Leadership
Organizational Assessment to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive
Organizational Health Any visit to the gym around the New Year shows how many of us take stock of our physical health and fitness this time of year. Nonprofits are no different. Our attention to organizational health and wellness can shift throughout the year as we focus on vital mission delivery. From time to time it can be helpful to Read more...
Read moreInspiring 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, Read more...
Read moreGrants Available from the Community Fund for Carmel Valley
The Community Fund for Carmel Valley (CFCV), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, is now accepting grant proposals for 2022. Nonprofit organizations, public programs and other groups serving Carmel Valley and Cachagua residents are encouraged to apply. Applications should focus on projects and programs that benefit the communities of Carmel Valley and Cachagua, which covers the Read more...
Read moreConnecting 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 Read more...
Read moreCFMC Names Jesse Lopez, René Mendez, Larry Oda and Tyller Williamson to its Board of Directors
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Jesse Lopez, René Mendez, Larry Oda and Tyller Williamson to their Board of Directors. “We are excited to add Jesse, René, Larry and Tyller to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand the impact of the CFMC to help strengthen our communities,” said Dan Baldwin, Read more...
Read more2022 LEAD Institute Announced
15 Nonprofit Leaders from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties to participate in year-long professional development program The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) selected 15 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute’s 2022 cohort. LEAD is a year-long professional development institute offered by the CFMC’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence to foster strong, effective Read more...
Read moreCommunity Fund for Carmel Valley Grants
The Community Fund for Carmel Valley granted $29,242 in December 2021 to nonprofits that focus on projects and programs benefitting the communities surrounding Carmel Valley. Ten nonprofits received grants to strengthen Carmel Valley communities in areas such as education, safety, meals for families, youth camp scholarships, and other community-enhancing programs. One recipient was Carmel Valley Angel Project (CVAP), which received Read more...
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