A Letter from Óscar: Reflecting on my first year as President and CEO of Community Foundation Sonoma County 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 Community Foundation Sonoma County in Santa Rosa.…

Community Foundation Sonoma County is thrilled to announce a search for our next colleague, a Planned Giving Advisor! At CFSC, our team is made up of people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for investing in the promise of Sonoma County. We are deliberate, intentional, and…

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 local causes, helping to address Sonoma County’s most pressing needs…

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

In December we hosted our virtual Coffee With CFSC 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 other.…

CFSC Co-Hosts Nonprofit Advocacy 101 In February, Community Foundation Sonoma County 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 Advocacy, a program of Alliance for Justice, led the event, which was

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 resources specifically to address hunger and food

Kerri joined Linkenheimer in November 2014 with 10 years of public accounting experience. She graduated in 2004 from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and a minor in Economics. She has been practicing in public accounting since. Throughout her

Michelle has 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to ultra-high net-worth families, providing solutions for complex wealth management issues. She was formerly the chief operating officer and chief compliance officer at Ohana Advisors where she was responsible for establishing and executing the strategic objectives of the multi-family office,…