ABOUT
VISION
To advance financial, economic, and environmental initiatives that empower individuals to improve their finances and foster a fairer, sustainable world.
MISSION
The Fame Bottom Foundation promotes financial security, equitable fiscal policy, and responsible environmental stewardship. We pursue this mission by:
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Creating innovative tools that promote financial security
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Advocating for equitable government fiscal policies
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Educating the public on responsible and sustainable land management practices.
Fame Bottom's missions seek to improve individual lives and foster a fairer world for all.
Our work is carried out in strategic partnership with organizations whose values align with our own and whose capacities strengthen and extend our impact.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
These principles shape our decisions, direct our work, and inform our selection of partners and collaborators:
1. Innovation
We design and support innovative solutions -- including advanced AI tools -- that promote financial security and expand individual opportunity. We seek partners who bring technological expertise and creative problem-solving capabilities.
2. Equity
We advocate for equitable government fiscal policies that reduce disparities and strengthen economic stability. Partnerships are prioritized with organizations committed to equity and inclusive economic outcomes.
3. Education
We promote public understanding of financial management, economic policy, and sustainable land use. We collaborate with partners who enhance educational reach, clarity, and capacity for informed citizenship.
4. Stewardship
We advance environmentally responsible practices and honor our commitment to the Cherokee Nation. We engage with partners who uphold ecological integrity and cultural respect.
5. Integrity
We conduct our work with transparency, accountability, and respect. We collaborate only with organizations that demonstrate ethical practice, sound governance, and responsible management.
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Financial Security Initiatives
Objective 1.1: Develop an AI-driven financial application that enables individuals to manage their personal finances and increase their net worth.
Collaborative Approach: Work with technology firms to support development, testing, and dissemination.
Goal 2: Equitable Fiscal Policy Mission
Objective 2.1: Advocate for equitable government fiscal policies by creating accessible public educaition education platform illustrating:
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Social Security Rate of Return
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Social Spending Expenditures
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Wealth Disparity Tracker
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National Debt Retirement and Rainy Day Fund Formation
Objective 2.2: Advance equitable fiscal policy reforms that promote economic stability and justice by:
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Enact a Living Income Policy
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Reduce Wealth Disparities through equitable economic reforms, and
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Replace the National Debt with a Rainy Day Fund.
Collaborative Approach: Engage academic institutions, public policy organizations, economic researchers, and civic groups to strengthen analysis, public understanding, and policy advocacy.
Goal 3: Environmental Stewardship Mission
Objective 3.1: Acquire and manage land to demonstrate sustainable land management practices, serving as a living model for ecological responsibility and community education.
Objective 3.2: Bequeath this land to the Cherokee Nation to ensure its perpetual protection and stewardship.
Collaborative Approach: Partner with environmental experts, Tribal organizations, conservation districts, and educators to guide land use, cultural alignment, and long-term sustainability planning.