The Fetzer Institute's mission is to foster awareness of the power of love and forgiveness in the emerging global community, rests on our conviction that efforts to address the world's critical issues must go beyond political, social, and economic strategies to their psychological and spiritual roots. As a private operating foundation, the Fetzer Institute uses the bulk of its income to actively run its own programs or services. Operating foundations may make grants, but the sum is generally small compared to the funds used for its own programs. This is true of the Fetzer Institute, which does not accept unsolicited proposals, but occasionally offers fellowships, requests for proposals, and awards that are open for application. As important as the content of the Fetzer Institute’s work is the way it collaborates with others to develop its programs. In an open and trusting environment, the Institute convenes working groups to discern areas of future activity. It then invests in the wisdom and the questions that emerge from these dialogues. Institute meetings include dialogue, inquiry, reflection, and contemplation as well as attention to measurable outcomes. This approach enhances traditional models, transforming individuals, organizations, and communities. Learn more.

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