by Caitlin Childs | Feb 11, 2022 | 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...
by Caitlin Childs | Sep 24, 2020 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff, Professional Advisors Newsletter
We are delighted to welcome Kris Van Giesen to our team as our Senior Vice President for Philanthropic Planning. Kris was born and raised in Santa Rosa (go SRHS Panthers!) and is a lifelong fan of the Cal Bears. Kris and his wife Holly are soon to be...
by Caitlin Childs | Jun 19, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Professional Advisors Newsletter
Mentors change the world. They empower success and support young people through their journey to reach their goals and dreams. They enable growth, connection, experiences and as 10,000 Degrees Sonoma County says, “They believe in their amazing students!” This past...
by Caitlin Childs | Mar 24, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Professional Advisors Newsletter
Women are changing the nature and structure of philanthropy (and not just because they are giving more and more often than men). They are redefining what giving is about by using their work to build cultural understanding and open conversations about difference. Some...
by Caitlin Childs | Mar 24, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Professional Advisors Newsletter
Mary Stompe’s high job satisfaction is rooted in a truly personal situation; her mother experienced what far too many seniors do. Mary explains, “My own mother, who had lived a middle class life in Marin, began a rapid downward spiral when my father died unexpectedly....
by Caitlin Childs | Feb 22, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Professional Advisors Newsletter
At Community Foundation Sonoma County, we believe in the power of connecting people, ideas and resources to benefit all who live here. One critical component of our mission includes ensuring that all funds are managed with prudent fiduciary oversight and good...
