Oct 26, 2023 | Recent News
Effective October 23, 2023, Nancy Silva has decided to step down from her position as Executive Director of Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley (CFNSV). Richard Kennedy will step in as Interim Executive Director until a permanent Executive Director is...
Oct 5, 2023 | Recent News
Philanthropy means “love of humanity”—and, according to some, “philanthropy” includes acts that benefit both the giver and the receiver. This is surprising to some people who have been taught “it’s better to give than to receive.” Somehow we have popularized the...
Oct 5, 2023 | Recent News
You are not alone if you begin to feel a little anxious when October rolls around. Many people experience year-end stress, whether because of looming deadlines at work, tax-related estate planning cut-off dates, anticipating a busy holiday season of travel and social...
Oct 5, 2023 | Recent News
At the community foundation, we regularly talk with retirement-age donors and fund holders about the tax benefits of Qualified Charitable Distributions and leaving bequests of IRAs to a donor-advised fund at the community foundation. But getting involved in...