Brennan Gould

February 13, 2023
Brennan Gould is President and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. The Foundation is a community-centered, equity-forward organization with a mission to drive positive, sustainable change in Charlottesville and its surrounding communities. As President, Brennan oversees all aspects of the Foundation’s strategy, vision and operations. The Foundation currently manages over $300 million in assets and distributes over $35 million Read More

Christine Sorensen

February 13, 2023
Christine Sorensen is the Lead Management and Policy Analyst, for the USDA Rural Development Rural Partners Network.  Christine has been a member of the team designing and implementing the federal interagency collaborative network, Rural Partners Network, from its inception. As part of her work, she has been assisting with the design of the program, community selection process (both Tribal and Read More
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February 2023: News and Notes from NCFP’s Members and Partners

February 2, 2023
Network News highlights updates from NCFP’s members and network partners. Current NCFP members or network partners are encouraged to email us with news they would like shared with the community.  Stephanie Ellis-Smith Shares Expertise on Nike Anani’s Podcast NCFP partner, board member, and CEO of Phila Engaged Giving joins Nike Anani to discuss why donors’ relationships with wealth are critical Read More
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Coming Together for the Greater Good

February 1, 2023 | Katie Leh
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Concinnity, an annual newsletter for the Andrus Family Philanthropy Program, and reposted here with permission. In the more than 20 years since the Andrus Family Philanthropy Program was created, the program and the Andrus Family Fund have grown and evolved. Learn about the ways that the program serves as a model of Read More

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

January 31, 2023
At Federation, we identify, evaluate and address these priorities with unparalleled commitment, passion and sensitivity. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure that needs are met to create a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community and to foster and strengthen our connection with Jews in Israel and around the world. Read More

Santa Barbara Foundation

January 30, 2023
For over 90 years, the Santa Barbara Foundation has been a catalyst for change. We analyze issues to identify challenges that burden people every day in Santa Barbara County. We convene community stakeholders to build coalitions and partner with nonprofits and other leaders working on the front lines. Together, we chart a direction and mobilize people like you to support Read More

LOCUS Impact Investing

January 25, 2023
LOCUS believes that philanthropy and mission-driven investors should work alongside communities to grow economies that work for all. We partner with these impact investors to redefine their role as capital providers, activate investments and endowments for community impact, and use their capital as a tool to drive equitable prosperity. LOCUS is a national nonprofit consultancy and mission-driven investment advisory firm.We Read More
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Philanthropic Purpose in Action

January 25, 2023
Philanthropic purpose matters whether you are just beginning your work or are a long-established family philanthropy. But what are the benefits of articulating your philanthropic purpose and what does it look like in action? We explore how The Helen J. Serini Foundation has used its core values to guide its work and how the David Rockefeller Fund revisited its philanthropic Read More

Lee A. Jones

January 25, 2023
Lee Jones works closely with federal partners and RPN communities to deliver on the federal government’s commitment to rural America. The RPN is co-led by USDA and the Domestic Policy Council at the White House. In a federal public service career spanning more than two decades, Lee’s time with USDA Rural Development includes work in the national RD Operations Office, Read More