October /November 2013

It's that time of year again - - time to recognize your organization's Board of Directors for their financial support!

Did 100% of your board make a personal financial gift to your organization between November 2012 and November 5, 2013? 

If so, your organization qualifies for The 100 Percent Club. This award recognizes boards that support their agencies with 100% financial participation through personal giving!
 

We know nonprofits work very close to the budget line to offer their fantastic programs and services. And your Board of Directors also knows how hard you work. Now more than ever your Board's financial gifts to your organization make your work possible. Give them the recognition they have earned with their monetary gifts to your nonprofit!
 

The linked nomination form is easy to fill out. . Complete it and send it back to me by November 5. Your organization and Board will then get all sorts of press for achieving this coveted recognition. Only 70 nonprofits in western Nevada claimed this recognition last year. I want 100 to be awarded 100% Board Giving for 2013! 
 

Your organization will be recognized  at the AFP Conrerstone Luncheon on November 15.  We will send you a logo for your website and give you a certificate for your office. Come on! What are you waiting for ?!

Dani Lutzow

Program Associate

Community Foundation of Western Nevada

1885 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 103

Reno, NV 89509

Reach out with compassion and solidarity. Give to the SMS Compassion Fund.

Businesses are organizing fundraisers ranging from collection baskets to sales event donations and a Reno Aces baseball shagging day. Two Sparks Middle School students are coping by making and passing out solidarity ribbons. Both the UNLV and UNR teams will played last weekend with "SMS Compassion" emblazoned on their helmets. Residents from surrounding communities attended church and community candlelight vigils. Facebook posts remember with respect and affection Sparks Middle School math teacher, Mr. Michael Landsberry. Each action reminds us of our connections with our neighbors - within walking distance or not.

The SMS Compassion fund comforts everyone it touches. The Sparks Middle School students, families, faculty and staff will receive help. Compassionate donors to the fund feel a little better after giving because they know they are doing what they can in a difficult situation to make things easier. The Community Foundation staff feel better knowing that we are contributing our skills where they are needed.

Working together helps us to connect, strengthen bonds and build community. Grieving and giving together strengthens and comforts us. As the days pass, remember to continue to reach out with kindness and help when you can.

Left to Right: Beatriz Robinson, Ray Gonzalez, Nancy Rodriguez,  Carina Black, Reggie Valenzuela.

• UNR Professor Beatriz Robinson, 
• Ray Gonzalez, Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo Bank,
•  Nancy Rodriguez who brings experience in Human Resources and Marketing,
• Carina Black, Executive Direcotor of the Northern Nevada International Center
• Reggie Valenzuela,resident of Fernley and Plant Manager of Duraflex International in Sparks. 

Community Foundation Annual Reports Available.

You  know you want one!

If you did not get your report in the mail, give  us a call  775-333-5499 or

email me and I will send one right out to you.

Open the report and....

Look into the eyes of our scholarship winners.

Read an inspiring Legacy Society Member's story.

Peruse our grants and fund lists.

Learn where your Community Foundation stands and what we are doing to stregthen our community.

We have met the incredibly rigorous review process and have been awarded the National Standards seal for the second time.

Achieving accreditation through National Standards is important to our Trustees and staff. Going through the re-certification process was a growth experience.

What does it mean for you?