We live in an incredible community — beautiful, vibrant, friendly, optimistic and this year, greatly challenged. Our spirits can use a dose of good news, and I am pleased to share some from the Community Foundation with you. Generosity...
Managing the Community Foundation’s scholarship program is always an intense and rewarding annual focus of work from February to July. This year was as inspiring as ever, though the process looked a bit different. Students still submitted their applications...
The Community Foundation of Elko County received a huge boost with an unexpected donation of $35,000 from Nevada Gold Mines. Nevada Gold Mines is a member of the Community Foundation of Elko County Builders’ Club, a group of businesses...
Taxes are expected to go up regardless of the November election’s result as every level of government, nationally, statewide, and locally, faces severe budget deficits. Speculation is that in addition to increased tax rates at all income levels, changes...
I am proud to share that last Monday marked 20 years for me with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. My profound thanks go out to thousands of donors, hundreds of fundholders, about two dozen staff members I’ve had...
The CARES Act which provides relief for the nation includes provisions to encourage charitable giving. For those who don’t itemize their tax returns, gifts to charities of “up to $300” can be deducted. For those who do itemize, and...
Just a month ago I thought life seemed hunky-dory. The Community Foundation had big goals for 2020 based on the investment performance and accomplishments of last year. We felt a sense of excitement and optimism about the future. Then...
Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest independent charity evaluator. As a guide to intelligent giving, their mission is to “make impactful philanthropy easier for all.” The Community Foundation recognizes the Charity Navigator website as a valuable tool to help...
The Twentieth Century Club of Reno hosted the 2019 Northen Nevada Women & Philanthropy Forum on Thursday, to engage and explore women’s philanthropy in the United States. More than 200 women attended the event at the Atlantis. Sarah Nathan,...
Two 2018 Community Foundation High School Giving Circles each recommended $10,000 in grants to the following nonprofit organizations. The Circles were funded by Community Foundation donors who encourage young people in our community to learn about philanthropy. The 2018...