Your Guidebook for Giving with Purpose

This philanthropic guidebook will serve as a handy reference for your grantmaking, growing and managing your fund, and expanding your knowledge of local philanthropy. It also details the wide array of services available to you from The Community Foundation and from your personal philanthropic advisor.

We hope this guide will help answer your questions and even give you new ideas for how to use your fund to make a meaningful difference. We are always glad to hear from you, so please contact us to discuss your philanthropic interests and how we can support your giving.


Manage Your Fund

Our secure online donor portal gives you 24/7 access to view your fund balance and activity, submit grant recommendations, see grant history, and more.

Access our Donor Central quick start guide for help setting up or navigating your account.


Grow Your fund

The Community Foundation accepts contributions of cash and appreciated assets and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving. Find instructions for how to make a contribution to your fund.


Learning and Engagement Events

You can take advantage of opportunities to examine topics of interest, network with philanthropic peers, and explore learning on best practices and regional trends.

Throughout the year and across the region, we also host Site Visits to learn about the work of high-impact nonprofits working to strengthen our communities. During a site visit, you may meet the staff leading these amazing organizations and witness their transformative work in action.


Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about making gifts to and grants from a fund at The Community Foundation.