peace operations that provides consistently high-quality professional education; conducts rigorous, relevant, original research; and engages in field activities that produce results and demonstrate effective practices.
Mission: Advance the body of knowledge and understanding about peace operations by simultaneously achieving high standards

Public Citizen

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Public Citizen (PC)
Mission: To represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts. We fight for openness and democratic accountability in government, for the right of consumers to seek redress in the courts; for clean, safe and sustainable energy sources; for social and economic justice in trade policies; for strong health, safety and environmental protections; and for safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs and health care.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
Mission: To serve resource professionals who daily cast profiles in courage in cubicles across the country

Public Health Data Standards Consortium

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-11T12:00:00-05:00

Public Health Data Standards Consortium ( PHDSC)
Mission: To bring a common voice from the public health community to the national efforts of standardization of health and healthcare information

Public Relations Society of America

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-01T12:00:00-05:00

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Vision: The Public Relations Society of America serves a diverse community of professionals, empowering them to excel in effective, ethical and respectful communications on behalf of the organizations they represent and the constituencies they serve.
Mission: The Public Relations Society of America, the world’s leading advocate for communications professionals, advances the careers of its members by providing: Lifelong learning. Vibrant, diverse, and welcoming professional communities. Recognition of capabilities and accomplishments. Thought leadership, ethics and professional excellence.

ReclaimDemocracy.org

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

ReclaimDemocracy.org (RDO)
Vision: To create a society in which an informed and active citizenry is sovereign and makes policy decisions based on the will of the majority
Mission: To build democracy through activism, education and collaboration

Society of American Archivists

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Society of American Archivists (SAA)

Society for Organizational Learning

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-12T12:00:00-05:00

Society for Organizational Learning (SOL)
Mission: To discover, integrate and implement theories and practices for the interdependent development of people and their institutions

Society for Military Psychology

Owen Ambur — 2008-04-03T12:00:00-05:00

Society for Military Psychology (SMP)
Vision: The vision of the Society for Military Psychology is to serve as the premier organization for the advancement of the psychological study of military organizations.
Mission: • To advance the science and practice of psychology within the military organizations. • To foster professional development of psychologists and other professionals interested in the psychological study of the military through education, research and training. • To support efforts to disseminate and apply scientific knowledge and state of the art advances in areas relevant to military psychology.

Storage Networking Industry Association

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-25T12:00:00-05:00

Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA)
Mission: Lead the storage industry worldwide in developing and promoting standards, technologies, and educational services to empower organizations in the management of information

Strategic Planning Society

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-08T12:00:00-05:00

Strategic Planning Society (SPS)
Vision: To be recognised as an expert voice on strategy and strategic thinking. To promote the case for strategy as a professional discipline. Maintain the financial stability of the Society so as to enable it to be innovative and responsive to members.
Mission: The Strategic Planning Society (SPS) fosters and promotes research and best practice in strategic thought and action. We undertake to create a link between the academic and practitioner worlds of strategy by keeping strategists up-to-date with developments in strategy-related research and practice.

Sustainability Institute

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

Sustainability Institute (SI)
Mission: Shift mindsets – values, attitudes, and beliefs – when they are out of step with the realities of a finite planet and a globally powerful human race. Restructure systems when the rewards and incentives of the system are inconsistent with long term social, environmental, and economic goals. Build the capability to manage and learn in complex environmental, social, and economic systems.

System Dynamics Society

Owen Ambur — 2007-07-09T12:00:00-05:00

System Dynamics Society (NotInStratMLFile)
Mission: The System Dynamics Society, Inc. is a professional society promoting system dynamics through conventions, publications, journals and other activities.

United Kingdom Chapter

Owen Ambur — 2007-11-23T12:00:00-05:00

System Dynamics Society, United Kingdom Chapter (SDS-UK)
Mission: Encouraging the development and use of systems thinking and system dynamics

Taxpayers for Common Sense

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-07T12:00:00-05:00

Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS)
Mission: To ensure that our government spends taxpayer money efficiently and responsibly and operates within its means.

Town and Country Planning Association, United Kingdom

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-13T12:00:00-05:00

Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA)
Mission: To campaign for the reform of the United Kingdom's (UK) planning system to make it more responsive to people’s needs and aspirations and to promote sustainable development

Volunteers in Medicine Institute

Owen Ambur — 2008-04-13T12:00:00-05:00

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM)
Mission: To promote and guide the development of a national network of free clinics emphasizing the use of retired medical and lay volunteers to care for the "working uninsured" within a culture of caring so that everyone in a community has access to health care.

W3C eGovernment Interest Group

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-09T12:00:00-05:00

W3C eGovernment Interest Group (WEIG)
Mission: To explore how to improve access to government through better use of the Web and achieve better government transparency using open Web standards at any government level (local, state, national and multi-national).

Water Environment Federation

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-26T12:00:00-05:00

Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Vision: To preserve and enhance the global water environment
Mission: To provide information, education, and resources to water quality professionals and the public

Web 3D Consortium

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-10T12:00:00-05:00

Web 3D Consortium (Web3D)
Mission: The Web3D Consortium will support a collaborative environment and drive programs to develop and advance an open standards, royalty free 3D interchange format based on XML, along with tools to represent and communicate 3D scenes and objects between diverse authoring and presentation hardware and software on the web, distributed networks and mobile devices.

Wallace Foundation

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-23T12:00:00-05:00

Wallace Foundation (NotInStratMLFile)
Mission: To enable institutions to expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people

The World Bank

Rohit Bangera — 2007-06-06T12:00:00-05:00

World Bank (World Bank)
Mission: To fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results. To help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity, and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.

World Food Logistics Organization

Owen Ambur — 2008-07-27T12:00:00-05:00

World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO)
Vision: WFLO will be the worldwide technical authority on the proper care and handling of controlled-temperature commodities.
Mission: WFLO will provide education and conduct research to serve its members and to build the cold chain around the world.

World Values Survey Association

Owen Ambur — 2008-05-07T12:00:00-05:00

World Values Survey Association (WVSA)
Mission: To help social scientists and policy makers better understand worldviews and changes that are taking place in the beliefs, values and motivations of people throughout the world.

Washington (State) Coalition for Open Government

Owen Ambur — 2008-06-08T12:00:00-05:00

Washington Coalition for Open Government (WCOG)
Vision: To help foster open government processes, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry, which is the cornerstone of democracy
Mission: To act as an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and defending the People's right to know in matters of public interest and in the conduct of the public's business