Gigi’s Wish List
Have you met Gigi, the Good2Give Elf yet? This holiday season she’s visiting places where good things happen and making a list (and helping Santa check it twice, of course!) of ways to give to our nonprofits. Check out her recommendations and see how you can give this…
What are your giving plans this holiday season?
Sometimes giving philanthropically feels like giving gifts. Should I give here? Or is over there a better place to give my money? Will they like it/appreciate it/use it? Do I have time to decide on the best way to give? Or do I just need to make a…
Apply for MADAC’s Grant Cycle!
Mothers and Daughters Against Cancer is accepting grant applications through November 15, 2019. Download Application She had already heard those devastating words once. But in 1998, just seven years later, Susan Highsmith Graveline heard them again - “You have cancer”. Three weeks earlier Susan had founded Mothers and Daughters…
One Family’s Quest for Living and Giving Intentionally
Sometimes, we’re fortunate to grow up in a culture of giving. For Jacqueline and John Susong, they were raised in environments where giving, gifting and serving were a part of everyday life. Both Jacqueline and John’s parents modeled how to serve others. John’s father was involved in an…
Record $425,000 Awarded to 24 Gwinnett/Forsyth Nonprofits!
We recently awarded 24 grants to area nonprofits at our annual grant awards celebration. Held on June 4th at The 1818 Club, the event was one of the highlights of the year. Twenty-four grants were awarded, totaling a RECORD $425,000! That number included a $200,000 challenge grant for…
Engaging the Givers
In his new book, The Givers – Wealth, Power and Philanthropy in a new Gilded Age, author David Callahan shares incredible insights on how the philanthropists of today want to “give while they live” (think Bill and Melinda Gates or Mark Zuckerberg or Priscilla Chan). Combine this trend with an…
Five Philanthropy Mistakes Families Make
By Jillian Wagenheim Family philanthropy is an incredible way to instill values, strengthen family bonds, share passions and build a legacy. However, even a road paved with good intentions can be fraught with issues. Below are five common mistakes that families often make when engaging in multi-generational…
Meet Board Member Scott Jordan
Through his lifestyle as a Community Foundation board member, family man, banker, and volunteer, Forsyth resident Scott Jordan emphasizes the importance of looking beyond oneself for the betterment of others. Learn more about him through our Q&A! CFNEG: What do you hope to accomplish as a board member?…
Opportunity Zones – An Expert’s Take on What You Need to Know
By Kim Hartsock, Warren Averett The Opportunity Zones program was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act as an innovative approach to spurring economic development. It does so by providing tax benefits for long-term private sector investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide. You…