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  1. Why Choose the CFMC vs a Commercial Donor Advised Fund?

    Although a donor advised fund can be established through a national financial institution, the CFMC offers its donor advised fund holders much broader services, more personal attention, and deeper connections to the nonprofits whose work is essential to effecting positive community change. The Community Foundation works with each donor to fulfill their unique philanthropic vision. It’s easy to transfer from...

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  2. Inspiring Philanthropy; Strengthening Communities – 2022 Annual Report

      If the Community Foundation for Monterey County is to be effective, if it is truly Inspiring Philanthopy; Strengthening Communities, it is because we’re a reflection of a powerful philanthropic landscape that stretches from Big Sur to Castroville, Salinas to San Ardo, and all points in between. It is truly an honor to be your community foundation. – Teri Belli,...

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  3. Giving Matters – Spring 2023 Newsletter

    The Spring 2023 edition of our Giving Matters newsletter includes a message from Community Foundation for Monterey County President/CEO Dan Baldwin and the latest news: CFMC grants more than $1 million for storm relief Monterey County Gives! raises record $11.2 million Creating a Legacy event recap CFMC honored for COVID relief efforts Donor profile: Gordon Schacher Investing in Leadership – LEAD Institute...

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  4. Relief. Recover. Rebuild.

    Relief. Recover. Rebuild. by Dan Baldwin, President/CEO Community Foundation for Monterey County This guest commentary was originallly published in the Monterey Herald on March 30, 2023 The past three weeks have been a nightmare for the people of Pajaro. Awakened after midnight on March 11 and told to evacuate, they were offered shelter in evacuation centers in North Monterey County...

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  5. My Scholarship Story: Angela Diaz

    Taylor Farms Scholarship Recipient Angela Diaz Shares Her Story Angela Diaz, from Salinas, CA, is a sophomore at CSUMB majoring in Agriculture Plant and Soil Science and a first generation college student. A Taylor Farms Scholarship recipient, Angela, whose family is from Mexico, is currently part of the College Assistance Migrant Program at CSUMB, and plans to become a successful...

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  6. Connecting for Good – 2021 Annual Report

    Connecting for Good accurately reflects our role in 2021. We gained skills in many new areas, skills that will be used again and again. We are, after all, Here for Good. – Teri Belli, CFMC Board Chair We are proud to share with you our 2021 Annual Report. It is 40 pages of compelling stories showing the work the CFMC...

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  7. Mel and Regina Mason Honored with 2021 Distinguished Trustee Award

    Each year the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) presents the Distinguished Trustee Award to an individual or couple who has demonstrated philanthropic leadership in our region. Seaside residents Mel and Regina Mason have dedicated their lives to bringing up community through social justice advocacy, mental health awareness, and pressing for change of policies impacting communities of color. Their accomplishments...

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