Brookline Community Foundation

Dear Supporters, Friends, and Partners, The Brookline Community Foundation would like to take a moment to address H.R. 9495 and the uncertainty it may bring. While the resolution might feel unsettling, please know that the Brookline Community Foundation remains steadfast in its mission and commitment to our community. We are here for you—today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. Together, we will continue strengthening Brookline, fostering equity, opportunity, and resilience for all who call it home. Thank you for your trust, support, and shared dedication to our community. We will keep moving forward, united as ever. With Gratitude, Brookline Community Foundation

We're excited to join the national network of community foundations recognizing National Philanthropy Day and Community Foundation Week! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our favorite pictures of our work over the last year. Which one is your favorite? #GrantFunding #BrooklineCommunity #CommunityImpact #BCFGrants #BCF #BrooklineGrants #CommunityLove #brooklinema #BrooklineMA #CommunityEvent #CommunitySupport #NationalPhilanthropyDay #CommunityFoundationWeek

We’re excited to share something special with you this fall! If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead a nonprofit or are looking for insights into securing general operating revenue, you won’t want to miss this. This October, our Executive Director, Aba Taylor, was featured on The Business Behind Fundraising Podcast as part of the Fall Funder Series. Aba shared her experiences, challenges, and the key strategies she uses to lead the Brookline Community Foundation. Whether you're a nonprofit professional or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of nonprofit leadership, this is a conversation you’ll want to tune into! The Fall Funder Series is packed with valuable content featuring interviews with incredible foundation leaders. This conversation is insightful and engaging, offering a rare peek into the minds of foundation leaders. Don’t miss out! Listen to the Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eEBMdqqT

We’re excited to have Bill on the Professional Advisors Committee (PAC)! With his family’s strong ties to Brookline, Bill is deeply committed to working towards equity and opportunity for all Brookline residents. Are you interested in joining Bill and the PAC? The PAC is composed of high-level professionals who live or work in Brookline. PAC members act as ambassadors and advisors on philanthropic, fiduciary, and legal matters, providing strategic guidance to the Board of Trustees and BCF’s Executive Director. Contact Amy Silberstein at [email protected] to discuss how your skills and experience can support BCF’s mission.

Last Call! The Community Grants Program application deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM! If you haven't submitted yet, now's your chance to apply for funding that supports impactful work in Brookline! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in areas like health, wellness, climate sustainability, the arts, and more. Need help or have questions? We're here to support—reach out before the clock runs out to us at [email protected]. #BrooklineCommunity #GrantFunding #CommunityImpact #BCFGrants

Don't miss out on your chance to apply!

The Brookline Community Foundation is proud to announce that BCF Board Member David Mann has established the Edna Mann Scholarship Fund for Social Justice and Equity in memory of his mother. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has shown outstanding commitment to social justice and equity in the US, particularly in the Massachusetts, Boston, or Brookline areas, through organizing, activism, and advocacy. Inspired by this initiative? You too can make a difference! Consider opening your own fund to support the next generation of changemakers in our community. Together, we can build a more just and equitable future. #community #brooklinema #brookline #brooklinemass #nonprofit #giving

In case you missed it- BCF brought back a perennial favorite, the Executive Director (ED) Roundtable convening!

Thank you to Board Member David Mann for sharing why he supports BCF. We appreciate your leadership!

BCF is thrilled to receive a grant from The Cummings Foundation as part of their 2024 $30 Million Grant Program! Thank you for this investment into our community. We appreciate your partnership! Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/euCqsRDw #brookline #brooklinemass #brooklinemassachusetts #brooklinema #cummingsgrantrecipient #cummingsgrants #cummingsgrant #community