Strengthening Communities
FAQ: Fundraising for Community Foundations
Legal Compliance Guidance, Fundamentals
Raising money for community needs is the central function of community foundations. No surprise, then, that we receive more questions about fundraising than about any other topic. Following are some common inquiries we receive by telephone and e-mail and the replies we give.
Documents for Donors…
Virtual Meet-Up: Community Foundation Donor Services - October 2025
Topic: Thriving in Donor Services with a Small and Mighty Team
Small team juggling big responsibilities? You’re not alone! Join fellow donor service professionals for a fun and supportive discussion on how to keep things running smoothly, even with staff turnover and limited resources. We’ll swap…
Virtual Meet-Up: Community Foundation Donor Services - August 2025
Topic: To Be Announced!
Join us for an interactive Virtual Meet-Up designed for Community Foundation Donor Services staff to to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss strategies.
To learn more about how you can connect with peers in the field, we encourage you to join the…
Virtual Meet-Up: Community Foundation Donor Services - June 2025
Topic: Measuring and Communicating Impact
Join this peer discussion on impact assessment and learn how to use data, analytics, and measurement tools to evaluate donor contributions and communicate results effectively. This virtual meet-up will cover best practices for demonstrating impact and…
Virtual Meet-Up: Community Foundation Donor Services - April 2025
Topic: Trust-Based Philanthropy
Join us for an interactive Virtual Meet-Up designed for Community Foundation Donor Services staff to explore trust-based philanthropy. This session offers a space to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss strategies for building stronger, more…
Virtual Meet-Up: Community Foundation Donor Services - February 2025
Legacy and Multi-Generational Giving
Join us for our first Donor Services Virtual Meet-Up of 2025! We will focus our conversation on learning strategies from peers in navigating Multi-Generational Legacy Giving.
Join fellow community foundation donor services staff for a collaborative discussion…
Building Trust and Equity: One Community Foundation’s Holistic Approach to Empowering Nonprofits
When Yeselie and Vilenti Tulloch founded the Academic Leadership Association, they were newcomers to the nonprofit sector. Being unfamiliar with grantmaking, applying for funding wasn't even on their radar – until the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) reached out.
"Someone…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - December 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - November 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - October 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - September 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - August 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - July 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - May 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - April 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…
National Standards Monthly Zoom Session - March 2025
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday of…