Sonoma Community Foundation Announces the Launch of the Resilient Organizations Program: New Training Initiative to Bolster Health & Human Service Nonprofits in Sonoma County   Santa Rosa, CA — Sonoma Community Foundation (SCF) is thrilled to announce the launch...

Sonoma Community Foundation Welcomes Deirdre Holbrook as Vice President for Philanthropic Advancement We are thrilled to share that Deirdre Holbrook will be joining Sonoma Community Foundation as our new Vice President for Philanthropic Advancement, starting on July...

Resilience Fund Grant Supports Two New Wildfire Response Vehicles Starting this week, two new wildfire response vehicles will be servicing the areas of Santa Rosa, thanks to the hard work of the Santa Rosa Fire Foundation and a Resilience Fund grant from Sonoma...

The Philanthropic Planning Team plays a pivotal role in guiding donors to achieve their charitable goals and maximize the impact of their philanthropy. This team works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their values and aspirations and to...

It is with great appreciation and some sadness that we share with you that after 10 years of dedicated service to our organization, Kristin Nelson will leave Sonoma Community Foundation in July. While we bid farewell to Kristin, who has been an integral part of our...

On Wednesday, May 29th, Sonoma Community Foundation, First Five Sonoma County, and the Sonoma County Imagination Library Advisory Board held a press conference to announce the launch of the Sonoma County Imagination Library. SCF CEO & President Óscar Chávez spoke at...

A Letter from Óscar: Reflecting on my first year as President and CEO of Sonoma Community Foundation A year ago, I walked through the doors of a very familiar place—a place that has long felt like home to me— the offices of Sonoma Community Foundation in Santa Rosa.  ...

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants Program Opens for 2024 Apply Today: Applications Open March 11 - April 12 The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Sonoma County Wine Auction, has raised tens of millions of dollars for...

Introducing Pamela Harris, Our New CFO! We're thrilled to announce that, after an extensive search, Pamela Harris has joined Sonoma Community Foundation as our Chief Financial Officer. Pamela brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission....

In December we hosted our virtual Coffee With SCF 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...

SCF Co-Hosts Nonprofit Advocacy 101 In February, Sonoma Community Foundation 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. Bolder...

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...

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....

Sonoma Community Foundation (SCF) 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. Martin...

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...