For Donors
 

OUR PHILANTHROPY SERVICES

The Foundation staff provides a wide range of services to make your giving simpler, more strategic and more meaningful.  

 

Grant-making

 

    • Distribute grants twice per month: minimum $100, no limit on number of grants
    • Discuss charitable priorities and interest areas
    • Research programs and solicit grant proposals based on interest areas
    • Serve as central point for acceptance of proposals, review proposals and develop grant dockets 
    • Coordinate with community priorities and other funders
    • Coordinate site visits to grantees
    • Monitor grant results and evaluate outcomes
    • Coordinate family meetings   

 

Legacy and Estate Planning

 

    • Meet regarding legacy and testamentary giving planning
    • Participate in Book of Life program
    • Provide referrals to Professional Advisor Council members  

 

Education

 

    • Offer special programs and materials on charitable areas of interest, philanthropic trends and development of philanthropic skills 
    • Facilitate attendance at outside conferences and meeting
    • Involve next generation in philanthropic activity
    • Nominate younger family members for Youth Philanthropy programs
    • Take advantage of volunteer opportunities on Foundation committees

 

Financial Management

 

    • Prepare quarterly financial statements and year-end summaries
    • Monitor investment performance and investment fees
    • Provide financial oversight and reports
    • Provide acknowledgement of contributions for tax purposes

 

 

 

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