Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

These three board members have recently joined our Governing Board! Many of you may have interacted with Josephus, Charles, or Ashleigh in the community, and now we're excited to have them (and their expertise) be part of the foundation. Help us give them a warm welcome by dropping a message in the comments. 👇

Read more about our new board members here: https://cacfonline.org/charlottesville-area-community-foundation-welcomes-three-new-board-members/

The Bama Works Fund and the Twice Is Nice Fund are now accepting applications!

⭐ Bama Works, a grant made by the Dave Mathews Band, supports broad community initiatives. Bama opened for its second round of applications July 1st. Organizations are eligible to apply once per year. Apply by August 29, 2024.

💥 Twice Is Nice Fund seeks innovative proposals from local partners who provide services to seniors in need. Apply by August 29, 2024.

Read more and apply by visiting our website: https://cacfonline.org/grants/opportunities/

We are so excited to welcome our new Accounting Manager, Symia Tabron, to the team!

Symia brings over 15 years of expertise in finance and leadership in public accounting and non-profit organizations.

She is a dedicated member of the Charlottesville community, and spends her free time volunteering on the football field.

Please join us in giving Symia a warm welcome! Say hello or pop a welcoming message in the comments 🔽

We kicked off June with a visit to Buckingham county, home of Carter G. Woodson, and a sprawling history (and present!) of Black resistance.

We heard from community members who are working on creating a Buckingham Black History Museum to archive their family's collections, community members revamping spaces for early childhood care, and others restoring historical structures to better serve their communities.

One of our staff members calls Buckingham home, and there's nothing more beautiful than seeing how community members light up when they realize someone from CACF shares their experience.

We had a packed room, and felt an immense amount of gratitude and excitement for the dreams, work, and dedication of those who attended our community office hours, and the many communities they represent.

We'll be back in Buckingham in the fall. Sign up for our newsletter to follow us along on our journey: https://cacfonline.org/email-updates/

Buckingham, Orange, and Fluvanna: we'll see you soon! Save the date and drop in to chat with our team, share your work, or get more information on our programs! We're excited to be in your communities.

This week, we wrapped up our first round of community office hours in Louisa! We're full of gratitude for those who came out and welcomed us in to their community and shared the work they're doing in Louisa.

Be on the lookout for more community office hours happening in June! Buckingham, Orange, and Fluvanna we're coming your way 👀

Our staff were all smiles at this year's Philanthropy Day! Thank you to the Center for Nonprofit Excellence for introducing this year's philanthropy champions and giving us the space to continue reflecting on philanthropy's role in our region.

We'll be in Nelson today! Stop by any time from 12-4 to say hi or learn more about our grants programs!

Are you part of an organization or group in Greene, Nelson, or Louisa? Drop in during one of these times to meet with CACF staff members and learn more about our grants and other opportunities!

We plan on visiting all counties in our service region this year. Stay tuned for information on where we'll be next!

⭐ A BIG thank you to everyone who came out to our first community office hours in Greene County! We're grateful for the warm welcome, the stories you shared with us, and your impactful work.

➡️ We'll be visiting Nelson County and Louisa County next! Come say hello and stay tuned for more dates throughout the year.

Last week to apply for our Senior Finance Manager position! Read more and apply here: https://www.thesparkmill.com/job-openings/2024/1/29/senior-accountant-charlottesville-area-community-foundation?fbclid=IwAR3c-GU7eDwm2_dKdt4oKZok_0XIYy5COX-1gbYt7oAW6Sm67u70I7hLNl4

We are happy to announce we are working with Charlottesville Area Community Foundation in their search for a new Senior Finance Manager! The position is open through March 17, 2024. 💡 Learn more & apply here: https://www.thesparkmill.com/job-openings/2024/1/29/senior-accountant-charlottesville-area-community-foundation . .

Are you part of an organization or group in Greene, Nelson, or Louisa? Drop in during one of these times to meet with CACF staff members and learn more about our grants and other opportunities!

We plan on visiting all counties in our service region this year. Stay tuned for information on where we'll be next!

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Kisha Bwenge, our new Senior Capacity Building Manager!

