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CEO Search Underway

We're looking for someone to fill Randy Redner's shoes - could that be you, or someone you know? As Randy recently announced, he is downsizing his career and this year will be stepping down as CEO/president of the Community Foundation. The hunt for our next CEO/president is underway…

President and CEO Randy Redner Stepping Down

The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia announced today that President and CEO Randy Redner will be stepping down from his role later this year.  Randy joined the Community Foundation in September 2015 as executive director. Since then, Randy’s leadership, vision and drive has enabled the Community Foundation to…

Beyond the Money

How the Community Foundation made a difference in one family’s giving In the beginning, it was the tax benefits. Forsyth County residents Brett and Rachael Johnson initially created a family foundation through the Community Foundation because their CPA Greg Hayes recommended it - as a tax planning strategy.…

Charlotte Nash Community Fund

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…

Giving from the Heart

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…

Serving, and Giving, Together

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,…

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…

A Legacy of Giving

Giving is not just about the present, it’s also about the future. We believe, along with many of our fundholders, that giving can impact generations beyond ours. As we guide our fundholders on their journey of generosity, we wanted a way to honor those who desire to leave…