Meet Jill Edwards
Jill Edwards, senior vice president at United Community Bank, loves her community and it shows. From her career to her involvement on various boards, she’s all about service. Learn more about one of our newest board members in this Q&A! CFNEG: Why is being involved in the community…
Meet new board member Susie Collat
One of our new 2023 board members, Susie Collat has long understood the importance of giving back. Keep reading to discover more about her (including one of her favorite book recommendation). CFNEG: Why is being involved in the community/giving back important to you? Susie: Involvement in community and…
Bringing New Life to Honored Grounds
It's withstood 150 years of change. Nestled behind the town green, Duluth's Church Cemetery has evolved over the years into a cherished historic landmark — thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Known as "Friends of the Cemetery," they’ve banded together to ensure the cemetery is preserved. Kathryn…
Growing their Giving
Meet the young couple practicing philanthropy in the community they grew up in Their story is all about community. The Gwinnett community they grew up in - a mile away from each other but never really connecting until after college. Their school community, Berkmar High School, that made…
CFO Margaret Bugbee Moving to Marcus Family Office
The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia announced today that Chief Financial Officer Margaret Bugbee has accepted a position as CFO at the Marcus Family Office, an Atlanta organization created by The Home Depot’s co-founder Bernie Marcus. Her last day at the Community Foundation will be June 3, 2022.…
Search for CEO underway as well as Fundholder Experience Manager
The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia announced today that President and CEO Randy Redner will be stepping down from his role later this year. As a result, the Community Foundation is looking for the next president/CEO. In addition, they are also hiring for a brand-new position of Fundholder…
Help for Ukraine
Wondering how you can help during this crisis? We've compiled a list of some reputable organizations who are currently working in, or in countries surrounding, the Ukraine. UNICEF CARE Doctors Without Borders Global Giving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund International Medial Corps International Rescue Committee Convoy of Hope Send…
In memory of Andy Waters
All of us at the Community Foundation express our deepest sympathy to our former CEO Judy Waters and her husband Mark on the sudden loss of their son Andy. We will share more information as it becomes available, but, in the meantime, if you would like to make…
Grant cycle now open!
Nonprofits, apply now for our 2022 grant cycle! Our focus areas for 2022 are: Food Insufficiency Homelessness Healthcare Education Our grant award process is two step so as not to unduly burden the nonprofits in our community. We request organizations submit a brief LOI which will be due…