The Rosetta Stone Foundation Executive Strategy

Vision We imagine a world where language learning strengthens cultural diversity and enables intercultural understanding

Mission To enable intercultural communication and understanding To restore language fluency in endangered language communities

Structure Director of Development – Responsible for field programs and strategic partnership management Grant Writer – Manages grant programs, development of proposals, and campaigns

Stewardship Design Principles Balance Interdependence Regeneration Diversity Succession Source: Anhony E. Smith 2010, Stewardship Design Principles

Balance Creating balance in communities by dismantling communication barriers and empowering people with a sharing of voices. Managing the balance between mission and financial sustainability.

Interdependence Those who act have a responsibility to others

Regeneration Cross-cultural communication Preservation of language and cultural heritage Peace building Economic stimulation

Diversity Adaptive Capacity Compete Collaborate Resilience

Succession One language lost about every two weeks. Challenge becomes stimulating cross-cultural communication while preserving community heritage.