by Nicole Acosta | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for grants from the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, a fund of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. All Loudoun Chamber nonprofit, public charity members are eligible to submit an application for a Loudoun Chamber Foundation grant. The deadline to apply is November 26, 2019. Since launched in December of 2014, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has awarded $84,000 in grants to 27 local nonprofit groups focused on issues including education, health care, hunger and mental health. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation was created to provide financial support to area nonprofits focused on economic development, education and workforce development, public safety and healthy communities. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s grant application can be found here: https://funding.communityfoundationlf.org/ and...
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Newly unveiled in summer 2019, the Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center provides a learning environment for the Community Foundation’s nonprofit training and leadership programs, including the Nonprofit Academy workshop series, Social Impact Institute programs, and more. Located at 714 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176, the Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center also serves as an art gallery, featuring the original artwork of local artists. The Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center is also now available for local nonprofits to use as a meeting or training space. For example, nonprofits may reserve the Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center for their next: Board of Directors meeting Staff in-service Continuing education opportunities Volunteer training Professional network meeting To learn more about the CMNTC’s use requirements, reservation process, and more, visit: Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center The Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center is a gift to our community. We thank our nonprofit leaders for their interest and support of its...
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
About Forward Turn Forward Turn is a youth-led charitable grantmaking program that takes a “forward turn” to benefit communities in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties. Forward Turn is a partnership with the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council and funded by the S. Murray Rust and Mary H.C. Rust Student Philanthropy Project endowment of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Forward Turn Youth Advisors will now accept grant applications for the 2019-2020 grant cycle that Strengthen Positive Youth Lifestyle, Create United Youth Communities, and Encourage Community Youth Involvement in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties. Youth involvement in the application process is strongly preferred. Mini-grants will range from $500-$1,500. Grant Application For more information on Forward Turn grantmaking priorities, eligibility requirements, and to access the online grant application, please visit https://funding.communityfoundationlf.org. Grant applications, submitted online, are due by January 17, 2020. Please note that in-person interviews with applicants and youth endorsing their work will be conducted on February 10, 2020, 6:30-8:00 p.m. and February 24, 2020. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Nicole Acosta, Director of Grants and Nonprofit Programs, at nicole@communityfoundationlf.org or 703-779-3505,...
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
More than 140 nonprofit and government leaders, community members, and philanthropists gathered on October 17 for the Community Foundation’s annual Philanthropy Summit. This year’s summit, “The Equity Continuum,” explored equity and racial justice in the areas of the social determinants of health, systems, advanced education, and criminal justice: Moderated by Stacey Metcalfe, Director of Western Region Government and Community Relations at Inova Health System, and joined by Patricia Mathews, President and CEO of Northern Virginia Health Foundation, Valmarie Turner, Assistant County Administrator of Loudoun County Government, and Karen Schaufeld, philanthropist and author, the first panel “Equity and the Social Determinants of Health,” explored equity in the context of health outcomes, the Loudoun County Human Services Strategic Plan, workforce and educational opportunities, and affordable housing. Moderated by Lorna Campbell Clarke, Chair of Loudoun Commission for Women and Girls, joined by Karla Bruce, Chief Equity Officer for Fairfax County Government, Andrea Eck, Vice President of Programs of Northern Virginia Family Service, and Hanh Le, Executive Director of Weissberg Foundation, the second panel “Disrupting Inequity in Systems” explored how to disrupt inequity in the context of large government and community systems, individual organizations, and philanthropic grant making. Presented by Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Dr. Jennifer Glynn and Loudoun County Public Schools’ Dr. Ryan Tyler, Odette Scovel, and Patricia Herr, the presentation “Equity in Advance Education” explored racial and income disparities in the education system in the context of advanced and gifted education, and highlighted the success of LCPS’ PROPEL/Level Up program, supported by Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Presentation slides can be found here. Key note speaker Tamara Lucas Copeland, author of Daughters of the...
