Let’s Not be “Too Late” As we take a minute to reflect on yesterday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we think about the man himself who spurred incredible action across the world because of his passion for equality and justice. He didn’t wait for ‘some day’ to be the day he woke up and decided[…..]
In 2019 the NGCF Strategic Planning Committee spent over 178 hours of work on a comprehensive Strategic Plan for the organization. We invite you to review the results in this Strategic Plan: Executive Summary. Why was it time for a strategic plan? Because of the growth NGCF experienced from 2015 – 2019 we knew it[…..]
The Kid’s Table This holiday season as you gathered with friends and family, where did you sit? Were you at the ‘adult’s table’ or were you at the ‘kid’s table’? Don’t we all secretly wish we were at the kid’s table? Children evoke a certain nostalgia, especially around the holidays, that reminds us of our[…..]
Christmas Comes Early for 3 Local Organizations GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) has selected 3 organizations to receive grants in their inaugural Opportunity Grant cycle. A total of $115,000 was awarded to these organizations serving North Georgia. NGCFs launched this new Opportunity Grant cycle in 2019 as a part of their[…..]
2020 will be the 35th Anniversary for the North Georgia Community Foundation. Hear from our President & CEO, Michelle Prater, about our past, present and future of NGCF. Also, learn more about our 27 Organizations funded through our 2019 Community Impact Grant cycle. Fall 2019 Newsletter
NGCF Significantly Increases Community Impact Grant Giving Capacity with 2019 Recipients GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) has selected 27 non-profit organizations to receive a Community Impact Grant from their 2019 cycle. A total of $152,895 was awarded this year, a significant increase from the $66,611.50 given in 2018. The increase[…..]
Your never know the instant a connection will take place. The moment a spark will ignite a bond between two beings in a way they never thought possible. In this case, that spark occurred between a lady and a horse. The story… Fund holder, Judith Stich and her family fund, The MFS Foundation, have worked[…..]
The primary responsibility of this position is to support the work of the President & CEO as well as special projects supporting the Foundation’s mission, while maintaining strong relationships with the Foundation’s fund holders and grantees. Send cover letter & resume to Michelle Prater at mprater@ngcf.org by Friday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m. Click here[…..]
NGCF works to create legacies that last. We invited you to view our 2018 Annual Report. Learn about what they year held for new funds, grants, a celebration in Rabun County and more! 2018 Annual Report PDF https://issuu.com/forumcommunications/docs/ngcf-annual-report-2018-2019-09-10-web
NGCF Leadership Program Graduates First Class GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The ‘You Lead’ Emerging Leaders Program at the North Georgia Community Foundation has graduated its first class with 15 non-profits leaders from across North Georgia. This leadership development program is just one of the many educational and leadership training opportunities provided as part of the Growing[…..]
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