The Scranton Area Foundation is a community foundation that serves Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It has three main goals: to develop and manage permanent endowment funds, award grants to address community needs, and encourage charitable giving. As a community foundation, it offers personalized services to donors, has local expertise on community issues, and provides community leadership. Donors can establish named funds to support causes they care about and leave a lasting legacy in the community. The Foundation helps teach charitable giving to families and offers various giving tools like donor advised funds.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
This document summarizes the work of a women's philanthropy group in Howard County that aims to address the needs of women and girls through grantmaking and other programs. It creates a community of philanthropists and donors to build a permanent endowment. It supports organizations through grants, scholarships, and an emergency response network. Other programs include a camp for girls, triathlon team, and STEM career expo. The goal is to expand philanthropy, engage young women, and support the healthy development of women and girls.
The 2014 annual report of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund recognizes donors for helping meet their $100,000 fundraising goal. They provide grants to non-profits in the arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services. In 2014, they held a grant writing workshop, organized a turkey trot fundraiser that raised over $2,500, and worked with their parent foundation to develop a disaster preparedness plan for the community. Their assets grew from $282,066 to $350,971 from 2013 to 2014 due to contributions and investment returns.
This document summarizes the representatives for the North West Regional Forum from 2013-2014. It lists the representatives in groups for Housing, Employment, Health, Relationships/Friendships and Citizenship, and Finance. It indicates which representatives will stand down in specific years and be replaced. It also names the regional and national representatives for 2013-2014 and indicates they will stand down in 2015. Finally, it provides details about the regional forum meetings and the purpose of representatives meeting with advocates.
The annual report summarizes the Calgary Foundation's activities from 2014-2015. It celebrates the Foundation's 60th anniversary and reflects on its history started by three Calgarians with a vision to create a permanent organization to support community needs. In the past year, the Foundation granted $47.3 million to over 900 organizations, received $59.9 million in new gifts, and manages over $834 million in assets in over 1,000 funds. The report provides an overview of the Foundation's grants, volunteers, staff, and goals to continue building a strong charitable sector and community.
Daughters without Dads Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to restore wholeness to women through various programs and events. Some of their initiatives include father-daughter dances, domestic violence seminars, fundraising events like baseball games, mentoring programs, and volunteering opportunities. The organization has grown significantly since its founding in 2008 and now has an administrative office, many active members and volunteers, and support from sponsors in the community.
The 2017 Humboldt Area Foundation yearbook features stories of great work taking place in the community thanks to dedicated grantees, generous donors and inspired community members.
The document provides information about volunteering rates and hours in both the United States and Kansas, noting that over 60 million Americans volunteer regularly. It discusses some of the top barriers people cite for not volunteering and provides resources for finding volunteer opportunities in Kansas, including contact information for volunteer centers across the state. The document emphasizes that volunteering benefits both organizations and individuals.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
This document summarizes the work of a women's philanthropy group in Howard County that aims to address the needs of women and girls through grantmaking and other programs. It creates a community of philanthropists and donors to build a permanent endowment. It supports organizations through grants, scholarships, and an emergency response network. Other programs include a camp for girls, triathlon team, and STEM career expo. The goal is to expand philanthropy, engage young women, and support the healthy development of women and girls.
The 2014 annual report of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund recognizes donors for helping meet their $100,000 fundraising goal. They provide grants to non-profits in the arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services. In 2014, they held a grant writing workshop, organized a turkey trot fundraiser that raised over $2,500, and worked with their parent foundation to develop a disaster preparedness plan for the community. Their assets grew from $282,066 to $350,971 from 2013 to 2014 due to contributions and investment returns.
This document summarizes the representatives for the North West Regional Forum from 2013-2014. It lists the representatives in groups for Housing, Employment, Health, Relationships/Friendships and Citizenship, and Finance. It indicates which representatives will stand down in specific years and be replaced. It also names the regional and national representatives for 2013-2014 and indicates they will stand down in 2015. Finally, it provides details about the regional forum meetings and the purpose of representatives meeting with advocates.
The annual report summarizes the Calgary Foundation's activities from 2014-2015. It celebrates the Foundation's 60th anniversary and reflects on its history started by three Calgarians with a vision to create a permanent organization to support community needs. In the past year, the Foundation granted $47.3 million to over 900 organizations, received $59.9 million in new gifts, and manages over $834 million in assets in over 1,000 funds. The report provides an overview of the Foundation's grants, volunteers, staff, and goals to continue building a strong charitable sector and community.
Daughters without Dads Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to restore wholeness to women through various programs and events. Some of their initiatives include father-daughter dances, domestic violence seminars, fundraising events like baseball games, mentoring programs, and volunteering opportunities. The organization has grown significantly since its founding in 2008 and now has an administrative office, many active members and volunteers, and support from sponsors in the community.
The 2017 Humboldt Area Foundation yearbook features stories of great work taking place in the community thanks to dedicated grantees, generous donors and inspired community members.
The document provides information about volunteering rates and hours in both the United States and Kansas, noting that over 60 million Americans volunteer regularly. It discusses some of the top barriers people cite for not volunteering and provides resources for finding volunteer opportunities in Kansas, including contact information for volunteer centers across the state. The document emphasizes that volunteering benefits both organizations and individuals.
This short document is a tribute to singer-songwriter John Denver created by Edna. It contains pictures of West Virginia sourced from the internet. The document honors John Denver and shares images related to one of the locations featured in his music.
David L. Andersen has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 AIA Minnesota Louis Lundgren Award for his dedication to architecture through community volunteer activities and professional leadership. Andersen has volunteered extensively with non-profits, youth programs, churches, and international environmental organizations. He has also held numerous leadership roles within AIA Minnesota, including serving as Minneapolis Chapter President. The Louis Lundgren Award recognizes one Minnesota architect annually who exemplifies a diverse range of volunteerism while furthering the architecture profession.
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves over 14,000 girls and adults in 80 Kansas counties. In 2009, highlights included their annual See 'N' Sell craft show and Festival of Giving service event. Girl Scouts in the region completed many impactful Gold Award projects. Key partnerships and funding from organizations such as United Ways, corporations, and foundations support Girl Scouting programs.
