The Giving USA 2019: Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018 painted a picture of generous donors who gave at the second highest level ever – almost $428 billion – in what was described as a “complex” year for charitable giving. Although giving by individuals declined, grantmaking by community foundations increased by about 10.2 […]
Key takeaways from Giving USA 2019, the annual report on philanthropy Read Post »
After two decades of volunteer and staff roles at Rose Community Foundation, Vicki Perlmutter Dansky has decided to resign from her position as senior gift planning officer at the end of February. Please join us in wishing her all the best in the future and thanking her for the incredible legacy she created at the
Honoring the legacy and expertise of Vicki Perlmutter Dansky Read Post »
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, and many grieving families seek to bring something positive out of their loss. After the devastating loss of their infant son, David and Alicia Thorpe found solace in philanthropy. “We weren’t sure what to do,” explains David. “Something we struggled with was our son’s significance.
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Katherine Gold, the chair-elect of Rose Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees, began her years of volunteer involvement as a member of the Foundation’s Education Committee.
#WeHeartPhilanthropy – Katherine Gold Read Post »
Elise A. Barish, a donor-advised fund holder at Rose Community Foundation, is passionate about promoting the need for sun protection and early detection of melanoma.
#WeHeartPhilanthropy – Elise Barish Read Post »
Rose Community Legacy Circle is a group of individuals who have chosen to leave a bequest or other type of planned gift to the Foundation. Sue Cobb says the decision to make a legacy gift to the Foundation was not difficult.
#WeHeartPhilanthropy – Sue Cobb and Kate Shea Read Post »
Joanne Posner-Mayer has found many ways to be philanthropic, using her time, her money and even her credit to help organizations she loves.
Joanne Posner-Mayer Helps Organizations She Loves Get to the Next Level Read Post »
"I didn’t want the evening to end. I didn’t want to say goodbye to the group,” says Robin Glickstein, in response to sharing a unique and special experience with 11 others through a “micro-giving circle” at Rose Community Foundation.
Giving Together Brings Abundant Rewards Through #MakeItHappen Event Read Post »
William (“Dr.Bill”) Silvers, MD, encourages his patients to live life to the fullest. “Asthma should not hold anyone back from aspiring to be an Olympian,” he affirms. A dedicated board-certified allergist for 37 years, Dr. Silvers started the donor-advised Allergy and Asthma Health Fund at Rose Community Foundation to create a legacy focused on medicine and Jewish values.
Dr. William Silvers Creates a Legacy in Medicine and Jewish Life Read Post »
We spoke with Julie Shaffer, executive director of the Oreg Foundation, about the benefits of collaborative funding. Oreg is a long-time funding partner with Rose Community Foundation, having joined us in supporting several strategic initiatives.
Funding Partnerships – Advancing the Cause by Working Together Read Post »
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