🌐 Kisha works with the Programs team to provide direct capacity building support to grant partners, oversees the Catchafire program, and serves as a liaison for our Agency Funds.

🐶 Outside of work, Kisha loves exploring Virginia with her partner and two dogs, hosting dinner parties with her cookbook club, and learning new tricks on her retro roller skates.

🔗 Visit our website to learn more about Kisha's work: https://cacfonline.org/kisha-bwenge-named-senior-capacity-building-manager/

🔎 We're looking for a Senior Finance Manager! Know someone who would be a good fit? Send them our way! Follow the link to read more and apply: https://www.thesparkmill.com/job-openings/2024/1/29/senior-accountant-charlottesville-area-community-foundation

We are happy to announce we are working with Charlottesville Area Community Foundation in their search for a new Senior Finance Manager! The position is open through March 17, 2024. 💡 Learn more & apply here: https://www.thesparkmill.com/job-openings/2024/1/29/senior-accountant-charlottesville-area-community-foundation . .

🎉 Meet Daniel, our new Donor Relations Manager for Advised Competitive Grants!

🌟 Daniel joins us with a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to improving lives in our community. Daniel will work closely with the Advancement team to build relationships with fundholders and community partners, and will lead all aspects of the Community Foundation’s application-based, competitive, and donor-advised grant programs.

🚙 Outside of work, Daniel is a devoted father and husband, an electric car enthusiast, and a pro on his OneWheel Electric Unicycle (sadly there's no emoji for that one 😆)

Welcome to the team, Daniel!

👋 After more than 5 years at the foundation, this month will be Katie Kling’s last.

📢 Katie hasn’t been just a colleague, she’s been a strong advocate for the community, an invaluable mentor to the team, and a relationship builder at heart. Her work has allowed us to engage with countless donors, nonprofit partners, and community members.

⬇️ As Katie embarks on her next adventure, we want to shower her with love, gratitude, and best wishes. If you’ve had the pleasure of working with Katie, drop a note for her below

📢 Is your organization or group working on a community initiative in the region? Or are you doing work that benefits Louisa County?

📌 The BAMA Works Fund and the Louisa County Community Fund are for applications now! Get yours in before February 29th to be considered for this cycle.

Visit bit.ly/bamaworks to read more about the BAMA Works Fund

Visit bit.ly/lccfund to read more about the Louisa County Community Fund

🌟 Please join us in giving a hearty welcome to our new Director of Finance, Vivi Rogers!

💚 Vivi will work closely with our finance team and play a key role in ensuring the foundation delivers on our mission to improve quality of life as a community-centered, equity-forward organization by maintaining strong financial health, sound fiscal stewardship, and organizational integrity and compliance.

📊 Vivi holds a BS in Accounting from Indiana University Bloomington and has led finance and administration teams for several small businesses and nonprofits in Chicago, Santa Fe, and for the past 17 years in Charlottesville.

🚴‍♀️ Beyond work, Vivi enjoys the quiet that comes with being in the woods and finds joy in cycling the many hills of our region. She always says yes to a coffee with a friend, and lately has been discovering the art of weaving.

Hi! I'm Joumana, the new Senior Communications Manager, and the face behind the Community Foundation's social media.

I'm responsible for engaging our region’s diverse audiences and working to develop intentional & values-based communications.

When I'm not working, I'm writing poems, making art, and eating copious amounts of gelato.

Are you a community member or partner with the foundation or want to learn more about what we do? Drop me a message. I love connecting with you!

🚨 The Sudden & Urgent Needs grant and the Solidarity grant are now open for applications!

The Sudden & Urgent Needs grant will help ensure organizations have access to resources needed to provide services in response to a community crisis or an emergent need.

The Solidarity grant will provide a more equitable way for the Community Foundation to directly invest its resources in Black and Brown communities of African, Latine, Asian, Arab, and Native American (ALAANA) descent.

Read more below 👇 or by visiting our website:

We're thrilled to introduce Terrel White as our new Director of Advancement at the Community Foundation! 🌟

Terrel will lead our resource development, donor education, and philanthropic services, connecting donors with impactful community initiatives. He brings a wealth of experience in fund development and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion consulting.

