Using the Community Foundation Centennial Portfolio

Using the Community Foundation Centennial Portfolio

Facilitator: Larry Pejeau, Brown County Community Foundation Expert Panel: Beverly Matthews, Henry County Community Foundation Dawn Brown, Grant County Community Foundation

The Portfolio uses the 100 th anniversary to promote core values. Is a tool to generate awareness of and interest in your organization. Contains new graphics well suited for sharing and for social media. Can be customized to highlight information particular to your organization. Can be shared via social networks, your website, e-newsletters and promotional materials.

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2014: A Big Year for Community Foundations Everywhere 2014: A Big Year for Community Foundations Everywhere One hundred years ago, in 1914, the first community foundation was established in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. One hundred years ago, in 1914, the first community foundation was established in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. Today, Hometown Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States, collectively managing more than $48 billion in assets and making grants of approximately $4.5 billion a year to improve life in their communities. There are more than 1,700 community foundations worldwide. Today, Brown County Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States, collectively managing more than $48 billion in assets and making grants of approximately $4.5 billion a year to improve life in their communities. There are more than 1,700 community foundations worldwide. Since we were established in year, Hometown Community Foundation has made grants of more than $amount to address pressing needs and important local causes, through the generous gifts of our donors. Additional CF history facts. Since we were established in 1993, Brown County Community Foundation has made grants of more than $10M to address pressing needs and important local causes, through the generous gifts of our donors. Additional Brown County Community Foundation facts: In the past year alone, we ve: In the past year alone, we ve: Established XX new funds to improve life in Hometown Granted $amount to causes or organizations, e.g., childhood hunger, education and more Partnered with XX local nonprofit organizations, including examples that suggest range, prominence and impact We re proud to be part of this vibrant field of community philanthropy Established 175 new funds to improve life in Nashville and Brown County. In 2014 endowed funds granted $200K to causes or organizations supporting literacy, hunger, scholarships, youth, art and other areas of shared concern. Partnered with local nonprofit organizations to build capacity and grow programs including summer camp at the YMCA, a large art project at BETA, 4H horse show equipment and communication equipment for our county s reserve deputies. Awarded over $35K in scholarships to our Brown County High School graduates plus another Lilly Endowment full four year scholarship to Issac Glusenkamp to attend Butler University. We re proud to be part of this vibrant field of community philanthropy

The calendar activity plan focuses on Facebook activity but can be used with other social media. Customize the posts to your specific organization. Visual assets provided in Microsoft Power point. How to tips for customizing posts is included. Regular posts include; 10 reasons series. Donor story post. Great grant post. Resident engagement post. Youth philanthropy post. Profile badge during National Philanthropy Day or month or other promotional opportunity.

Each tool in this section of the portfolio can be easily customized. Flyers include: About Our Community Foundation flyer. Charitable Gifts and Funds flyer. Endowment flyer. Donor Advised flyer. Field of Interest flyer. By and For the People flyer. Deciding to Give questionnaire for advisor clients. Gathering Good story tool.

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