Understanding Community Foundations: A Guide for Staff, Board and Volunteers

In the last century, community foundations have grown to be the premier charitable organization in cities, towns and counties across the United States. Both donors and nonprofits have embraced these foundations as the best way to both receive charitable gifts and to disburse them to improve the quality of life in the areas they serve. Understanding Community Foundations is a resource to help you understand community foundations. The author takes the reader through the key elements of a community foundation — creating funds, accepting gifts, managing assets, and disbursing grants and scholarships. Whether you are a staff member, board volunteer, or nonprofit leader, Understanding Community Foundations will guide you through the most important elements of these important organizations.