Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

The Ujima Legacy Fund’s vision is to be a unique philanthropic opportunity for African-American men who care about their community to work together and collectively invest in the education of young people and the organizations that serve them. Since 2013, Ujima Legacy members have contributed more than $453,000 to 22 organizations that are transforming children’s lives through education-related initiatives. Through collective giving, Ujima Legacy works to increase the philanthropic impact and presence of Black men in the Richmond region. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eEmK6XRt #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #bpm2024 #richmondva #rva

The Common Wealth Public Art Fund is thrilled to present its first project: The Hole Truth, by Mickael Broth [Directed and filmed by Jonathan Mehring, Edited by Brian Golden Davis] We are grateful to the City of Richmond, our partners in philanthropy and friends in Arts and Culture for bringing Mickael’s vision to life and a new inspiring public work to our community. Come visit/interact/reflect with The Hole Truth in front of The Valentine on historic Clay Street. https://lnkd.in/eh3f9UQM

Learn to enhance the impact of your philanthropy with the Community Foundation through various strategic approaches. Do you consider yourself to be charitable, but are seeking ways to be more impactful with your charitable giving? As an attorney, CPA, or wealth manager, do your clients turn to you for insight as to how to be more strategic with the assets they allocate for philanthropy? The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond invites you to join us to learn more about how we provide support to individuals, families, and professional advisors to ensure their philanthropy is both fulfilling and impactful, while moving the Richmond region forward. Details: Thursday, September 12th, 4-5PM Location: 3409 Moore St. Richmond, VA, 23230 Our team will discuss a range of helpful approaches toward your philanthropic goals, such as the benefits of a donor advised fund and utilizing IRA distributions for charity, how to incorporate a bequest fund into your estate plans, and how to effectively engage your family in your philanthropy. Please express your interest by contacting our team at philanthropy@cfrichmond.org

Since 2015, SisterFund has been focused on uniting civic-minded African American women’s ideas and actions through philanthropy and collective giving. Comprised of more than 45 African American women who leverage their resources to increase the impact of their giving, the vision of SisterFund is to invest in community-based organizations engaged in directly impacting Black women and girls through efforts that build positive futures, specifically through gains in education, workforce development, leadership, and health. To learn more about SisterFund, visit https://bit.ly/SisterFund now. #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackPhilanthropy #RVA #RichmondVA

The Community Foundation recently hosted an Evening with Black Philanthropists, a conversation moderated by Robert Dortch, Jr. with donors William “Bill” Cooper, Rasheeda Creighton, and Caprice Bragg. Conversations center around the impact and significance of Black generosity, personal experiences and motivations for giving back and insight into the unique nature of African American philanthropy. In this segment, guests discuss the need to redefine philanthropy to recognize contributions beyond monetary donations.

Each year in August, the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond joins organizations across the globe in celebrating Black Philanthropy Month (BPM). BPM is a global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African-descent giving and funding equity. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories, insights and examples of how local Black Philanthropists are giving back and inspiring our sector in the many ways that they give back with their time, talent and treasure. Follow Along: https://lnkd.in/eQVJdPXQ #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BPM #BPM2024

Thank you to The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond for visiting The Branch! Yesterday, members of the The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia staff visited The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design for a tour and informal meeting. The Branch Board member and Brand Federation Founding Partner, Kelly O’Keefe, discussed the current Re-Think Design speaker and exhibition series (which he guest curated). The Branch staff shared their work and during the tour the group met the Virginia by Design jury (in person Acting Director Heather Hart Ernst Board Member Bob Steele, FAIA and jurors Cabell Harris and Robert Easter). Thank you to Scott Andrews-Weckerly and Evie Tsow for planning and coordinating the visit. We hope to see everyone again soon at The Branch! Photo One: Kelly O’Keefe talking about the Re-Think Design series Photo Two: Community Foundation and The Branch staff mingle over refreshments Photo Three: The ‘fantastic’ Branch team Kristen Christian Emily King Lucy Northup Katie Foster Molly Dean Bittner Leanne Petroziello Michelle Nelson Cassandra "Casey" Emery Vanessa Diamond Kim Russell Lotus Perkins Lauren G. Shephard, CPA Jamie Palmore Mollie Sequeira Leah Bowen Ashley Velasquez Alicia Dickinson

Did you know you can support a local nonprofit with an in-kind donation through our engagement center? 🎁 Explore the Wishlists of organizations in the Richmond region to lend your support! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eA3R9Xgn

Join us at the Library for a celebration of Virginia's 11 federally and state-recognized tribes on Friday, Aug. 2, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.! Visit our "Indigenous Perspectives" exhibition, enjoy dancing performances and a drumming circle and view displays and demonstrations of traditional crafts by tribal representatives. Stop by the Hungry Hungry Arrow food truck for Indigenous menu items featuring homemade fry bread. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eJHTVWbh #IndigenousPerspectivesLVA #IndigenousHistory #NativeAmerican #VirginiaHistory

During PlanRVA Day, the second session focused on data-driven decision-making. A panel of Nonprofit data experts engaged in an insightful discussion on the role of data in improving economic mobility outcomes in the community. Thanks to The Hodges Partnership for the write-up. So happy to have had Community Foundation for a greater Richmond , United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, and Urban Institute share with us. https://lnkd.in/gFh3fJz3