Michelle Foster, President & CEO of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, speaking with her predecessor, Becky Ceperley.

Leveraging Our Anchor: Connecting a Health System’s Purchases to Local Suppliers

A story from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (WV). Situated in the mountains of West Virginia, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) serves a six-county region that includes Charleston, the state’s capital. Like much of Appalachia, the region’s economy was built primarily on … [Read More...]

Foundations in Action

Matching Entrepreneurs with Mountaintop Money and Mentors

A story from the Telluride Community Foundation (CO). The Telluride Foundation, started … [Read More...]

Invest for Impact? Lend to Local Nonprofits

A story from Marin Community Foundation. Most place-rooted foundations use only their … [Read More...]

Resources

Philanthropic Opportunity Profile

Resident Engagement Guidebook: Exploring Readiness and Options

Transfer of Wealth in Rural America

Energizing Entrepreneurial Communties: A Pathway to Prosperity