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 […]
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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
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December 10, 2020 Even though there are only a few weeks left in the year, there are still some charitable actions you can take, especially with the temporary advantages created by the CARES Act. Some are straightforward and some complex so, as always, please consult with your advisors first. Gifts of stock and timing –
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December 1, 2020 MORRIS — With the closing of Crisis Line of Will & Grundy Counties, the Community Foundation of Grundy County has edited 941-HELP (4357) effective Nov. 30, 2020. “The phone line for 941-HELP used to ring at Crisis Line during evenings and weekends,” Community Foundation of Grundy County Executive Director Julie Buck said.
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The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Grundy County is proud to announce that Executive Director Julianne Buck has earned designation as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® through the American College of Financial Services effective September 1st. The CAP® designation is designed to bring advisors and nonprofit gift planners together to serve clients
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July 30, 2020 The Community Foundation of Grundy County and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry have announced that 35 local small businesses have been selected to receive $1,000 grants to support their efforts to serve the community during this pandemic. “Yes, we gave a few grants to small businesses as a
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