News & Events

Women Leading Locally: Then and Now

Arlington has been shaped by trailblazing women for generations. As you’ll see in the lives, legacies, and light of the women below, that trailblazing spirit will continue to shape Arlington for generations to come.

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Listen: The Only Woman in the Room – Roz Ridgway’s Story

From Cold War negotiating tables to corporate board rooms, Roz was often the first and only woman in the room. In this audio legacy, Roz shares her life, career, and loves with us.

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February 2025 Advisor News: tax time, local love, & wise giving

We encourage you to reach out to us as charitable planning questions come up with your clients. In the meantime, we’ve put together some resources on timely topics that we think will be helpful as you engage your clients in conversations about philanthropy.

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Deploying Humanitarian Assistance Funds

In response to recent actions, we are stepping up our efforts to engage our community in meeting challenges as they arise. We are working diligently to provide the best information about where financial and volunteer efforts can have the greatest benefit on a range of issues.

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January 2025 Nonprofit News: What to watch in the new year

The dust may still be settling on 2024’s busy giving season, but January really is the best time to start cultivating major gifts, especially those that involve complexity. This month, we’re sharing insights on how your organization can start the year strong.

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January 2025 Donor News: The benefits of charitable giving budgeting

A budget may not be the very first thing that comes to mind when you think about ringing in a new year, but budgets are important, even when it comes to charitable giving. The community foundation is happy to offer tips to help you plan your philanthropy goals.

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California Fire Response & Recovery: How to help and what to watch for

A list of giving options that include trusted national emergency response and relief organizations and peer community foundations with the local knowledge and partnerships to effectively monitor and address needs as they evolve over time.

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Ashleigh Simpson, Chris Musto, and Dan McCabe join Board of Trustees

Plus: current and former Trustees gathered at Signature Theatre to learn about ACF’s current priorities and impact on the community.

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Impact Snapshots: FY2024 By the Numbers

Behind every number in this new release is a thousand stories of compassion, community, resilience, and a shared vision of what Arlington can be. We are endlessly grateful for the role you’ve played in this work.

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Arlington Women Community Builders at Fire Station 8

AWCB at Firestation 8

Over the summer, Arlington Women Community Builders (AWCB) gathered for a panel discussion featuring community activists from Hall’s Hill at the newly rebuilt Station 8 on Langston Boulevard. They provided deep insight and inspiration.

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August 2024 Nonprofit News: Make-a-Will Month

In this month’s news, we share some simple, tried and true tenants for building meaningful, lasting relationships with donors, and we invite you to check out ACF’s educational resources and data on the affordability challenges in Arlington.

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Christy Cole Promoted to Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Christy Cole

From her earliest days in Arlington, Christy recognized that a true community isn’t defined by just your own roots being nourished, but by ensuring that everyone has that same opportunity to settle, to grow, and to thrive.

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August 2024 Advisor News: Advising Frugal Clients & Finding Balance

The community foundation is committed to providing timely updates on legal and policy developments to help you and other professionals who advise philanthropic clients stay on top of best practices in charitable planning.

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AYPI Year in Review: By Sara Ahmad, ’23-’24 AYPI Chair

AYPI year in review

The Youth Board this year has been “small but mighty” as you will see with this report on its productivity. The Youth Board successfully funded numerous worthwhile ventures and raised awareness about AYPI’s mission, setting new milestones.

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July 2024 Nonprofit News: DIY millionaires and summer tips

A recent study sheds light on how high net-worth people who’ve made their own money tend to approach philanthropy. As it turns out, self-made millionaires are more likely to give to charity than those who inherited their wealth.

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Getting creative: Three ways to support education

It’s graduation season, and that means education may be on your mind! The community foundation can help you make a difference in the lives of young people by funding education. It’s a lot easier to get involved than you might think!

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May 2024 Advisor News: DAF Updates, Mixing Up Assets, and Summer Reading

The community foundation is committed to providing timely updates on legal and policy developments to help you and other professionals who advise philanthropic clients stay on top of best practices in charitable planning.

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What is Deeply Affordable Housing & Why Does it Matter?

The current definition of “affordable” leaves out many people who are essential to Arlington’s workforce and economic success. This disparity is why Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) advocates for affordability at 30% AMI.

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March 2024 Donor News: The philanthropic power of giving consistency

We are honored to work with generous individuals and families like so many of you who’ve established funds to support the causes you care about and the needs of our community both now and in the future.

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March 2024 Nonprofit News: Simplify Stock Giving and DAFs for Organized Giving

In this month’s newsletter, we feature some tried and true information about stock giving and donor advised funds to support you in using these tools in your fundraising efforts.

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