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…
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…
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…
Four Reasons Families Give Through the Community Foundation
(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…
What are they up to now: The Loew edition
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…