Dec 8, 2023 | Recent News
Helping families create a meaningful structure for their philanthropy has long been a hallmark service of the community foundation. That structure and the resulting discipline are increasingly important as both wealth and charitable giving more frequently span...
Dec 8, 2023 | Recent News
Perhaps you established a donor-advised fund at the community foundation years ago, or you set up a donor-advised fund more recently. Or maybe you are considering establishing a donor-advised fund at the community foundation this year to help you keep your giving more...
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...