The Rotaract Club of Mississauga held a general meeting on October 24, 2012. The agenda included discussions on why Rotaract is important, financial updates, a guest speaker from Community Living Mississauga discussing supporting people with intellectual disabilities, and planning for an upcoming Winter Gala fundraiser to support PACT's Urban Peace Program. The club is seeking help from members to promote and plan the Winter Gala event on December 8th.
The annual meeting provided updates on the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center leadership, budgets, initiatives and committees. Key points included the non-profit status of each organization, 2013 board members and priorities, such as becoming more proactive with new businesses and increasing perceived membership value. Committees oversee areas like finance, governance, programs and events. The board set a new mission to represent business interests and ensure economic prosperity through collaboration.
This document provides information about different ways to make charitable gifts through estate planning. It discusses outright gifts, will or trust bequests, charitable trusts including charitable lead trusts and charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, community foundations, and donor-advised funds. It provides an example of how a charitable lead trust can benefit both a charity and family members by reducing estate taxes.
The CommunityGiving annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2015. It provided over $6.1 million in grants, received $7 million in gifts, and surpassed $112 million in total assets. CommunityGiving was established to unite four community foundations under a single framework to maximize impact and efficiencies. The report highlights individual donor stories and funds that are making a difference in the communities.
The Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency of Denver has started an annual running event called "Blisters for Sisters" to raise funds for their in-home nursing care services for low-income elderly. They have raised over $21,000 this year by processing donations online through GivingFirst.org, which allows for easy donation management without credit card fees.
Dan Hanley of the Boulder County Aids Project promotes recurring donations, which are automatically deducted contributions that provide reliable income. Using GivingFirst.org to process recurring donations frees up his time from manual processing. Recurring donations also appeal to donors who can give smaller amounts over time rather than one large donation. They help nonprof
Kiva offers holiday cards that allow donors to provide microloans to entrepreneurs in poverty. The cards allow employees or clients to directly lend to individuals starting businesses. A $25 gift can change a life by providing startup capital. Kiva has loaned over $230 million through 600,000 lenders to help 590,000 borrowers. Unlike traditional cards, Kiva cards make a lasting impact through financial inclusion and allow donors to see the collective impact of their gifts.
Rochdale Village Community Center Receives Outstanding Recognition of the Nei...associate14
Rochdale Village Community Center Receives Outstanding Recognition of the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC) "A Salute to NYC’s Nonprofits & The Neighborhoods They Serve".
Life Navigators is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities. In 2013, they focused on offering more community outings and social events. Through these, consumers developed skills and friendships. One consumer, Roger, went from being shy to more confident and social. The organization is thankful for its donors and volunteers who make its work possible. Financially, it had over $1.4 million in expenses supporting over 4,700 individuals. It offers various programs to help individuals live active lives in the community.
Kiwanis International Eliminate Project March UpdateBrian Rodgers
The campaign associate director for The Eliminate Project in Alabama, Lindsay Marciniak, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is pursuing treatment. The Kiwanis family is committed to supporting her through this. The newsletter provides six ways to boost fundraising for The Eliminate Project, including utilizing opportunities at midyears conferences and tax season. It also recognizes the Model Clubs in Alabama and provides an update on fundraising progress.
Kiva offers holiday cards that allow recipients to lend money through Kiva to help entrepreneurs in need. The cards help fight poverty worldwide by providing small loans that make a big impact. Over $225 million has been loaned through Kiva already, helping over 580,000 entrepreneurs with loans from 597,000 lenders. The cards are an alternative holiday gift that can change lives while benefitting businesses through increased employee satisfaction and customer goodwill towards charitable companies.
The document discusses an upcoming "Ugly Sweater" party for a local Rotary club, reflecting on family traditions during the holidays. It summarizes the guest speaker at a previous meeting, JD Sutphin, who started his own events company called Big Lick Entertainment after leaving his corporate job, applying lessons from his family about community involvement. The newsletter highlights members who received awards for their service last year and discusses how the Rotary club itself forms an extended family through shared values of service and connection to the local community.
This document announces a family night event being held by SBIA on April 6, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM. The event will feature a complimentary dinner and programs about increasing service in faith communities. It will also include presentations from three charitable organizations - Rahima Foundation, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, and Tzu Chi Foundation. Rahima Foundation provides services to help communities with needs. Catholic Charities provides services like counseling, housing, education and more to those living in poverty. Tzu Chi Foundation has over 100,000 volunteers in the US working on programs around family services, healthcare, education and more. The document invites people to attend the free event with their family and friends.
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness: Washington County, ORkhals
This 10-Year Plan aims to end homelessness in Washington County through six main goals: 1) Prevent homelessness, 2) Move people into housing quickly through transitional programs and expanded affordable housing, 3) Link people to appropriate services and remove barriers, 4) Increase income support and economic opportunities, 5) Expand data collection to track outcomes, and 6) Implement public education. The Plan was developed through stakeholder engagement and aligns with Oregon's state plan. It proposes strategies considered best practices, such as Housing First and wrap-around services, to help homeless residents access permanent housing and support services.
Pink Sneakers Productions is proposing a new reality TV show called "The Audience" that will document the lives of super fans obsessed with celebrities. The show will follow three fans per episode and their addiction to artists. This proposal outlines Pink Sneakers' organizational challenges in an oversaturated reality TV market and how "The Audience" will provide a unique perspective. An environmental scan finds the business climate is favorable, though reality TV viewership is declining. Pink Sneakers has strengths in reality TV experience but also weaknesses in image. The target audience and collaborations are identified.
This document provides an agenda and overview for the Startup Next orientation program. The summary is:
The orientation agenda covers what to expect from the weekly program, pitches and feedback sessions, outcomes, and an introduction to the program founder Dave Parker. Participants will receive weekly mentoring, feedback on pitches and business progress, and legal office hours. The goal is to help startups change trajectory by the end through learning, homework assignments, and practicing pitching to prepare for investor questions.
Global Private Equity in Israel: Where Innovation Meets CapitalKevin Crosby
This document provides an overview of the private equity market in Israel. It discusses how the venture capital industry was kickstarted in Israel through government programs in the 1990s like the Yozma program. This helped foster the growth of technology industries in Israel and attracted foreign investment. The document also examines factors that contributed to Israel's economic stability and competitiveness, like high spending on research and development. It provides statistics on deals and trends in the Israeli private equity market.
