COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE

In january 2021, the community foundation established the nonprofit leadership cohort, a group of nonprofits committed to a thriving, equitable and more resilient region. Our focus was to enhance our regional sector's shared effectiveness, capacity and sustainability to better serve the community. Out of this work came three priorities: strengthen the capacity of the nonprofits serving our region through training and professional development; bring more nonprofit organizations to the table and create new ways to engage and connect as a sector; and build awareness about the work and impact of nonprofits within our organizations, and throughout the community.(continued in schedule o)

The community foundation makes personal philanthropy flexible, easy and effective. The foundation convenes local leaders and offers specialized services to ensure charitable giving is as effective as possible. The foundation provides generous people with high level strategic thinking on ways to meet community challenges. By endowing contributions for charitable purposes, the community foundation is building a significant, permanent source of support for the community now and into the future. Examples of charitable fund impact include: -the fredericksburg savings charitable fund supports nonprofits with general operating support including community development, housing assistance, scholarships, local education, medical facilities, community groups, cultural organizations and other similar types of organizations and civic-minded projects that contribute to the quality of life in the counties of caroline, king george, spotsylvania and stafford and the city of fredericksburg. -the duff mcduff green, jr. Fund supports programs in the region that: 1) promote recreation opportunities in the community, 2) benefit our region's youth, and 3) advance local historic/cultural preservation. -the women and girls fund involves women in making grants that benefit area women and girls in need.