October 10, 2024 Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Augusta, GA, October 10, 2024 On Friday, September 27, the Community Foundation established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund to support immediate as well as long-term recovery needs of our community after the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on the Augusta region. The Community Foundation for […]
Fall into Philanthropy
Greetings from the Community Foundation The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted our community, leaving many in need of immediate support and recovery efforts. To aid in these recovery efforts, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund to support trusted nonprofit partners who are providing critical services to […]
Hurricane Helene: An Update From Our President & CEO
Community Foundation for the CSRA (CFCSRA) is no stranger to playing an essential role in disaster relief and recovery in our community. We set up the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund to receive donations and support the day after the storm hit. Our program team and executive leadership have been on the phones daily […]
Hurricane Helene and How You Can Help
I hope this email reaches you despite all the challenges with power and internet access, and most importantly, that it finds you and your family safe. Like you, our team at the Community Foundation has been focused on making sure their loved ones are safe, assessing damage and literally trying to cut their way […]
Inspiring good habits: Tips for better giving
The team at the Community Foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights that can help you get more satisfaction from your charitable giving and in turn make an even bigger difference in the causes you care about. Here are three recommendations: Strive for energetic effectiveness. Whether a gift to charity is $25, $2500, or […]
Six for the summer: Mid-year reminders about charitable giving
Here are six tips to keep in mind as you plan your charitable giving for the coming months, years, and even decades. As always, the team at the Community Foundation is happy to be a resource! Donate appreciated stock to your fund at the Community Foundation. Yes, yes, we absolutely understand how easy it is […]
Power of DAFs and the do’s and don’ts
A Donor-advised funds (DAFs) is one of many types of funds you can establish at the Community Foundation. In fact, due to their simplicity and flexibility, DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable giving tool in the United States. In 2022, grants from DAFs increased by 9% to $52.16 billion, and as of December 2023, over $228 […]
Estate planning: Your kids … and your community
As you contemplate your legacy and adjust your estate plan over the years, it’s natural to focus on your children and family as the primary beneficiaries in your will and trust. If you’re like an increasing number of charitably-minded individuals, though, you might find that your perspectives about what exactly it means to leave a […]
Leaving a Bequest to the Community Foundation
Many donors and fund holders at the community foundation have updated their estate plans to leave a bequest to their donor-advised or other type of fund. Some bequests take the form of a “specific bequest,” which means that the fund at the community foundation receives a specific amount of money from the donor’s probate estate […]
Big or Small, every gift matters
Simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness have long been cornerstones of working with the community foundation to carry out charitable goals. Time and time again at the community foundation, we see how easily donors who’ve established a donor-advised or other type of fund are able to not only fulfill their big-picture charitable goals, but to act quickly […]