Community Foundations Centennial
A Community Foundation’s Grassroots Approach to Revitalizing Neighborhoods
Lessons Learned
For organizations, seeking to engage with the communities they serve in more meaningful ways requires an openness to new ideas, perspectives, and approaches. Denver Foundation President David Miller recommends exploring the Asset Based Community Development approach that focuses…
Brooklyn’s Boom Brings Change and Crisis to Some
"We need more agency for people in communities, not just people with money. We’re giving so much voice to new people moving in...My grandmother shouldn't have to battle to keep her apartment."
These words were spoken by Donovan, a 16-year-old resident of East New York, last month in a roundtable…
Girls' Health in Girls' Hands: Mobilizing Monterey County to Align Social Action
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
Monterey County, California, is a…
Community Foundation of the Great River Bend & Aligning Social Action
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
In the Quad Cities, a bi-state community…
Rallying Support for Rural Schools
Lessons Learned
Julie Leeth, Executive Vice President for the Community Foundation of the Ozarks says many lessons emerged from the effort to develop and sustain the Rural Schools Partnership.
Here are some of her takeaways about how to get strong alignment and support behind a major initiative…
How Data Can Unearth Innovative Solutions to 'Wicked' Problems
The Community Foundations of Canada’s Vital Signs is an annual community check-up, conducted by community foundations across Canada – and now around the world – that uses data to measure the vitality of our communities.
The effort started in the late 1990s at the Toronto Community Foundation (TCF…
Using Data to Guide the Future
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
The Lincoln Community Foundation, along…
Intelligence for Bold and Proactive Philanthropy
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
It’s amazing what generous people will do…
Measuring a Community's Vital Signs
Lessons Learned
Michael Batchelor is CEO of the Erie Community Foundation
Erie Community Foundation President Mike Batchelor believes that community foundations are ideally positioned to quarterback efforts such as Vital Signs.
“Frankly, we have the money, we have the long-term perspective,…
What’s Next for Community Knowledge
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
Last fall I joined community foundation…
Registration is Now Open for the 2014 Annual Conference: Philanthropy Exchange
A brand new conference experience – Philanthropy Exchange – supercharges the Council on Foundations' Annual Conference with enhanced networking opportunities, an inclusive perspective on the shared values of the field, and a focus on the issues that matter to you.
Join over a thousand of your…
#CF100 - A Century of Making a Difference
Roles of Community Foundations
Sharing Community Information (February)
Aligning Social Action (March)
Engaging the Community (April)
Deploying Financial Capital (May)
Financial & Donor Services (June)
Expanding Financial Capital (July)
Community Planning (August)
Building Community…
Community Foundation Atlas
We are pleased to partner with the Cleveland Foundation to promote a groundbreaking international project that will inform community philanthropy around the globe. The Community Foundation Atlas will be unveiled at our Centennial Year, Fall Conference for Community Foundations next October 20-22 in…
2014 Fall Conference for Community Foundations
October 19-22 | Preconference October 18-19 | Cleveland, Ohio
This year marks the Community Foundation Centennial, and we look forward to celebrating alongside the Cleveland Foundation, the nation's first community foundation. Programming will celebrate the rich legacy and bright future of place-…
Community Foundations Centennial
In 2014, the Council marked the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, the Cleveland Foundation, by celebrating the impact of the first century of community philanthropy and looking ahead to the next 100 years.
The centennial offered a unique opportunity to reflect on the…
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