
Transforming Communities
News and opinion about community foundations and philanthropy
Community Foundations Elevate the Generosity of Black Philanthropists Ahead of Give 8/28 Day
For Central Carolina Community Foundation Give 8/28 Day offers an opportunity to help build relationships with Black donors and forge stronger connections with nonprofits in its community.
Hawai’i Community Foundation Commits $1 Million to Support Those Affected by Maui Wildfires
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) has activated its Maui Strong Fund — which will provide shelter, food and financial assistance to partners on the ground in Maui.
Reforms Should Close Loopholes Without Restricting Giving
A 5-percent mandatory payout on individual donor-advised fund accounts would likely result in a decline in total giving at a time when people are looking to the nonprofit sector to do more.
Community Foundations Tackle Criminal Justice Issues
National Criminal Justice Month may be over, but community foundations’ support of initiatives to reform our criminal justice system are a year-round commitment.
Donor-Advised Funds Deliver Flexibility for a New Era of Charitable Giving
Americans have long distinguished themselves through unusually high rates of charitable giving, and recent crises have made clear that their generosity will be needed even more in the years ahead to meet our nation’s acute needs.
Community Foundations Activate Funds in Response to Tragedies in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay
In response to the mass shootings in both Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation has launched their Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund.
Black Belt Community Foundation Responds to Storm in Selma
The Black Belt Community Foundation has activated the Selma Recovery Fund in response to storms and a tornado that caused significant damage.
Community Foundations Launch Relief Funds Aimed at Hurricane Ian Recovery
Donors can help with Hurricane Ian relief efforts by donating to these funds launched by local community foundations.
Highland Park Establishes Fund to Address Shooting Tragedy
In response to this week’s mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., the Highland Park Community Foundation has established the July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund, which will go directly to victims and survivors.
Greater Buffalo Provides Support to Survivors in Response to Mass Shooting
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has launched the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund, in response to the mass shooting that took place on May 14 at a Tops Supermarket in Buffalo.
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