Seattle companies raised $1.8 billion in venture, seed, and growth capital in 2014. There were 222 active startups in Seattle raising money in stages from seed to late funding rounds. In 2014 there were 48 acquisitions of Seattle companies totaling over $12.7 billion, and 5 Seattle companies had IPOs raising $638 million. Seattle has a strong talent pool and is ranked 6th in the US for STEM jobs and 6th smartest city, with the 2nd largest research university.
This short document is a tribute to singer-songwriter John Denver created by Edna. It contains pictures of West Virginia sourced from the internet. The document honors John Denver and shares images related to one of the locations featured in his music.
David L. Andersen has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 AIA Minnesota Louis Lundgren Award for his dedication to architecture through community volunteer activities and professional leadership. Andersen has volunteered extensively with non-profits, youth programs, churches, and international environmental organizations. He has also held numerous leadership roles within AIA Minnesota, including serving as Minneapolis Chapter President. The Louis Lundgren Award recognizes one Minnesota architect annually who exemplifies a diverse range of volunteerism while furthering the architecture profession.
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves over 14,000 girls and adults in 80 Kansas counties. In 2009, highlights included their annual See 'N' Sell craft show and Festival of Giving service event. Girl Scouts in the region completed many impactful Gold Award projects. Key partnerships and funding from organizations such as United Ways, corporations, and foundations support Girl Scouting programs.
The Rotaract Club of Mississauga held a general meeting on October 24, 2012. The agenda included discussions on why Rotaract is important, financial updates, a guest speaker from Community Living Mississauga discussing supporting people with intellectual disabilities, and planning for an upcoming Winter Gala fundraiser to support PACT's Urban Peace Program. The club is seeking help from members to promote and plan the Winter Gala event on December 8th.
The annual meeting provided updates on the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center leadership, budgets, initiatives and committees. Key points included the non-profit status of each organization, 2013 board members and priorities, such as becoming more proactive with new businesses and increasing perceived membership value. Committees oversee areas like finance, governance, programs and events. The board set a new mission to represent business interests and ensure economic prosperity through collaboration.
This document provides information about different ways to make charitable gifts through estate planning. It discusses outright gifts, will or trust bequests, charitable trusts including charitable lead trusts and charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, community foundations, and donor-advised funds. It provides an example of how a charitable lead trust can benefit both a charity and family members by reducing estate taxes.
The CommunityGiving annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2015. It provided over $6.1 million in grants, received $7 million in gifts, and surpassed $112 million in total assets. CommunityGiving was established to unite four community foundations under a single framework to maximize impact and efficiencies. The report highlights individual donor stories and funds that are making a difference in the communities.
The Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency of Denver has started an annual running event called "Blisters for Sisters" to raise funds for their in-home nursing care services for low-income elderly. They have raised over $21,000 this year by processing donations online through GivingFirst.org, which allows for easy donation management without credit card fees.
Dan Hanley of the Boulder County Aids Project promotes recurring donations, which are automatically deducted contributions that provide reliable income. Using GivingFirst.org to process recurring donations frees up his time from manual processing. Recurring donations also appeal to donors who can give smaller amounts over time rather than one large donation. They help nonprof
Kiva offers holiday cards that allow donors to provide microloans to entrepreneurs in poverty. The cards allow employees or clients to directly lend to individuals starting businesses. A $25 gift can change a life by providing startup capital. Kiva has loaned over $230 million through 600,000 lenders to help 590,000 borrowers. Unlike traditional cards, Kiva cards make a lasting impact through financial inclusion and allow donors to see the collective impact of their gifts.
Rochdale Village Community Center Receives Outstanding Recognition of the Nei...associate14
Rochdale Village Community Center Receives Outstanding Recognition of the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC) "A Salute to NYC’s Nonprofits & The Neighborhoods They Serve".
Life Navigators is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities. In 2013, they focused on offering more community outings and social events. Through these, consumers developed skills and friendships. One consumer, Roger, went from being shy to more confident and social. The organization is thankful for its donors and volunteers who make its work possible. Financially, it had over $1.4 million in expenses supporting over 4,700 individuals. It offers various programs to help individuals live active lives in the community.
Kiwanis International Eliminate Project March UpdateBrian Rodgers
The campaign associate director for The Eliminate Project in Alabama, Lindsay Marciniak, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is pursuing treatment. The Kiwanis family is committed to supporting her through this. The newsletter provides six ways to boost fundraising for The Eliminate Project, including utilizing opportunities at midyears conferences and tax season. It also recognizes the Model Clubs in Alabama and provides an update on fundraising progress.
Kiva offers holiday cards that allow recipients to lend money through Kiva to help entrepreneurs in need. The cards help fight poverty worldwide by providing small loans that make a big impact. Over $225 million has been loaned through Kiva already, helping over 580,000 entrepreneurs with loans from 597,000 lenders. The cards are an alternative holiday gift that can change lives while benefitting businesses through increased employee satisfaction and customer goodwill towards charitable companies.
The document discusses an upcoming "Ugly Sweater" party for a local Rotary club, reflecting on family traditions during the holidays. It summarizes the guest speaker at a previous meeting, JD Sutphin, who started his own events company called Big Lick Entertainment after leaving his corporate job, applying lessons from his family about community involvement. The newsletter highlights members who received awards for their service last year and discusses how the Rotary club itself forms an extended family through shared values of service and connection to the local community.
This document announces a family night event being held by SBIA on April 6, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM. The event will feature a complimentary dinner and programs about increasing service in faith communities. It will also include presentations from three charitable organizations - Rahima Foundation, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, and Tzu Chi Foundation. Rahima Foundation provides services to help communities with needs. Catholic Charities provides services like counseling, housing, education and more to those living in poverty. Tzu Chi Foundation has over 100,000 volunteers in the US working on programs around family services, healthcare, education and more. The document invites people to attend the free event with their family and friends.
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness: Washington County, ORkhals
This 10-Year Plan aims to end homelessness in Washington County through six main goals: 1) Prevent homelessness, 2) Move people into housing quickly through transitional programs and expanded affordable housing, 3) Link people to appropriate services and remove barriers, 4) Increase income support and economic opportunities, 5) Expand data collection to track outcomes, and 6) Implement public education. The Plan was developed through stakeholder engagement and aligns with Oregon's state plan. It proposes strategies considered best practices, such as Housing First and wrap-around services, to help homeless residents access permanent housing and support services.
