Fundraising in Uncertain Times Economic recessions are a fact of life. They are not easy times; however, we need to embrace these time periods rather than sit in idle as a fundraiser. Missions need to go on and so does fundraising, because recession or not, donors like to give. Keep in mind gifts sizes may
Nonprofits of nearly any size can start an Organization Fund at the Community Foundation of Shelby County and there is no time like right now to establish one. Why should an organization set up a fund? Financial Stability Facing the ups and downs of the economy can create uncertainty for charities. Just like our personal
2019-2020 Scholarship Season has started! Are you a high school, college, or adult student looking for financial assistance for your education? Thanks to our generous donors, the Community Foundation oversees more than 70 scholarship funds that provide around 190 scholarship opportunities to help talented and passionate students attain their dreams. This year we added a
New-Skills Scholarship Program We are expanding our current scholarship program to tailor to individuals pursuing the “other four-year degree.” Not every student that advances into higher education signs up for a four-year curriculum. Some high school graduates and post-graduates seek job training that lasts a year or two and then places them into the workforce.
2018-2019 Scholarship season has started! Are you a high school or college student looking for financial assistance for your education? Thanks to our generous donors, the Community Foundation oversees more than 74 scholarship funds that provide over 230 scholarship opportunities to help talented and passionate students attain the dream of a college education. The Community
