by Caitlin Childs | Feb 29, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Philanthropist and community leader Marv Soiland’s legacy to Sonoma County is immeasurable. In addition to a business dynasty, he instilled a philanthropic value into both his family and community. Marv reminded everyone that it is critical to “give ten and save...
by Caitlin Childs | Feb 29, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter
What happens when 15 of Sonoma County’s most interesting women nonprofit leaders get together? A lot of laughter and support bubbles out of the room. Partnerships and friendships are formed. Ideas and best practices are generously shared. A circle of support is...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 29, 2016 | Donor Newsletter
Just four months after the devastating wildfires ravaged Lake County, community members are planning the next phase of recovery. Their determination to rebuild is supported by government, private and nonprofit resources. Earlier in January, Senator Mike McGuire...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 27, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Kristin Nelson, experimented with her family recently. As part of a community read-along, her family followed the advice and recommendations of New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, in The Opposite of Spoiled in pursuit of raising her...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 27, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Inspired by the Press Democrat slide show of the most checked out library books in 2015, some of our board and staff have agreed to share a compelling book they read in 2015. Beth’s pick The Road to Character by David Brooks My favorite book always tends to be the one...
by Caitlin Childs | Dec 16, 2015 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
The Philanthropic Planning Team loves to ask questions that help identify values, life experiences and knit people together. This recent blog post by Leslie Silverman on Philanthropy Northwest has the power to do the same thing. Ms. Silverman, highlights eight...