Pink Sneakers Productions is proposing a new reality TV show called "The Audience" that will document the lives of super fans obsessed with celebrities. The show will follow three fans per episode and their addiction to artists. This proposal outlines Pink Sneakers' organizational challenges in an oversaturated reality TV market and how "The Audience" will provide a unique perspective. An environmental scan finds the business climate is favorable, though reality TV viewership is declining. Pink Sneakers has strengths in reality TV experience but also weaknesses in image. The target audience and collaborations are identified.
This document provides an agenda and overview for the Startup Next orientation program. The summary is:
The orientation agenda covers what to expect from the weekly program, pitches and feedback sessions, outcomes, and an introduction to the program founder Dave Parker. Participants will receive weekly mentoring, feedback on pitches and business progress, and legal office hours. The goal is to help startups change trajectory by the end through learning, homework assignments, and practicing pitching to prepare for investor questions.
Global Private Equity in Israel: Where Innovation Meets CapitalKevin Crosby
This document provides an overview of the private equity market in Israel. It discusses how the venture capital industry was kickstarted in Israel through government programs in the 1990s like the Yozma program. This helped foster the growth of technology industries in Israel and attracted foreign investment. The document also examines factors that contributed to Israel's economic stability and competitiveness, like high spending on research and development. It provides statistics on deals and trends in the Israeli private equity market.
Seattle companies raised $1.8 billion in venture, seed, and growth capital in 2014. There were 222 active startups in Seattle raising money in stages from seed to late funding rounds. In 2014 there were 48 acquisitions of Seattle companies totaling over $12.7 billion, and 5 Seattle companies had IPOs raising $638 million. Seattle has a strong talent pool and is ranked 6th in the US for STEM jobs and 6th smartest city, with the 2nd largest research university.
Reuters: Pictures of the Year 2016 (Part 2)maditabalnco
This document contains 20 photos from news events around the world between January and November 2016. The photos show international events like the US presidential election, the conflict in Ukraine, the migrant crisis in Europe, the Rio Olympics, and more. They also depict human interest stories and natural phenomena from various countries.
The Six Highest Performing B2B Blog Post FormatsBarry Feldman
If your B2B blogging goals include earning social media shares and backlinks to boost your search rankings, this infographic lists the size best approaches.
1) The document discusses the opportunity for technology to improve organizational efficiency and transition economies into a "smart and clean world."
2) It argues that aggregate efficiency has stalled at around 22% for 30 years due to limitations of the Second Industrial Revolution, but that digitizing transport, energy, and communication through technologies like blockchain can help manage resources and increase efficiency.
3) Technologies like precision agriculture, cloud computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles may allow for "dematerialization" and do more with fewer physical resources through effects like reduced waste and need for transportation/logistics infrastructure.
Slides from an event by Centre Wellington Community Foundation for local Professional Advisors to assist their clients. The event was held on 4 June, 2014 at Elora Centre for the Arts.
Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation hosted an event with Centre Wellington Community Foundation with the other Wellington County municipalities to share the success of a Community Foundation and how to animate the cultural and social fabric of a community with a Vital Signs process.
The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation's mission is to improve quality of life in South Carolina through philanthropy and community programs. It prides itself on providing personalized charitable giving services and local expertise. As a community steward, it acts as an investor in community assets, supports long-term beneficial projects, and fosters development of new organizations and programs.
The document outlines Humboldt Area Foundation's strategic goals for 2020 which include transforming communities' abilities to solve problems, strengthening community capacity, building partnerships, strengthening internal infrastructure, and ensuring sustainable strategy and accountability. It discusses developing leaders, supporting community initiatives, strengthening nonprofits, increasing access to education, and serving as a catalyst for economic development.
The document summarizes information about a community foundation that aims to strengthen the community by facilitating giving. It discusses that the foundation is volunteer driven, focuses on the community, acts as a charity for other charities, and supports the community now and in the future. It also provides details on the foundation's endowment building, local grant making, and leadership in the community.
The document summarizes several individuals who established funds with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to support causes and organizations important to them even after their passing. Brett Bergstrom created a fund for the environment and Habitat for Humanity in memory of his son. Bud Nichols' family established a scholarship fund in his memory. Lowell J. Walker funded youth causes and ensured the upkeep of buildings through estate planning.
The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation is a public charitable foundation that holds many named funds and channels donor gifts to non-profit organizations in the community. It has local leadership and is supported by individuals, families, organizations, and businesses. The Foundation provides permanent endowments to ensure grants are always available, invests and protects the principal, and distributes earnings via grants. It offers personalized and local giving options to donors.
This is the presentation from the Annual Gathering of Centre Wellington Community Foundation, open to the public and held on 10 June, 2014 at Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum, Fergus, ON.
We provided an update on the growth of the Foundation, had a panel to sample the kind of community dialogue we'll see next year during our Vital Signs process and finally "revealed" the 9 fabulous local projects that received cheques for Mini-Grant funding.
This summary provides the key details about the document in 3 sentences:
The document lists several Bay Area foundations that provide grants for programs and projects, including the Community Foundation Silicon Valley, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Arts Council Silicon Valley, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation. It provides background on each foundation's mission and grant areas, as well as details on application deadlines and requirements. The document serves as a resource for identifying potential sources of funding for the Global Women's Leadership Network.
The document discusses potential fundraising plans for Patterson School. It suggests hiring a Director of Land & Farm Entrepreneurship and a Director of Outreach on a contracted basis over the next three years to implement fundraising efforts and manage land, farm, and educational programs. A five-member Fundraising Committee made up of Board members would lead fundraising and strategic planning. Specific friendraising events are proposed to cultivate potential donors. Developing a five-year strategic plan and budget at a Board retreat is also recommended once a permaculture land design is complete. The goal is to raise funds for land/farm projects, create fundraising proposals, and support contracted positions to further Patterson School's mission.
