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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

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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

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 –

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.