No matter our heritage, background, or religion, what we have in common is that we are connected by shared interests and geography. COMMUNITY The more we learn and understand each other, the stronger our bond. EDUCATION The more we educate our citizens, the stronger we grow as a community.

Jefferson County Nonprofit Alliance

The Jefferson County Nonprofit Alliance is the Foundation’s educational arm. Through workshops and various programs, the Alliance brings nonprofits in our community together to share with each other and to learn from experts.

The Alliance draws from a wide range of professionals in nonprofit organization and philanthropy to share knowledge in areas such as donor relations, board development, fund development, marketing and communications, and making successful grant applications.

The annual Grantmakers Forum brings together philanthropy professionals and the staff of local nonprofits in just such an exchange of expertise. A panel of grantmakers reviews grant applications and chooses recipients before an audience, discussing the merits of the applications and giving constructive suggestions for improved grantwriting.

The Alliance also holds workshops for financial professionals such as attorneys, CPAs, and financial planners to help them understand how their clients might make gifts in our own community.

Please contact us for upcoming Alliance events — we invite you to come share what you know and to learn all you can.

How is a community foundation different from other non profit  organizations?

While a community foundation is also a nonprofit, the mission of a community foundation is broader than that of a traditional nonprofit. The JCCF mission, for example, involves encouraging local philanthropy for the benefit of Jefferson County residents.

This broad scope allows JCCF to connect people who want to give with nonprofit organizations that need their support. The Foundation makes grants that serve a wide range of interest areas as long as there is charitable benefit to the local community.

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