Donor Spotlight: Sam and Betz Miller
Sam and Betz Miller met when Sam worked in sales for West Publishing, and Betz worked as a cataloging librarian for a Bay Area library. Married for the past 31 years, Betz and Sam have loved making their home in Santa Rosa and, after retiring early, have spent the...
It Takes a County: Learning from Student Feedback
“YouthTruth is changing how sites and districts do school,” says Jessica Progulske of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE). The YouthTruth survey is a national effort to gather student and stakeholder feedback to inform school improvement. It asks students,...
Inspiring philanthropy in Healdsburg & The Sonoma Valley
At CFSC, as we worked to innovate our grantmaking in light of the coronavirus crisis, we asked a critical question: How could we inspire more people to give? We knew our regional affiliates—Healdsburg Forever and the Sonoma Valley Fund—were already doing incredible...
Welcoming José Castro Gambino to our team
Community Foundation Sonoma County welcomes José Castro Gambino as our new Community Impact Officer! José’s dedication to the nonprofit field stems from his desire to give back to his community. Born and raised in Healdsburg, José recognizes the need for nonprofit...
Honoring Juneteenth through your giving
Our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in honor of Juneteenth, which is now a nationally recognized federal holiday. If Juneteenth is a new holiday to you, I wanted to fill you in on the background of this important holiday and offer some resources for...
We’re hiring: Senior Philanthropic Advisor
If you're someone who: Is a mission-driven philanthropic professional who embraces collaboration, open communication, and constructive team partnerships Has been told on more than one occasion that you are an excellent active and empathetic listener Shows up with...
Twelve Ways to Help People in Need in Sonoma County
We’ve been working to keep our donors informed about ways to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. We want to thank all of you who have donated to organizations working in Eastern Europe. Together, our fund holders have contributed nearly $225,000 towards...
50 Nonprofits Receive Over $1M In Grants To Fight Poverty In Sonoma County
Growing economic uncertainty is stretching local nonprofits to their limits. They’re working hard to help an influx of new clients who need support physically, mentally, and financially. The sharp rise in the cost of living has led to financial stress among low-income...
CFSC Search Committee Appointed; Carlson Beck Chosen to Recruit Next CEO
Community Foundation Sonoma County’s board of directors has appointed a search committee to identify CFSC’s next president and CEO. The committee’s work has begun in earnest, developing a transparent, equity-centered process to guide the entire search. The committee...
We’re hiring: Community Impact Officer
About Community Foundation Sonoma County Based in Santa Rosa, CA, CFSC has, for the last 39 years, leveraged its local knowledge and love of place to bring together community-minded donors and diverse nonprofit grantees to catalyze change in disaster response, health...
Wellness Day hosted by Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC)
The Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) is a regional consortium of environmental education professionals from various organizations, agencies, networks, and school districts, whose mission is to create vibrant and innovative collaborations that...
Just released! YouthTruth survey results from over 60,000 students, parents, and teachers in Sonoma County
Sonoma County educational leaders and partners in the nonprofit world are digging into an unprecedented amount of feedback on how our schools are meeting the needs of students, staff, and parents and guardians. As part of a monthlong survey campaign that wrapped up in...
How you can support Ukraine
As we watch the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, our hearts go out to all families affected by the ongoing strife in the region. While it is tempting to feel somewhat helpless in the face of a crisis of this scale, this is a moment where our help is needed...
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants Open Today
The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s Sonoma County Wine Auction brings together caring vintners, growers and donors to support all communities across Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants program is a broadly accessible, responsive...
Welcoming Sheryl Alexander, our Interim CEO
We are delighted to welcome Sheryl Alexander to our team this week. Sheryl joins us as our Interim CEO, a role she is well prepared for with past leadership experience that includes serving as President and CEO at Inland Empire Community Foundation, among other...