Our Stories - Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

Serving, and Giving, Together

Some people love numbers. Take Forsyth residents Scott and Deana Jordan for example. They appreciate data – which is a good thing because they are both bankers. But they also realize that numbers tell a story. And when they started… Continue reading

Gigi’s Wish List

Have you met Gigi, the Good2Give Elf yet? This holiday season she’s visiting places where good things happen and making a list (and helping Santa check it twice, of course!) of ways to give to our nonprofits. Check out her… Continue reading

What are your giving plans this holiday season?

Sometimes giving philanthropically feels like giving gifts. Should I give here? Or is over there a better place to give my money? Will they like it/appreciate it/use it? Do I have time to decide on the best way to give?… Continue reading

A Legacy of Giving

Giving is not just about the present, it’s also about the future. We believe, along with many of our fundholders, that giving can impact generations beyond ours. As we guide our fundholders on their journey of generosity, we wanted a… Continue reading

Four Reasons Families Give Through the Community Foundation

(Above: Forsyth fundholders the Johnsons, Jordans, Susongs and James Casto with our Director of Fundholder Experience Britt Ramroop) What prompts people to give through us? Why do they create family foundations through us? How do we help guide them on… Continue reading

[PAN] 2020 Global Economic Outlook

Professional advisors, join us on November 14th from 3-5 p.m. for our workshop on “Year-end Giving Strategies for Your Clients PLUS a 2020 Global Economic Outlook”. Presented by Greg Singer, a senior vice president and investment director at Capital Group … Continue reading

What are they up to now: The Loew edition

As fundholder Cathy Loew jokes, she’s a walking billboard for the Community Foundation. “People sort of glaze over when I bring it up,” Cathy laughed. “We are honored to be a part of the wonderful work the Community Foundation for… Continue reading

7 Strategies to Developing Funding Resources

By Michelle Long and Victoria Anglin, NP Voice Earlier this year, Michelle and Victoria presented a workshop on “Resource Development for ‘Doers of Good’.” One of the things they covered was how to develop strong funding resources. Here are the… Continue reading

Apply for MADAC’s Grant Cycle!

Mothers and Daughters Against Cancer is accepting grant applications through November 15, 2019. Download Application She had already heard those devastating words once. But in 1998, just seven years later, Susan Highsmith Graveline heard them again – “You have cancer”.… Continue reading