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This past year, the Grant Committee became increasingly aware of the effects Covid was having on not-for-profits and school districts alike.  Therefore, many of our grants in 2020 were in response to needs that emerged out of the pandemic.  In total, $35,000 in grants was awarded to 13 different organizations last year.   Half of those grants […]

February 18, 2021   February starts what I hope is only a six-week crabby season.  Is it a coincidence that the groundhog declaring six more weeks of winter also launches tax preparation season?   We’re in that time of year when we focus on our finances.  Paying off credit cards from Christmas shopping.  Getting W-2s

Our Judy is retiring!  Please help us spread the word and invite qualified applicants to apply.  Only applications via our website are being accepted.  Click here for the job description and online application. Thank you!

Our meeting may have looked different, but the impact remained the same!! We are happy to announce the 100+ Women Who Care were able to provide $1,500 to CASA of River Valley at last night’s meeting!! CASA began their working in Grundy County last January and are currently the voice for 24 abused or neglected

In our continuing series “Nonprofit Tools for Success,” we take a look at Gift Acceptance Policies. As always, here’s my disclaimer: I am not an attorney nor accountant, but I do base my opinion and recommendations on experiences with a number of nonprofits of all shapes and sizes over my career. Always check with your

Less time at work meant more time with family December 28, 2020 by Devan Gagliardo Program Director   I recently read on January 1, 2021, for the first time ever hindsight will actually be 20/20. With countless family gatherings, birthday parties, holidays, work events, weddings, and fundraisers cancelled it really was a year of disappointment

…to take advantage of year-end tax strategies to benefit your favorite charities!  Click here to read our recent newsletter!

We are excited to announce that CFGC’s Executive Director, Julie Buck, will be the instructor for the first-ever Certificate of Nonprofit Administration at Joliet Junior College in Spring 2021! From the JJC catalog:  “With over 4,000 nonprofit organizations in the JJC district, the need for trained leadership, staff, and volunteer boards is paramount to help