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Philanthropists, Nonprofit Leaders, and Community Members Address Equity The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties will hold its annual Philanthropy Summit on October 17, 2019. A yearly convening of local philanthropists, nonprofit and government leaders, and community members, the Philanthropy Summit explores local needs and issues impacting the community. This year’s Philanthropy Summit, titled “The Equity Continuum,” will explore the issue of equity in the areas of health outcomes, organizational change, education, and criminal justice. Supported by presenting sponsor Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and supporting sponsor Inova Health System, the Philanthropy Summit will host approximately 150 individuals at the Summit’s venue host Loudoun County Public Schools, in its Ashburn administration building. “This convening will provide an important platform for learning about equity issues in our community and sharing best practices,” says Seppy Basili, executive director of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. “We are excited to be able to support these critical conversations that will help all participants explore more equitable access to advanced education and other services.” Presenters and panelists from across the region will share information about best practices in creating more equitable opportunities for individuals within human services, higher education, and criminal justice systems. Panelists and presenters include representatives from the Northern Virginia Health Foundation, Loudoun County Government, Fairfax County Government, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Legal Aid Justice Center, Weissberg Foundation, and philanthropist Karen Schaufeld. The keynote address will be delivered by Tamara Copeland, author of Daughters of the Dream, and closing remarks will be delivered by Whitney Parnell, founder of Service Never Sleeps, a nonprofit organization with the mission “to empower individuals and communities...
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 Time: Registration 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Program, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center (714 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA) Registration Cost: $50 (coffee and lunch provided) Registration: Register here (seating is limited) Join us for a Social Impact Institute: Learning Lab workshop, “Grants 101: Grant Writing, Grantor Research, and Program Evaluation,” where we will demystify the grant-seeking process. From proposal narratives to budget forms, from outcome measures to funder relationships, we will cover the all the basics you need to know to submit quality grant proposals to potential funders (and, properly manage your grants once received). A representative from George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus Library will also teach participants how to use the Foundation Directory Online, a local resource provided by GWU Loudoun, available to local nonprofits seeking grant funding. Presenters The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties’ team of Amy Owen, President, and Nicole Acosta, Director of Grants and Nonprofit Programs, have 40 years combined of nonprofit experience, including development, nonprofit management, grant writing, and grant making. Tara Patterson serves as library manager at the George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus (Ashburn, VA), with more 20 years of experience in providing student research assistance and interlibrary loan services. In addition to traditional academic library resources, the branch offers public visitor access to the Foundation Directory Online, a free service and database that helps nonprofits search for the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. About the Social Impact Institute The Social Impact Institute, a program of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties,...
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Community Foundation officially releases our 2018 Report to the Community. Learn more about our: Accomplishments in the last 20 years 2018 financials 2018 grantmaking 2018 programs and achievements 2018 supporters and donors. Download the full report here, or view below....
by Nicole Acosta | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
100WomenStrong is now accepting Letters of Intent for their 2019-2020 Competitive Grants Cycle. As of October 1, 2019, 100WomenStrong will accept Letters of Intent from nonprofits that are headquartered or provide services in Loudoun County. Organizations that wish to be considered for 2020 grant funds from 100WomenStrong for programs in the areas of health, hunger, education and shelter, must file a preliminary Letter of Intent between 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, and 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019. Click here to determine eligibility to apply for a grant. According to 100WomenStrong Grant Committee Chair Stephanie Place, Letters of Intent should be no more than one page, should be in 11-point font or larger and should include: Name and purpose of nonprofit organization – must be based in or have programs in Loudoun County Name, title and email address of person submitting for organization Dollar amount of grant request What the money will fund – outline how you would utilize the grant money Why this project(s) is important to those you serve and to Loudoun County and its residents Letters should be emailed to LettersofIntent2020@onehundredwomenstrong.org as a .pdf attachment with the name of the organization in the subject line of the email. Every applicant will receive an email confirming receipt of the Letter of Intent. If an email confirmation is not received within one hour, the group asks that submitters double check to ensure that the email address was correctly typed. Nonprofits who submit a Letter of Intent will be notified of the status of their applications on or before 12/13/2019. Only those invited to apply will...
