Nonprofit Agency Funds

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We help nonprofits create sustainable futures.

An Agency Fund at Arlington Community Foundation is a reliable and cost-effective way to support your nonprofit’s long-term financial sustainability. Along with professional investment management, you gain access to a platform of value-added services, hands-on support, and community connections that help your organization grow.

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What you get.
Why it matters.

Professional Investment Management
We partner with PNC as our outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) to manage fund investments and daily monitoring. This gives your organization the strength of a highly diversified pool and the expertise of a national firm, all anchored in a local relationship, with administrative fees invested back into the community.

Administrative and Gift Processing Support
We manage receipts and disbursements, process non-cash gifts like stock and real estate, provide fund accounting, and assist with planned and legacy gifts. You’ll receive quarterly statements, 24/7 portal access, and a full annual review, with the option for additional reporting when needed.

Flexible Fund Access
While the assets are legally held by the Foundation, your agency fund remains on your books. Your board can request up to 100 percent of the fund balance at any time, subject to Foundation board approval, offering flexibility along with long-term growth potential.

Board, Staff, and Donor Training
We provide education and resources in areas like nonprofit finance, governance, fundraising, and community needs, along with guidance on legacy giving and donor stewardship.

Philanthropic and Legacy Planning
We work closely with your team and supporters on estate planning, planned gift strategies, and messaging that helps deepen long-term donor relationships.

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Photos [top to bottom]: agency fund-holder Friends of the Arlington Public Library; presentation image for agency fund-holder True Ground Housing Partners; Nonprofit Wish Catalog event

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Join the Community. Grow with Confidence.

Twenty-five Arlington-area nonprofits, from emerging initiatives to well-established organizations, partner with us to manage their agency funds. Fundholders like Friends of the Arlington Library and True Ground Housing Partners count on us not only for financial stewardship, but for connection. As part of this growing network, you’ll have access to peer learning, nonprofit gatherings, and opportunities to share your story through community-facing tools like our annual Nonprofit Holiday Wish Catalog.

Ready to explore whether an agency fund is right for your organization? Get in touch and let’s start a conversation about what’s possible.

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Contact Christy Cole,
Vice President

“An agency fund isn’t just about investments. It’s about giving nonprofit leaders the time, tools, and confidence to focus on what matters most: their mission and the people they serve.”

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