Clean Slate: Tips for 2024 Charitable Giving
A new year is such a great time to plan and reboot. Cliche as it may be to talk about resolutions this time of year, it’s tough to deny that January represents a clean slate for “to do” lists, goals, and your overall mindset. As you think about your 2024 charitable giving goals and priorities, […]
2024 Community Grant Awards
For Immediate Release 2024 Community Grants Awards The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) is pleased to announce it will award grants amounting to more than $918,000 to support 56 critical nonprofit programs and services in the new year. Since 1997, community partners, most notably the […]
Empty Stocking Fund CSRA
Getting Ready for Giving Tuesday
FACTS: In 2022 3.2 Billion was raised on November 29th alone. Last year, 35 million adults in the US participated. (+6%). Since 2020, Giving Tuesday has been Mailchimp’s third busiest send day of the year, eclipsed only by Black Friday and Cyber Monday. GETTING READY: The work for Giving Tuesday starts way before November 28th! […]
Fourth quarter jitters: Charitable giving tips to reduce your stress
You are not alone if you begin to feel a little anxious when November rolls around. Many people experience year-end stress, whether because of looming deadlines at work, tax-related estate planning cut-off dates, anticipating a busy holiday season of travel and social engagements, or simply the realization that another year is coming to a close […]
Do good, feel better: Philanthropy through the lens of well-being
Philanthropy means “love of humanity”—and, according to some, “philanthropy” includes acts that benefit both the giver and the receiver. This is surprising to some people who have been taught “it’s better to give than to receive.” Somehow we have popularized the idea that giving should “hurt.” But that is not what the research says. Consider […]
How Planned Giving Helps You Plan for Your Organization’s Future
You and your team are well aware that bequests to your organization can make a huge difference to your bottom line. With the average size of a bequest reported to total more than $78,000, it’s easy to see how the numbers can add up quickly. Still, focusing on planned giving is hard. You and your […]
100 Years of Giving through the J. B. White Foundation Fund
Historic Financial Ledgers of the J. B. White Fund Managed by the Community Foundation of the CSRA Gifted to the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System’s Special Collections AUGUSTA, Ga. (September 15, 2023) — The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System announces a gift of historic importance from the Community Foundation of the CSRA. The gift consists […]
Book Drive: Increasing Access for All
Do you have any new or gently used books laying around? RISE Augusta is collecting books for ALL ages to help stock their Little Free Library locations across Richmond County. Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and are freely accessible to all, removing barriers to book access. To […]
Are You Making These Mistakes in Your Grant Application?
No one wants their grant proposal to be rejected for something they could have easily fixed. Avoid these red flags when applying for your next grant. After your have enhanced your grant writing skills, put them to use by applying for some grants. Visit Other Grant Opportunities and apply.