Community Foundation Boulder County – Wildfire Fund Plan, March 28, 2022CommunityFoundationB
Up to $20 million to support rebuilding efforts
Up to $2.5 million to support Unmet Basic Needs
$1 million to support the establishment of recovery navigation
Up to $1 million to assist with smoke/ash remediation
Up to $500,000 for social infrastructure / community resiliency
Up to $750,000 to support nonprofit organizations assisting with disaster response
Up to an additional $750,000 for mental health supports
Up to $2 million for debris removal (to support those who are underinsured / uninsured)
We are a local organization founded in 1983 called the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. We promote philanthropy and make grants to local charities addressing community needs. Donors can set up funds that support issues important to them, and we identify long-term needs and opportunities to help guide the community's future. We distribute grants to a wide range of local initiatives and charities for maximum community impact.
Learn the benefits of starting a local or regional Community Foundation or Trust to create a pool of funds that can be utilized to support community projects and maintain the quality of life in your region. Community Foundations are local or regional entities with charitable status and typically carry the capacity to receive donations or bequests in the form of cash, real estate and securities.
Louise created a permanent endowment fund with the community foundation to support changing community needs over time. Brett Bergstrom and Bud Nichols had funds created in their memory to support causes they cared about. Lowell Walker left a detailed estate plan to benefit youth through multiple funds and donations.
The document is a membership application for the Louisiana Legacy Society, which offers different levels of membership with increasing annual dues. It provides membership categories and their corresponding dues amounts. The application requests contact and payment information to process membership.
The annual report summarizes a record year for the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies in 2012. Some key highlights include:
- Record donations totaling $11.8 million and record grants totaling $3.7 million.
- Assets surpassed $50 million for the first time, reaching $50.3 million.
- Growth of funds and programs in Bedford and Somerset counties that support causes like economic development, healthcare, education, and community projects.
- Thanks and recognition to donors, grantees, volunteers, and supporters for their contributions to the Foundation's success.
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is a public charitable foundation that channels donations from individuals and corporations to charitable organizations in the local community. It has over 800 funds and $42 million in assets. Its mission is to respond to current and future charitable needs in Greater Northeast Iowa by securing endowments from many donors and distributing grants. It offers donors various fund types like unrestricted, field of interest, and donor advised funds. Donors can contribute through outright gifts, bequests, retirement plans, insurance, and more. The Community Foundation benefits the community through permanent endowments, flexible granting, and personalized donor involvement.
This document announces the 2014 National Philanthropy Day awards in Amarillo, Texas. It recognizes outstanding individual, corporate, and volunteer philanthropists in the Texas Panhandle region. The document lists the 2014 award recipients in categories such as Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Corporation, Outstanding Foundation, and Outstanding Community Service Organization. It also includes quotes from previous award recipients and lists award recipients from previous years of National Philanthropy Day from 1994 to 2014.
7. The mission of the Scranton Area Foundation is to enhance
the quality of life for all people in Lackawanna County
through the development of organized philanthropy.
We are a tax-exempt public charity created by and for
the people of Scranton and Lackawanna County .
8. Our Mission
• The Foundation Serves as a Steward:
by developing and managing permanent endowment funds.
• The Foundation Serves as a Grant Maker:
by awarding grants and support to enable the community to
respond to emerging and changing needs and opportunities.
• The Foundation Serves as a Charitable Resource:
by encouraging and educating donors and providing a flexible
vehicle for individual donors, non-profit organizations and the
community-at-large.
• The Foundation Serves as a Catalyst:
by mobilizing community leadership in response to issues.
11. feature
one Personalized service
› Educate people on charitable giving vehicles
› Customize giving approaches to match personal
interests and tax planning needs
› Facilitate complex forms of giving
› Share knowledge on community needs
› Offer grantmaking expertise and administrative services
› Help people create personal legacies via named funds
› Offer involvement in recommending uses of a gift
› Provide the option to give anonymously
Creating solutions that fit every situation
13. feature
two Local expertise
› We are a Local organization with local staff and
board members
› We have Knowledge of Lackawanna County
community issues, opportunities and resources
› We Monitor our unique community needs…
Arts and culture Health
Economic development Human services
Education Recreation
Environment Neighborhoods
› We Gather information and track
local agencies and programs
› We Direct grants and resources to
appropriate areas
Making a difference where it is needed most
15. feature
three Community leadership
› Act as a community catalyst
› Build endowments to ensure grants are always
available to support the community
› Support high impact opportunities
› Are governed by leaders with strong ties to
our community
› Foster development of new organizations
and programs
› Re-direct funds as community needs change
Our business is building community
18. foundation
facts A brief history
1914 First U.S. community foundation established
in Cleveland, Ohio
The Scranton Area Foundation began as a private
1954 foundation and in 1988 was designated as a public
community foundation.
today Over 600 community foundations in the United States
› Serving citizens across the nation
› More than $30 billion in assets
› More than $2 billion in local grants each year
› And growing!
19. foundation
facts Our vital statistics
The Scranton Area
Foundation
› More than 70 funds
› $19,000,000 in endowed assets
› More than $600,000 annual grants
› Cumulative grants of over $8,000,000
20. foundation
facts Our board of governors
……involved community leaders
Austin J. Burke - Chairman
Kathleen Graff - Vice-Chairman
Thomas C. Capezio – Treasurer
Warren T. Acker
Richard S. Bishop, Esq.
Dr. Edward G. Boehm
Dante A. Cancelli, Esq.
Karen Clifford
L. Peter Frieder, Jr.
Carlene R. Gallo, Esq.
21. foundation
facts Our board of governors
……involved community leaders
Judith O. Graziano
Cathy Ann Hardaway
George V. Lynett, Esq.
Patrick J. McMahon
Thomas R. Nealon, Esq.
Carlon E. Preate, CPA
James W. Reid, Esq.
Letha Reinheimer
James A. Ross
Walter L. Schautz
William W. Scranton, III
22. foundation
facts Our advisory council
Myer Alperin
Dorrance R. Belin, Esq.
Terry Bonifanti
Venald W. Bovard
Harmar D. Brereton, MD
Paul Browne
The Honorable Robert C. Cordaro
Francis E. Crowley
Catherine Richmond Cullen, Ed. D.
John F. Erhard, DDS
Matthew F. Flynn
Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr.
