GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TURNOUT GRANT RECIPIENTS
As part of Community Foundation Month activities, Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the local nonprofit organizations receiving grant awards through their annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This grant cycle combines dollars from generous community donors who hold charitable funds at the Community Foundation along with dollars from the Community Foundation’s Impact Fund to […]
SHAWN HEDDEN NAMED DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
As Director of Finance & Operations, Shawn will oversee the financial and operational functions of the organization. Shawn will manage the organization’s more than $30 million of investments and assets. He will also be responsible for overseeing human resources, operations and information technologies for the Community Foundation. Galesburg Community Foundation President and CEO, Joshua Gibb, […]
WE’RE HIRING!
Galesburg Community Foundation seeks a full-time Director of Finance & Operations responsible for providing leadership in all financial, operational and administrative functions including accounting, financial planning and budgeting, investment and custody services, human resources, information technology, facilities and the general operations of the Foundation. The director acts as an important advisor on all aspects of […]
2019 THE TURNOUT GRANT CYCLE TO OPEN
GALESBURG, Ill. (June 5, 2019) – Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce their mandatory grant training for 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, including churches, schools, and government agencies serving Knox and Warren Counties. Two sessions will be held, with attendance only required for one session. Nonprofits may attend either Tuesday, June 18 at 4:30 […]
ENTREPRENEUR EVENT SCHEDULED
Galesburg Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development (KCAP), is hosting an event, “By Entrepreneurs. For Entrepreneurs.”, on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30- 7:00 pm at Market Alley Wines, located at 59 Public Square in Monmouth. At this event join established and new entrepreneurs for drinks and networking. Meet […]
JENNI ANDERSON ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE
Galesburg Community Foundation Chief Financial Officer, Jennifer (Jenni) Anderson announces her resignation from Galesburg Community Foundation. Jenni will pursue her next professional opportunity as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Midwest Bank working for Chris Gavin’s team. Jenni’s last day with Galesburg Community Foundation is Friday, May 17. During her time at the Community […]
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN
GALESBURG, Ill. (January 28, 2019)– Galesburg Community Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications for the below detailed scholarships on Friday, February 1, 2019. These scholarships are open to students who reside in Knox and Warren Counties and meet the criteria listed below. Applications are available and must be submitted online at GCF’s website, www.YourGCF.org. The […]
ROWVA WORKS TO ENHANCE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES WITH CHEMISTRY LAB
By: Mary StiersVice President, ROWVA Public Schools Foundation When I took chemistry in high school, I became so frustrated trying to balance a chemical equation that I burst into tears in the middle of class. The only good thing that came out of that embarrassing moment was a cute guy in the class, displaying his […]
SHOWCASING THE POSITIVE WORK IN OUR REGION
During Community Foundation Week we asked nonprofits and community members to post a short video on Facebook showcasing how their work is making positive changes in their communities. Nonprofits and community members posting and using #YourGCF would then be entered into a random drawing to win one of three $500 grants. Nonprofits serving Galesburg Community […]
GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEEK
GALESBURG, Ill. (Nov. 9, 2018) ─ During the week of November 12-16, 2018, Galesburg Community Foundation will observe Community Foundation Week by celebrating the positive changes made in our region thanks to generosity. The Community Foundation is a place for everyone, making Community Foundation Week an excellent opportunity to celebrate the stories of lives changed and […]
