● Community foundations and the philanthropic sector broadly is being challenged to re-think the roles they play, the relationship between funders and those on the ground closest to the issues, and how to be both nimble and creative in how we support our communities. [...] Below are some examples of potential contact types: ● An informal one on one coffee meeting to talk about the Foundation and learn more about the Professional Advisor’s practice and how philanthropy is part of his/her work with clients ● A “lunch and learn” presentation to a firm in which you talk about the impact of the Foundation, how it is a resource to donors and learn more about philanthropy. [...] This requires an investment of time and resources on the part of both the Foundation and Advisors, thus it is important to be clear on the objectives and “value-add” of this type of initiative. [...] Donors and Fundholders Who better to tell others about the value of your community foundation than those who have chosen to use it as a resource for their philanthropy? Sharing donor stories about how they have been able to make a difference in the areas they care about, their trust and confidence in the Foundation, and their commitment to the community is a powerful Fund Development strategy. [...] As a result, it is even more critical that everyone appreciates how they contribute to growing the assets of the Foundation – appreciating what donors value and look for, the role and impact of the Foundation in your community, and the value of philanthropy in creating the world we aspire to.
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