by Caitlin Childs | Nov 30, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
In Sonoma County we consider ourselves lucky to escape the snowy, downright freezing weather that many of our fellow Americans contend with over the winter months. But that’s also taking for granted a dry, warm place to call home that insulates us from the elements....
by Caitlin Childs | Nov 30, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
At Community Foundation Sonoma County, we regularly share things we are personally and professional grateful for. It is, quite frankly, part of our culture and the work we do every day. Recently, President and CEO Beth Brown led our staff through a “speed gratitude”...
by Caitlin Childs | Nov 29, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
A New York Times review of How To Survive a Plague – The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tamed AIDS by David France caught our eye. The review is beautifully written, inspiring and highlights the moving work AIDS activists and scientist undertook to create a...
by Caitlin Childs | Nov 29, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Reframe the holidays in your workplace to include a more generous approach to your community and selves. Research shows that employee satisfaction is higher amongst individuals whose employers participate in community engagement (i.e. making donations, volunteering...
by Caitlin Childs | Nov 29, 2016 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Preparing for family holiday gatherings is more than determining who gets the guest bedroom and who gets the sofa. It is more than finding gluten-free dessert recipes and the frenzy of assembling complicated toys at the last minute. Instead holiday family gatherings...
