March 14, 2023 Introducing our new President and CEO, Óscar Chávez

Posted at 11:55h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff

We are thrilled to share that Óscar Chávez has been named as our new President & CEO! Óscar has been a community leader for more than 25 years and he has a deep understanding of Sonoma County and a proven track record of convening people...

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December 6, 2022 Celebrating Ariana Díaz De León

Posted at 13:54h in Foundation News, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

We are honored to celebrate Ariana Díaz De León and her work at Community Foundation Sonoma County as she wraps up over four years of contributing to the foundation’s Community Impact team. Ariana first joined Community Foundation Sonoma County in 2018 as Community Impact Officer, where...

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November 21, 2022 Celebrating, Honoring, and Bidding Farewell

Posted at 10:45h in Foundation News, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

We are grateful to honor the incredible work and contributions of our colleague Karin Demarest as we share that she is wrapping up eleven years of dedicated service on behalf of Community Foundation Sonoma County. Karin first joined Community Foundation Sonoma County in 2011. She played...

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February 14, 2022 Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants Open Today

Posted at 08:30h in Featured Stories, Foundation News, Growing Philanthropy, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter

The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s Sonoma County Wine Auction brings together caring vintners, growers and donors to support all communities across Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants program is a broadly accessible, responsive grants program to address the most pressing needs in our communities, offering...

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February 11, 2022 Welcoming Sheryl Alexander, our Interim CEO

Posted at 15:46h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff, Press Releases, Professional Advisors Newsletter

We are delighted to welcome Sheryl Alexander to our team this week. Sheryl joins us as our Interim CEO, a role she is well prepared for with past leadership experience that includes serving as President and CEO at Inland Empire Community Foundation, among other leadership...

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February 11, 2022 Saying Bon Voyage to our President and CEO, Elizabeth Brown

Posted at 12:39h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff

After announcing Beth's departure back in December, our staff and board offered bon voyage toasts to our very own Elizabeth Brown this week. As we celebrate Beth’s nine years of leadership and wish her the very best in her coming role with the Arthur M....

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October 25, 2021 Celebrating Elly Grogan

Posted at 12:16h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

Today we’re honored to celebrate Elly Grogan’s work at the foundation as we say goodbye to having her on board with us full-time. Elly first joined Community Foundation Sonoma County in May of 2014. Her passion and dedication to supporting our community led her to hold...

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September 3, 2021 Staff Appreciation, Meet Rachel Harstad

Posted at 02:30h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

CFSC Staff Appreciation! Rachel Harstad is a strong believer in the power of investing. So, when she learned about Community Foundation Sonoma County, and how they pool the resources of many like-minded people and even multiply and extend the impact long-term through investing, she knew that...

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August 20, 2021 Staff Appreciation, Meet Kristin Nelson

Posted at 02:00h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

CFSC Staff Appreciation! Kristin Nelson is a do-gooder who believes in the power of community. Whether community is neighbors, colleagues, or strangers with shared interests and challenges, Kristin trusts that together, community can influence positive change. Her work at the Community Foundation focuses on building relationships between...

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August 13, 2021 Staff Appreciation, Meet Rosa Colin Vasquez

Posted at 11:00h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

Here is this week's CFSC Staff Appreciation! With a strong desire to learn and a positive attitude, Rosa fits right in at Community Foundation Sonoma County where she receives consistent support from her colleagues. Throughout her time at the Foundation, Rosa’s knowledge of nonprofit organizations has...

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