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Jim Pfrommer

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Investment Leads to Impact

April 19th, 2019 at 12:56 pm

When thinking about investing, do you think about the stock market and maybe also real property? Did you know donors to the Community Foundation think about their charitable giving as an investment? Companies in the region are no different when they think about giving back to the community. A common denominator in all types of […]

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Giving is Easy when Giving through the Community Foundation

April 4th, 2019 at 4:17 pm

One of the most important aspects of giving through the Community Foundation of Western Nevada is that we make giving easy, and effective. Giving seems easy when you write a check. All you need to do is get a receipt for your taxes. But from hundreds of conversations, I know that writing a check is not […]

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High School Giving Circle – Next Generation of Philanthropists

December 27th, 2018 at 3:38 pm

Two High School Giving Circles funded by two donors in 2018 have concluded their meetings by each recommending $10,000 in grants. On 10 consecutive Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the trophy bowl of chocolates in the Community Foundation entrance was raided as the members of the High School Giving Circles entered for their meetings. The students’ […]

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2018 Partnership Grants Awarded to 5 Northern Nevada Nonprofits

November 15th, 2018 at 11:49 am

Five northern Nevada nonprofits were awarded $52,627 on November 9 at the Partnership Grant Celebration at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Domestic Violence Resource Center, The Generator, Note-Ables Music Therapy Services, Urban Roots, and Wells Family Resource Center, Wells, Nevada were chosen for: Their grasp of the importance of evaluation The organization’s commitment to […]

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Philanthropic Parenting – Family Wealth, Family Values

November 2nd, 2018 at 11:57 am

What is most important to pass on to our kids and grandkids, to future generations? In my experience, our values are more important than our wealth. I am impressed that so many families involved with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada have integrated philanthropic parenting into their lives. Numerous studies cite the engagement of our […]

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Campaign for Our Community takes off!

Village on Sage Street

It takes our community to build this village

Jim Pfrommer

A life well-lived. Leading and connecting to engage a caring community.

Campaign For Our Community

For Good. Forever.