GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS
GALESBURG, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2018) ─ As part of Community Foundation Week activities, Galesburg Community Foundation’s board, grants committee and staff are pleased to announce the local nonprofit organizations receiving grant awards through the annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This grant cycle combines dollars from generous community donors who hold charitable funds at the Community […]
HOW WILL YOU POSITIVELY CHANGE YOUR COMMUNITY?
Find out how you can give to your community by emailing Josh Gibb, president & CEO, at jgibb@yourgcf.org. Through a partnership with Galesburg Community Foundation, Williamsfield Parks Association and the Williamsfield FFA Alumni & Friends joined forces to research, fundraise and build a modern playground for their community. Located at Williamsfield’s 15-acre Doubet-Benjamin Park, it honors […]
STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS CAN HELP SUSTAIN YOUR MISSION
Forefront, in partnership with the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning at Illinois State University, is hosting a Learning Summit about the principles and practices of nonprofit collaborations and strategic partnerships. The event, hosted by Forefront, is Tuesday, October 23 at the Bone Center at Illinois State University’s campus in Bloomington, and will gather nonprofits from […]
COMPETITIVE GRANT TRAINING TO OPEN WITH MANDATORY MEETING
Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 grant cycle will open with a mandatory grant training on Thursday, June 21. Nonprofits may attend either a noon or 4:30 pm offering of the session. The noon session will be held at The Orpheum Theatre, located at 57 S Kellogg St in Galesburg. The 4:30 […]
KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY FUND OPENS 2018 GRANT CYCLE
The Knoxville Community Fund, a fund of Galesburg Community Foundation, is pleased to announce their 2018 grant cycle. This grant opportunity funds projects that shape the future and promote the well-being of the Knoxville community. Peg Bivens, member of the Knoxville Community Fund Advisory Board said, “We challenge our community nonprofit partners to join us […]
PLANNED GIVING: GETTING THE PROPER START
Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to offer IUPUI The Fundraising School’s Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start. Join us Monday, June 4- Wednesday, June 6. Expert faculty will demystify planned giving and help you understand the different planned giving options to discuss with your donors. There are only 30 seats available for this course. This three-day […]
FOREFRONT TO OPEN REGIONAL OFFICE
Forefront, the membership association for nonprofit organizations and grantmakers in Illinois, is pleased to announce the opening of a regional office to support Western Illinois. The new office will be Forefront’s third regional office, in addition to offices in Chicago and Springfield. The new Forefront office and staff position is in partnership with Galesburg Community […]
LOVING BOTTOMS DIAPER BANK SEES GROWTH
Reading a magazine article about the good that can come from a diaper bank is what propelled Lee Ann Porter to approach others in the community about the idea. Lee Ann said, “I was talking to everybody about how they should start a diaper bank. Many of them replied, “Why don’t you start a diaper […]
ORPHEUM THEATRE PRESENTS YES!
On Wednesday, February 21, The Orpheum Theatre hosted students from 10 area school districts to learn how awesome ecology is with the rockin’ eco hero, Steve Trash. Steve Trash visited The Orpheum Theatre as part of the Youth Entertainment Series, which is also known as YES! Galesburg Community Foundation is proud to support the Youth Entertainment […]
