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