Welcoming Susan Price, our new Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Community Foundation Sonoma County is thrilled to welcome Susan Price as our new Senior Philanthropic Advisor. Susan Price stepped into the nonprofit field after receiving her Master of Arts degree in Leadership in Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community from...
Seeking our our next visionary leader: our President & CEO position specification
After months of preparatory work, stakeholder interviews and surveys, the Search Committee and our search consultants at Carlson Beck have crafted a new Position Specification for the President and CEO. Do you know a stellar candidate? We encourage you to share this...
The Portrait of Sonoma: Finding the Story Behind the Data
In 2014, we helped develop The Portrait of Sonoma, a groundbreaking study which collected and interpreted census data to illuminate issues of inequity. Using the American Human Development Index (HDI) measurements of health, wealth, and education, the study compares...
Our 2021 Annual Report
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 also...
Donor spotlight: Carol Newman and Barry Sovel
“Are you familiar with the Jewish religion? Do you know what ‘tikkun olam’ means?” Carol Newman asks. “It means, ‘to repair the world.’ It’s a mitzvah, a good deed.” Her husband, Barry Sovel, adds, “It’s very much a part of our cultural and religious background.”...
An inspiring experience: CFSC hosts a two-day externship for five local teachers
Community Foundation Sonoma County recently had the pleasure of hosting a two-day teacher externship for a small group of Casa Grande High School educators. The five educators joined our staff at the CFSC office to learn more about the nonprofit field in Sonoma County...
The Sonoma Valley Fund and The Sonoma Catalyst Fund: An Evolution
The Sonoma Valley Fund was born on a park bench. In 2006, Sonoma über-volunteer Whitney Evans read an article about Healdsburg Forever, one of Community Foundation Sonoma County’s regional affiliates, which builds endowment funds and provides grants to nonprofits in...
Donor Spotlight: Sam and Betz Miller
Sam and Betz Miller met when Sam worked in sales for West Publishing, and Betz worked as a cataloging librarian for a Bay Area library. Married for the past 31 years, Betz and Sam have loved making their home in Santa Rosa and, after retiring early, have spent the...
It Takes a County: Learning from Student Feedback
“YouthTruth is changing how sites and districts do school,” says Jessica Progulske of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE). The YouthTruth survey is a national effort to gather student and stakeholder feedback to inform school improvement. It asks students,...
Inspiring philanthropy in Healdsburg & The Sonoma Valley
At CFSC, as we worked to innovate our grantmaking in light of the coronavirus crisis, we asked a critical question: How could we inspire more people to give? We knew our regional affiliates—Healdsburg Forever and the Sonoma Valley Fund—were already doing incredible...
Welcoming José Castro Gambino to our team
Community Foundation Sonoma County welcomes José Castro Gambino as our new Community Impact Officer! José’s dedication to the nonprofit field stems from his desire to give back to his community. Born and raised in Healdsburg, José recognizes the need for nonprofit...
Honoring Juneteenth through your giving
Our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in honor of Juneteenth, which is now a nationally recognized federal holiday. If Juneteenth is a new holiday to you, I wanted to fill you in on the background of this important holiday and offer some resources for...
We’re hiring: Senior Philanthropic Advisor
If you're someone who: Is a mission-driven philanthropic professional who embraces collaboration, open communication, and constructive team partnerships Has been told on more than one occasion that you are an excellent active and empathetic listener Shows up with...
Twelve Ways to Help People in Need in Sonoma County
We’ve been working to keep our donors informed about ways to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. We want to thank all of you who have donated to organizations working in Eastern Europe. Together, our fund holders have contributed nearly $225,000 towards...
50 Nonprofits Receive Over $1M In Grants To Fight Poverty In Sonoma County
Growing economic uncertainty is stretching local nonprofits to their limits. They’re working hard to help an influx of new clients who need support physically, mentally, and financially. The sharp rise in the cost of living has led to financial stress among low-income...