23. foundation
facts Our advisory council
Mary Ann LaPorta
Robert N. Lettieri
William R. Lynett
Richard C. Marquardt
Sharon McCrone
Sally O’Brien, Esq.
Jane Oppenheim
Barbara Thomas Norton
Raymond Pilch
Carol Weiss Rubel
Nicholas D. Saccone, DDS
Mary Kay Warner
Sheryl Youngblood, Ph.D.
24. foundation
Our grant awards
facts 2000 - Present
Meeting diverse community needs
Arts and Culture $ 87,450
Public Affairs $299,845
Education $102,470
Environment $ 50,000
Health $237,845
Human Services $270,378
Children/Youth $376,349
Housing $ 80,000
25. foundation
facts Our grant examples
› Youth and teen program funding:
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
› Health grants:
VNA Hospice
› Environmental issues:
Lackawanna River Corridor Association
› Public Affairs/Community Issues:
Scranton Tomorrow
27. tools
for giving
Named Funds……
a personal legacy of giving
Donors can establish a fund in their name, in a
family’s name, or in the name of any person or
organization they wish to honor.
Grants distributed from a donor’s fund are
awarded in the name of their fund. This person or
organization will always be remembered and
linked to good works in our community.
28. tools
for giving
Charitable funds
› Unrestricted Fund
Meeting ever-changing community needs
› Field of Interest Fund
Addressing needs in an important area of
community life: arts, aging, at-risk youth...
› Designated Fund
Directing gifts to specific agencies or purposes
(e.g., scholarship)
› Donor Advised Fund
Involving donors in the use of their gift
› Supporting Organization
Managing gifts and grants with some similarity
to a private foundation
You can create a named fund
in any of these categories.
29. tools
for giving
Charitable instruments
› Outright Gifts
Give cash, stocks, real estate or other assets
› Bequests
Designate a portion of an estate
› Charitable Lead Trust
Trust pays the community foundation a fixed
amount for a number of years and then assets go
to beneficiary
› Charitable Remainder Trust
Trust pays beneficiary for life and then assets
transfer to community foundation
› Life Estate Contract
Donor transfers home to community foundation
and still enjoys use while living
We accept a wide variety of assets.
32. people The advantages of planned giving
giving back
Estate planning goals:
› Preserve assets for children
› Increase support of community
› Assure gift is well managed
33. people The advantages of planned giving
giving back
Charitable Lead Trust:
› Transferred $1,000,000 in
appreciated assets
› $75,000 paid annually to community
foundation, for 15 years; establishing a
fund in their name
› After 15 years, remaining assets transfer
to children
› The family meets regularly to recommend
charitable distributions
34. people The advantages of planned giving
giving back
Conventional Community
A quick comparison Investment/ Foundation
Estate Plan Trust
Initial value of stocks and bonds $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Current taxable gift to heirs NA $300,000
Gross amount to heirs at end of 15 years $2,396,558 $1,440,414
Less: Federal estate tax (@ 50%) ($1,198,279) ($0)
Less: Gift tax adjustment ($0) ($150,000)
Net amount to heirs $1,198,279 $1,290,414
Amount to charity — Donor Advised Fund 0 $1,125,000
Total family and charitable benefit $1,198,279 $2,415,414
(sample calculation — for illustration only)
36. people
giving back
Teaching charitable giving
Philanthropic goals:
› Opportunity to make charitable decisions
as a family
› Hands-on experience for three children —
each can express giving preferences
› Teach financial and community responsibility
› Passing along family “giving values”
to next generation
37. people
giving back
Teaching charitable giving
Donor Advised Fund:
› 1994: set up with a gift of $200,000
› 1999: fund has grown to $250,000
› Two times each year the family meets to
recommend charitable distributions
› 1998: during the year, distributed more
than $12,000 in grants to local community
38. Community foundations are among the
fastest-growing
forms of philanthropy in the United States today.
39. ten
reasons
people choose to give
through community foundations
40. ten
reasons
People choose to give
through community foundations
1 We are a local organization with deep roots
in the community
2 Our professional program staff has broad
expertise regarding community issues and needs
3 We provide highly personalized service
tailored to each individual’s charitable and
financial interests
4 Our Donor Advised Funds help people invest
in the causes they care about most
5 We accept a wide variety of assets, and can
facilitate even the most complex forms of giving
41. ten
reasons
People choose to give
through community foundations
6 We partner with professional advisors to
create highly effective approaches to
charitable giving
7 We offer maximum tax advantage under
state and federal law
8 We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling
them with other gifts and grants
9 We build endowment funds that benefit the
community forever and help create personal
legacies
10 We are a community leader, convening
agencies and coordinating resources to create
positive change
42. When a person plants a tree
under which she will never sit, then you know
that civilization has come to that land.
