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
Our Role in Philanthropy At the Community Foundation of Shelby County, we help people who want to provide a lasting gift to help the community. We assist donors in creating charitable funds to benefit the regions, causes, or organizations of their choosing. Some charitable funds have one donor while others are established by the gifts
Collective Power of Giving The concept is simple, but so very powerful. Like, many things in life, doing things together is so much more fun and meaningful then doing things alone. Charitable giving is no different. In today times, channeling information through the digital realm makes connecting with individuals easier. We are more aware of
What is a community? The word itself connects us with each other. It is a group of people sharing a common place, in which they call home. Meeting common needs is the driving force behind the formation of communities; most people identify and participate in the well-being of their community. Some would say it’s about
Community Foundations are public grant making organizations created by a community, for a community. The Community Foundation of Shelby County offers a unique service that works with you and your professional advisors to design a giving plan that best fits your charitable goals and economic situation, all within one organization. And because we are here
