by Caitlin Childs | Nov 1, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Resilience Fund
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors, organizations and businesses inside and outside the community, SCF’s Resilience Fund has grown to over $4 million, and has allowed the Foundation to make emergency grants to 11 local nonprofits. The funds will help...
by Caitlin Childs | Sep 22, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
We recently celebrated making $200 million in grants with our current and former board of directors. This is a milestone that reflects 34-years’ worth of work, commitment, and inspiration. We celebrate this in 2017, but without their tireless work since the inception...
by Caitlin Childs | Aug 23, 2017 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
In 1984, Sonoma Community Foundation began making its first grants. Jean Schulz persuaded Rolf Illsley, cofounder of Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc. to donate $10,000. “We recognized we needed to give grants in order to get newspaper attention,” Schulz said. “We made...
by Caitlin Childs | Jun 28, 2017 | Nonprofit Newsletter
The Center for Effective Philanthropy recently released a report on the role of program officers at foundations. Our Vice President for Programs, Karin Demarest, reflects on this report and what it means for Sonoma Community Foundation. Read her blog post and the...
by Caitlin Childs | Jun 28, 2017 | Nonprofit Newsletter
Please join us for coffee and conversation on August 10th with our Vice President for Programs, Karin Demarest. This is an opportunity to meet other community leaders and learn about Sonoma Community Foundation. Click here for details and to register.
