Give Now! Dean Collins had an idea. “I was sitting with some community leaders talking about Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Charlotte Nash’s retirement,” said Dean, who is founder and president of Axis Companies. “A little later, I started thinking about our conversation. What could we possibly…

They wanted to give more - and give thoughtfully. But year-end was quickly approaching and Steve and Terri Damon thought they were out of options and would just have to sit on their cash until they could figure it out. Then their financial advisor Scott Phelan, senior vice…

Some people love numbers. Take Forsyth residents Scott and Deana Jordan for example. They appreciate data - which is a good thing because they are both bankers. But they also realize that numbers tell a story. And when they started hearing the Community Foundation’s story told through numbers,…

(Above: Forsyth fundholders the Johnsons, Jordans, Susongs and James Casto with our Director of Fundholder Experience Britt Ramroop) What prompts people to give through us? Why do they create family foundations through us? How do we help guide them on their journey of generosity? (hint: it has a…

As fundholder Cathy Loew jokes, she’s a walking billboard for the Community Foundation.  “People sort of glaze over when I bring it up,” Cathy laughed. “We are honored to be a part of the wonderful work the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia does for our community.”  We did…

Art. It moves people. It changes towns. It mesmerizes children. It compels businesses to change their name. And it’s what caused the City of Suwanee to open a fund at the Community Foundation. But to understand the present, let’s go back to the past. When Nick Masino, now…