Good News When We Need It
I am happy to report on four pieces of much needed good news this week. The positivity and real impact on our community inspired and uplifted me. A large outdoor pavilion for Village on Sage Street Situated on the...
Year-End Giving in this Unusual Year
This has been a most unusual year, but its challenges have not diminished our desire to give generously at the holidays. Usually, donors have a list of familiar organizations they like to support each holiday season. This year we...
Learning What is Essential
When COVID-19 first hit our region, it felt like life changed overnight. As with many office-based businesses, we knew we needed to make adjustments. We were literally barraged with messages to close the business and head home, for our...
Virtual Philanthropy Leaders Summit – 2020 Ideas in Action
The Community Foundation of Western Nevada keeps our board, staff, fundholders, and community informed and engaged in effective philanthropy through ongoing communication. My weekly emails, along with our monthly eNewsletter, Community Matters reach out with timely information related to...
In Midst of Challenges – Community Foundation Good News
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...
Community Foundation’s 2020 Scholarship Cycle Looked Different This Year
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...
Nevada Gold Mines Contributes $35,000 to the Community Foundation of Elko County
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 and Stock Market are Considerations in Charitable Giving
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...
The Community Foundation Tradition of Service
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...
Charitable Giving and Tax Planning in 2020
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...