Greek philosopher
43. The Scranton Area Foundation
and you…
sowing seeds of hope
Building Community Together
(Customize this slide with your community foundation identity) Thank you for taking time to meet with me today. We are the Scranton Area Foundation ... your community foundation. And we are here... “For good . For ever .” This phrase lies at the heart of what I’d like to address with you today... it’s what community foundations are all about. My point in talking with you today is that if you choose to give, and do so effectively, you should consider your values, your reasons for giving, your goals (philanthropic and financial), and create a plan. We have with us today a person representing one of the means of strategic giving you have available to you — your local community foundation. Your community foundation can help you realize your goals and deliver you customized personalized service as you work to achieve them. Here to speak with us today is [name of community foundation presenter], [title/role] of [your local foundation name]. I think that you will find [his/her] presentation useful as you consider how you’d like to get involved and give back. [ click ]
Despite the fact that community foundations have been active in the U.S. since the early 1900s, and are part of a rapidly growing field that numbers over 600, we realize that not enough people have a clear understanding of just what we are... and what we help people do. So let’s start with some basic definitions... [ click ]
We have found that sometimes it helps to break the term “community foundation” down and examine the parts to better understand the whole. Simply stated, a “community” is a group of people connected by geography and to each other. Or, to put it another way, a community is made up of people who share a sense of belonging. [ click ]
The second half of the name, “foundation,” can be described as a platform for growth. [ click ]
So if we put these two concepts together, we can define a community foundation as a platform for building community. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with the name of your town/area) Here’s a more specific description of the Scranton Area Foundation — we are a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Scranton and Lackawanna County . So, now that you know what we are, the next logical question might be… What is different about a community foundation? Just what differentiates community foundations from other forms of organized philanthropy? Well… [ click ]
A community foundation has three special features. I’d like to touch briefly on each… It is important to note that it is the combination of these features that distinguishes community foundations, and provides opportunities for donors and our community. [ click ]
The first is personalized service . [ click ]
Our community foundation provides personalized service, helping individuals and families achieve their charitable and financial goals by offering tools and resources that make giving easy, flexible and effective. Educate people on charitable giving vehicles; we offer a variety of funds to suit individual needs and preferences. Some approaches focus on giving in the near-term, while others enable donors to make giving a part of their estate planning strategy. Customize giving approaches to match personal interests and tax planning needs; our donors benefit from the highest available tax advantages because we are a public charity. Facilitate even the most complex forms of giving; we accept a variety of assets and offer an attractive alternative to starting a private foundation since we handle all record keeping, reporting to the IRS, accounting and investment management. We pool the assets of individual funds, giving us economies of scale to hire top investment managers. Share our knowledge of community needs. Offer local grantmaking expertise and administrative services. Help people create personal legacies via named funds; help ensure that future generations learn the value of giving back. Offer involvement in recommending (to community foundation board of directors) uses of a gift. And, provide the option to give anonymously. Through highly personalized services, we are able to create solutions that fit virtually every giver and every situation. ( Note: please make sure your community foundation feels comfortable and capable of offering each bulleted service, or edit accordingly .) [ click]
The second primary feature of community foundations is local expertise . [ click ]
Your community foundation is a local organization staffed by people from our community and led by a local board of trustees. This group of people has an in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities and resources that shape our community. This enables them to play a key role in solving community problems, while helping donors learn more about local needs in order to make their giving as effective as possible. The community foundation monitors community needs in a variety of areas, including: Arts and culture Economic development Education Environment Health Human services Recreation Neighborhoods We gather information and track the many local agencies and programs working for our community. Based on this information, we can make grants and direct resources to the most appropriate areas. We stay alert to emerging issues and foster giving and volunteerism in our community, often serving as a catalyst, bringing groups of people together to work on solutions to community problems. That’s why we say that our community foundation can make a difference where it is needed most! [click]
The third feature I’d like to tell you about is the role our community foundation plays as a community leader . [ click ]
As a community leader, we play a key role in addressing community needs… now and in the future. We… Act as a community catalyst, bringing diverse voices and groups together to address local issues, and fostering greater giving and volunteering in our community. Build endowments to ensure grants are always available to support the community. Support high impact opportunities. Are governed by leaders with strong ties to our community. Foster development of new organizations and programs. And re-direct funds as community needs change. It’s our business to build community. [click]
To sum up, your community foundation: Provides personalized service to donors. Has deep local expertise. And, acts as a community leader. [click]
Now I’d like to give you a little bit more background about our community foundation. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with information on the formation of your community foundation) In 1914, the first United States community foundation was established in Cleveland, Ohio. [Insert text about the formation of your foundation] Since then, community foundations have become established in the U.S. Today there are over 600: Serving citizens across the nation With more than $30 billion in assets Together, we distribute nearly $2 billion in local grants each year And our field is growing rapidly, as more and more people discover the value of community foundations. Now let’s look more specifically at [your local foundation name ]… [ click ] ( Note: This information could be revised locally to be about the history of your community foundation or community foundations in your state.)
(Customize this slide with information on your funds and grantmaking, as well as your logo) [ logo appears on screen - click to bring up facts] [Your local foundation name] has more than [ insert number ] funds. [$$ insert number ] in endowed assets. More than [insert $$ number ] in annual grants. And cumulative grants — total grants awarded since our inception — of nearly [insert $$ number ]. [You may want to talk about prudent investment practices and statistics on the growth of your local foundation here. This information on grants and financial performance helps you establish credibility and trust with your audience.] [ click ]
(Customize this slide with a photo of your board or a list of their names) You may recognize the [faces/names] here. Our board of trustees (as well as our staff and volunteers) are very active in our community. They are involved leaders who really care about our community. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with a photo of your board or a list of their names) You may recognize the [faces/names] here. Our board of trustees (as well as our staff and volunteers) are very active in our community. They are involved leaders who really care about our community. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with a photo of your board or a list of their names) You may recognize the [faces/names] here. Our board of trustees (as well as our staff and volunteers) are very active in our community. They are involved leaders who really care about our community. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with a photo of your board or a list of their names) You may recognize the [faces/names] here. Our board of trustees (as well as our staff and volunteers) are very active in our community. They are involved leaders who really care about our community. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with local data) This chart helps illustrate all the areas of community need we supported last year. It really begins to demonstrate our ability to address a broad range of issues and opportunities. [point out important numbers and examples] Each of these areas directly impacts quality of life for people throughout our community. Our community foundation is unique in our ability to impact so many diverse areas. Our donors’ past, present, and future gifts will allow us to continue to improve and make [our city/area ] a wonderful place for our generation, our children, and our children’s children. That’s what we are all about. [ click ]
(Customize this slide with grant example information and photos) Let me show you some specific examples of how donor grants touch our community. [Expound upon the pictures and your programs] These examples help put everything we do into perspective... and these are just a few of the grants we were able to make within the last year... and a few of the people and programs that were touched by the gifts people made through [your local foundation name ]. [ click ]
