Stories Archives - League of California Community Foundations

Marin Voice: Tax reform and charitable giving — an uncertain future

February 7, 2018

Perusing the recently passed U.S. tax bill can leave the reader fundamentally aghast at its painfully skewed priorities. Read the full article by Thomas Peters, President and CEO of the Marin Community Foundation by Clicking Here… Read more

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A Century of Giving

September 9, 2016

Happy Anniversary, Charitable Giving By Thomas Peters Ph.D. Given the tumultuous times, an upcoming 100th anniversary is unlikely to get much general public notice. But here in the world of philanthropy, we’ll definitely be toasting the occasion. In just a… Read more

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2015 KACF Annual Conference!

August 12, 2015

The Kansas Association of Community Foundations encourages everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to hear national and regional experts at a conference that is tailored to the needs of smaller rural and growing urban foundations. By attending this conference,… Read more

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Women’s Funding Network – Registration Now Open for 30th Annual Conference

July 22, 2015

Paths to Equity: Innovative Philanthropy for Women and Girls October 7-9, 2015 in San Francisco (For more information go to : www.womensfundingnetwork.org ) … Read more

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PROGRAM TO CREATE NEW CITIZENS PROMPTS INVITE FROM PRESIDENT

May 4, 2015

PROGRAM TO CREATE NEW CITIZENS PROMPTS INVITE FROM PRESIDENT Napa Valley Community Foundation staff will meet with Administration officials to talk about citizenship, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the President during three-day trip to Washington, DC (PDF) … Read more

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Community Foundation CEO named one of Top 50 Women in Business

April 13, 2015

Community Foundation CEO named one of Top 50 Women in Business Heidi H. McPherson is a 2015 honoree SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO) is pleased to announce that Chief Executive Officer Heidi H.… Read more

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NATIONWIDE COALITION OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS URGES ACTION TO FIGHT PAYDAY LENDING ABUSES

April 10, 2015

NATIONWIDE COALITION OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS URGES ACTION TO FIGHT PAYDAY LENDING ABUSES Fifty-seven nonprofit community foundations advocate with federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau MOUNTAIN VIEW — Marking the first time a group of community foundations has joined together to advocate… Read more

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Letter Regarding Payday Lending Regulations

April 10, 2015

Dear Director Cordray: See full letter: https://lccf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cordray-letter-updated-04-06-15-sent-on-04-03-15.pdf … Read more