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Families in crisis.  This year, the need is greater.


 
Every year since 2000, families on the verge of homelessness have been rescued by donations made to the Season of Sharing fund. The need is even greater this year. More families are in crisis due to the economic downturn. That’s why a special campaign is being conducted this summer. You can help.

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2008 Fundraisers' Forum is July 9!

 
Join the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Nonprofit Resource Center, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Southwest Florida Planned Giving Council for a day of networking, discussion of fundraising best practices that can take your nonprofit to the next level, and “How Charities Are Grappling With the Struggling Economy: A View from the Editor’s Desk,” a luncheon keynote with Stacy Palmer, Editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy.   

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Register now to hear award-winning author
and acclaimed nonprofit management expert
Peter Brinckerhoff!

 
Don’t miss Mission-Based Management in Tough Financial Times on Thursday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In Peter’s highly acclaimed workshops, he presents his ideas on how to make nonprofit organizations more effective to audiences across the United States and the world. 

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Community Foundation Scholarships Soar Past $1,000,000

 
In a year when applications increased by almost one-third, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded a record number of scholarships to graduating high school students and adult learners.

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Tune in for Charity Closeups with the Community Foundation and Cliff Roles on 1220am

 
There are literally thousands of nonprofit agencies in the Sarasota/Manatee County area, so how can a charitably-minded individual figure out which ones are the most effective and well-run? The answer is to trust the experts at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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GPS Update

Southeastern Council of Foundations Highlights Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s New Grantmaking Approach in their May Newsletter



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Upcoming Classes

June 18 -
Philanthropy Talks:  Glitz, Glamour and Galas

July 9 - 2008 Fundraisers’ Forum

July 15 - Board Leaders Council:  Learning to Share the Mission - Creating Collaborations that Work

July 17 - Mission Based Management in Tough Financial Times


Breaking News

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May 22, 2008 - Father Connie Dougherty Scholarship Fund of the Community Foundation Awards $43,000 to Area Students

May 14, 2008 - Community Foundation Announces Scholarships for Englewood Students

May 1, 2008 - Pet Drive Boosts Supplies for Homeless Animals

April 16, 2008 - Oprah's Big Give on the Suncoast

March 28, 2008 - New Community Foundation Grants Process Results in $254,000 for High Impact Programs in Sarasota County

February 20, 2008 -
14th Annual Unsung Hero Awards Announced

January 25, 2008 - The Season of Sharing raises a record amount!

January 22, 2008 - Community Foundations of Sarasota and Manatee Counties give Joint Award

January 8, 2008 - Community Foundation Funding Allows Continuation of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

December 19, 2007 - All I Want for Christmas is a New Truck...

December 10, 2007 - Celebrating Partnerships

November 20, 2007 - Buckle Up Baby!  Creating a Safer Community Together

September 26, 2007 - Community Foundation Presents Third Annual Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership

September 12, 2007 - A Site Visit to Mote Marine

August 31, 2007 - Have the Joy of Giving While You're Living

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