Terrel holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Social Work from USC and a Master of Science in Non-Profit Administration and Fundraising from CMU. He's also the founder of Werq Consulting and has been recognized for his contributions to the fundraising and social impact sector.

Beyond work, Terrel is an avid traveler, art enthusiast, and a talented home baker (lucky for us 😉).

Join us in welcoming Terrel to our community! 🤝

Last week, over 200 community partners showed up for our Annual Grants Update! We're so grateful for everyone who engaged with us, asked questions, and came out to hear about the ways the foundation is supporting our region. If you missed it, or if you'd like to listen again, the recording is now available on our website: www.cacfonline.org

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is seeking powerhouse candidates for the roles of Database & Technology Manager and Senior Capacity Building Manager. The foundation is excited for these new hiring opportunities that will deepen our impact and support for local residents, grantee organizations, donors, and other regional partners. For more information, click here: https://www.cacfonline.org/careers

APPROACHING APPLICATIONS DEADLINE – Both the Bama Works Fund and The Twice is Nice Fund are now accepting applications for their next grant rounds.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 1ST and guidelines can be accessed below. Please be sure to share these funding opportunities with your networks.

www.cacfonline.org We offer a wide range of funding opportunities through our discretionary grant programs and donor-directed funds. We encourage organizations to learn more about the specific guidelines for each grantmaking program before applying.

The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Community Foundation is pleased to announce its Spring 2023 grant funding decisions, totaling $773,800 and supporting 106 nonprofits throughout the region. With this round of grants, the Bama Works Fund extends its twenty-plus years of commitment to Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.

Click below to learn more about this year's recipients and the guidelines for the next grant cycle (now accepting applications through September 1st, 2023.)

BAMA WORKS FUND AWARDS $773,800 TO 106 NONPROFITS | Charlottesville Area Community Foundation The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is a permanent endowment dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange.

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is seeking powerhouse candidates for the roles of Director of Advancement and Senior Communications Manager. The foundation is excited for these new hiring opportunities that will deepen our impact and support for local residents, grantee organizations, donors, and other regional partners. For more information, click here: https://www.cacfonline.org/careers

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is excited to announce several new hiring opportunities that will deepen our impact and support for local residents, grantee organizations, donors, and other regional partners. The Community Foundation seeks powerhouse candidates for the roles of Director of Advancement, Capacity Building Manager, Senior Communications Manager, and Database & Technology Manager. Hiring for these four positions will begin in May on a rolling basis and continue into the fall. For more information, click below.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTINUES RESPONSIVE EXPANSION | Charlottesville Area Community Foundation The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is a permanent endowment dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange.

Our Senior Program Manager, Aiyana Marcus, joined a candid discussion with BIPOC women in philanthropy on how to start, elevate, and broaden support for roles and voices for women of color in philanthropic work. Access the event recap and watch the recording here:https://www.cacfonline.org/images/uploads/CACF_%2B_Catchafire___Event_Recap.pdf

Join our very own Aiyana Marcus, Senior Program Manager at the Community Foundation, and other philanthropic leaders for a candid discussion on how to start, elevate and broaden support for roles and voices of women of color in philanthropy. This timely discussion will cover how internal foundation staff strategies, external grantmaking, and community building are strengthened by putting well-being first.
RSVP at: https://my.demio.com/ref/VyCBDRYqvDbdRjgu
Thursday, March 30th, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EDT
Event Speakers:
Sha-Kim Wilson
Amanda Andere
Chika O.
Aiyana Marcus

Please join us in welcoming Maggie McCann as our Director of Finance!

https://www.cacfonline.org/news/detail/maggie-mccann-named-director-of-finance

The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Community Foundation is pleased to announce its latest grant funding decisions, totaling nearly $900,000 and supporting 119 nonprofits throughout the region. With this round of grants, the Bama Works Fund extends its twenty-plus years of commitment to Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.

Click below to learn more about this year's recipients and the guidelines for the next grant cycle (now accepting applications through March 15th, 2023.)

BAMA WORKS FUND AWARDS NEARLY $900K TO 119 NONPROFITS | Charlottesville Area Community Foundation The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is a permanent endowment dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange.