Notes from our CEO Archives - Community Foundation Sonoma County

Welcoming Óscar Óscar Chávez smiling, text reads: "Welcoming Óscar Chávez"

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...

CFSC 2021 Annual Report Cover photo: Clients of Coastal Seniors, a nonprofit serving isolated seniors who live on the rural Sonoma County coast, arrive to pick up hot meals to take home from a weekly food pick-up hosted by the organization in Fort Ross.

August 10, 2022 Our 2021 Annual Report

Posted at 12:24h in Annual Report, Featured Stories, Foundation News, Growing Philanthropy, Notes from our CEO

Since joining the Community Foundation Sonoma County as interim CEO in February of 2022, I’ve been grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the dedicated and talented staff, meet our donors, and work with our board as we seek our next permanent CEO. I’ve...

Sheryl Alexander, Interim President & CEO wearing a blue floral shirt and a bright smile on her face.

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...

Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO wearing a white sweater and a big smile.

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....