Now that we have introduced you to our community foundation, I’d like to go into a little more detail about the different ways people can give through their local community foundation. We call them tools for giving , and they can help you achieve your charitable goals. [ click ]
Donors can create a personal legacy in their local community by establishing a fund in their name. We also have many donors who want to honor their family… or maybe their parents, and establish a fund in their family’s name. And businesses and other organizations can establish funds in these names too. We offer named funds for gifts over [$___________]. All grants distributed from their named fund — today and in the future — are then awarded to charities in the name of their fund. It’s a great way for donors to always be remembered for how much they cared for our community. We usually [insert your community foundation practice for honoring donors with grant checks presented in person or through the mail — using a named fund that your advisors may recognize in your example]. [ click ]
A named fund can be any type of fund: Unrestricted , Field of Interest , Designated , or Donor Advised . And, of course, not all gifts are large named funds. I want to walk you through several great giving options. Our community foundation is flexible, and we can provide very personalized service to donors. Unrestricted Funds help meet ever-changing community needs — including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at the time a gift is made. Our local expertise helps us evaluate all aspects of community well-being. This fund is then used to make a difference where it is needed most. Field of Interest Funds are established to help donors target their gifts to address needs in an important area of community life. Some examples of our Field of Interest Funds are [list four funds]. Our board of trustees awards grants to community agencies and programs that are making a difference in each field of interest. Designated Funds are earmarked for a specific nonprofit organization or purpose. These funds provide ongoing funding for local organizations such as [list organizations or uses]. A donor can establish or give to a designated fund for their favorite charity… Many nonprofit organizations establish their own endowment with us because we are “in the business of endowment”; they trust us as stewards of their funds. [Mention applicable minimum gifts.] Donor Advised Funds are a very special type of fund for donors who want ongoing involvement in the use of their gift. They work with our professional grantmaking staff, identifying ways to use dollars from their fund to address the community needs they care about most. Their recommendations are submitted to our board of trustees for approval; we then manage distribution of their grant dollars. [Mention applicable minimum gifts.] Supporting Organizations manage gifts and grants with some similarity to a private foundation. And you can create a fund in your name, your family’s name, or the name of a loved one in any of these categories. [ click ]
Donors can start and maintain their choice of charitable funds in a number of ways. We accept a range of charitable instruments, including: Outright gifts of cash, stock, real estate or other assets… all of which qualify for maximum tax advantage. People can also give through a bequest by designating a portion of their estate. Through a Gift Annuity , your clients can make a gift of cash or other assets to the community foundation now, get immediate tax benefits, and receive back an annuity for life. A gift annuity is a great solution for many older charitable individuals. Or, they can participate in planned giving through a Charitable Lead Trust . The trust pays the community foundation a fixed amount over a number of years. After that, assets go to the beneficiary. With a Charitable Remainder Trust , the trust will pay a beneficiary throughout his or her life, and any remaining assets transfer to the community foundation. Through a Life Estate Contract , your client can transfer his or her home to the community foundation and still enjoy the use of it while living. As you can see, we can accept a very wide variety of assets… ( Note: please list only those charitable instruments that your community foundation is capable of offering .) [ click ]
Now let’s look at some donor stories… real people making a real difference through their community foundation. [ click ] ( Note: The stories included with this presentation are for your use and also to give you ideas to help you create your own local stories. It’s a good idea to create a database of stories on a variety of giving options and then choose the 2-3 that are most relevant to each audience you address.)
This next example I’d like to show you is a composite of several donor giving stories. It’s a realistic, but simplified scenario illustrating the benefits of a more advanced form of planned giving. [ click ]
A couple has identified the following estate planning goals: They want to preserve assets for their children They want to increase their support of their community And they want assurance that their gift is well managed now, and forever. With these goals in mind… [ click ]
They decide upon a Charitable Lead Trust through their community foundation. In this example, the couple transfers $1,000,000 in appreciated assets to their community foundation. Because it is a Lead Trust, $75,000 will be paid annually to their community foundation for 15 years, establishing a fund in their name. After 15 years, the remaining assets will be transferred to their children. And the best thing is that starting with the first gift from their Lead Trust, the family can meet regularly to recommend how to distribute their gift. [ click ]
There are a lot of numbers on this page! It compares the choice of (1) conventional investments during a couple’s life with their entire estate going to their children upon their death, and (2) establishing a Charitable Lead Trust with part of their assets ($1 million in this example), which gives substantial annual payments to their community foundation for 15 years, and then delivers the balance to their children. [ Walk through the line items on this slide comparing the two investment options — click to bring up each section of the slide ] In this example, the couple’s children end up with a larger inheritance and the community, rather than the government, ends up with over $1.1 million. Again, this is a very realistic example, just simplified a bit for this presentation. [ click ]
This is a real donor story, but the family wishes to remain anonymous so we are not using their names here. I wanted to include this story because it is such a wonderful example of how the act of giving can strengthen a family, impact future generations, and improve a local community, all at the same time! [ click ]
The parents in this family have the following philanthropic goals: They want the opportunity to make charitable decisions as a family. They would like hands-on experience for their three children — so each can express his/her own giving preferences. They want to teach their children financial and community responsibility by giving as a family. They want to pass along their family “giving values” to the next generation. [ click ]
With these goals in mind, they chose to set up a Donor Advised Fund at their community foundation. In 1994 they set up the family fund with a gift of $200,000. By 1999 the fund had grown to $250,000. Two times each year the family comes together to recommend charitable distributions. In 1998, they distributed more than $12,000 in grants to their local community. This family has created the opportunity to work together to help improve their community. Their tradition of giving can include future generations... creating a wonderful legacy that will impact their community and their family members far into the future. These donor stories help illustrate the many reasons people choose to give through their community foundation... [click]
First, community foundations are among the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy in the United States today! And, second, a thought from an (unidentified) Greek philosopher… [ click ]
I’d like to conclude by summarizing the ten most common reasons why people choose to give through community foundations. [ click ]
We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. Our professional program staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs. We provide highly personalized service , tailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interests. Our Donor Advised Funds help people invest in the causes they care about most. We accept a wide variety of assets , and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving. [ click ]
We partner with professional advisors to create highly effective approaches to charitable giving. We offer maximum tax advantage under state and federal law. We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants. We build endowment funds that benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies. We are a community leader , convening agencies and resources to create positive change. [ click ]
“When a person plants a tree under which she will never sit, then you know that civilization has come to that land.” We think this is a nice way to help people think about the value and role of community foundations in society today... [ click ]
(Customize this slide with your logo, telephone number and e-mail address) We’re [ your local foundation name] , and we really appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us today. There’s so much more we’d like you to know… so we encourage you to [ suggest next steps and/or way to contact your community foundation ]. Thank you and have a good day.
(Customize this slide with your logo, telephone number and e-mail address) We’re [ your local foundation name] , and we really appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us today. There’s so much more we’d like you to know… so we encourage you to [ suggest next steps and/or way to contact your community foundation ]. Thank you and have a good day.