Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants Program Opens
The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Sonoma County Wine Auction, has raised tens of millions of dollars for local causes, helping to address Sonoma County’s most pressing needs and fostering both immediate and long-term change. The...
Introducing Pamela Harris, Our New CFO
We're thrilled to announce that, after an extensive search, Pamela Harris has joined Community Foundation Sonoma County as our Chief Financial Officer. Pamela brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission. Pamela has devoted her career...
What are Sonoma County’s most pressing issues? Hear from Sonoma County Nonprofits.
In December we hosted our virtual Coffee With CFSC event, with over 90 local nonprofit staff and leadership joining us. It was not only an opportunity for us to share our grantmaking plans for the year, but also an opportunity for us all to reflect and learn from each...
Is That Lobbying? Nonprofit Advocacy 101 Event Comes to Sonoma County
CFSC Co-Hosts Nonprofit Advocacy 101 In February, Community Foundation Sonoma County co-hosted Nonprofit Advocacy 101, in collaboration with Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County, the Peter E Haas Jr. Family Fund, and the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation....
$1 million in Grants made through CFSC’s Julia L. Grant Basic Human Needs Grant Program
The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs program addresses the pressing challenge of meeting the basic needs of individuals and families in Sonoma County. This year, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the fund was expanded to provide additional...
Grant Applications Open for our Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs
The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs is returning with an open, competitive grant program this year. Designed to fund safety net services, this program addresses the pressing challenge of meeting the basic needs of individuals and families in Sonoma County....
Request for Proposal: Strategic Plan Facilitation and Stewardship
Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) Request for Proposal: Strategic Plan Facilitation and Stewardship Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary....
We’re Hiring: Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer Lynx Employer Resources is proud to support Community Foundation Sonoma County in its search for a Chief Financial Officer! At CFSC, our team is made up of people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for...
Comida Para Todos: Nurturing Families and Leadership in Sonoma Valley
While serving as an elementary school principal in Sonoma Valley, Maite Iturri made it a priority to work on developing parent leadership. The parents taught classes in the evening, organized support networks during the 2017 fires and according to Iturri, everyone...
Saralee and Richard Kunde: A Legacy
Longtime Sonoma County residents Richard and Saralee Kunde planted seeds for a legacy that will support our community for generations to come. The couple, both from North Bay farming families, made a lasting impact on Sonoma County’s agricultural heritage through...
Generation Housing: Working Towards a More Equitable Sonoma County
California’s housing crisis is nothing new, and the 2017 fires in Sonoma County only exacerbated the ongoing issue. Jen Klose, founder and Executive Director of Generation Housing has been working on finding solutions to the many barriers to local housing. After the...
Co-Investing in Change with the Peter E. Haas, Jr. Fund
After years focusing on Marin County, the Peter E. Haas, Jr. Fund—a supporting organization with the Marin Community Foundation—expanded their service area to include Sonoma County when founders Ginnie and Peter Haas moved to Petaluma. Philanthropy has been a part of...
We’re Hiring: Vice President for Philanthropic Advancement
At Community Foundation Sonoma County, the Board and staff believe in the power of connecting people, ideas, and resources to benefit all who live in Sonoma County. Established in 1983 by a group of local community leaders, CFSC fosters philanthropic growth and...
Introducing our new Vice President for Community Impact, Amy Holter
We are thrilled to share that Amy Holter has been named as our new Vice President for Community Impact! Amy starts her new role on September 12th. After a rigorous recruitment and selection process involving both staff and board members, Amy impressed us with her...
Welcoming Rebecca Rogoway, our new Philanthropic Advisor!
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest member of the team, Rebecca Rogoway! Rebecca will serve as our newest addition to the Philanthropic Planning Team as a Philanthropic Advisor. “I first heard about the Community Foundation through my work at The Living Room. I saw...