Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville

Congratulations to Graces of Gurley for receiving a grant from the Little Drummer Girl Fund! This is the first year of discretionary grantmaking from the Little Drummer Girl Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. The fundholders aspire to involve their children and grandchildren in learning about ways to support the community through both philanthropic dollars and volunteering. The family’s four generations reviewed, discussed, and selected the grants to receive funding. These grant submissions focused on the organization’s impact on children in our community and volunteer opportunities for families. The Little Drummer Girl Fund is an exemplary force for good.

We are excited to welcome two new members to our Community Foundation team. Next up is Mary Kate Moore, our new Event Specialist. Mary Kate joins us with a robust background in public administration, event coordination, and community-focused initiatives. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Mississippi State University and is currently completing her Master’s in Public Administration at Clemson University. With professional experience in the legal, educational, and philanthropic sectors, Mary Kate is well-prepared to bring our community events to life. "I’m thrilled to help illustrate the impact of charitable giving," Mary Kate shares. "I look forward to creating events that not only celebrate our Community Foundation mission but also foster a deeper connection with the community and its support for meaningful causes." Please join us in welcoming Mary Kate to the team! #HereForGood #ForceForGood

We are excited to announce two members of our Community Foundation team! First up is Nancy Washington Vaughn, Esq., PHR, SHRM-CP, our first Director of Charitable Strategies. Nancy will be collaborating with donors and professional advisors to inspire, simplify, and amplify generosity in our community. Nancy's work focuses on nurturing relationships with prospective and current donors to deepen investment in our dynamic community. To that end, she creates personalized charitable solutions to fit a donor's specific generosity strategy to support their philanthropic goals. “I’m thrilled to join the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville and contribute to an organization that is focused on mobilizing generosity in our community through donor's charitable gifts.” Nancy said. “I look forward to providing exceptional support and opportunities for our donors,” Nancy adds. In addition to her legal and human resources professional experiences, Nancy has been actively involved as a community volunteer serving on various boards and committees, including the CFGH Board, further preparing her for this role at the Community Foundation. Nancy is an attorney; certified human resources professional; and a certified diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace professional. Nancy earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. She is a member of the Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Tennessee Bar Associations. Nancy has Bachelor of Science degrees in Communication Arts and Political Science with a minor degree in African American Studies (summa cum laude) from Austin Peay State University. She holds the HR Certification Institute designation of a Professional in Human Resources (PHR); the Society for Human Resource Management designation of a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida College of Business. Nancy is a graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville's Connect Class 12. Please join us in welcoming Nancy to our team! #HereForGood #ForceForGood

Our Corporate Giving Network was excited to welcome the incredibly informative and engaging generational expert Kristin Scroggin of genWhy Communications to our quarterly meeting. Attendees laughed and learned valuable tips to positively impact their organizations. Thank you to Mazda Toyota Manufacturing for hosting us!

Congratulations to The Schools Foundation for receiving a grant from the Little Drummer Girl Fund! This is the first year of discretionary grantmaking from the Little Drummer Girl Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. The fundholders aspire to involve their children and grandchildren in learning about ways to support the community through both philanthropic dollars and volunteering. The family’s four generations reviewed, discussed, and selected the grants to receive funding. These grant submissions focused on the organization’s impact on children in our community and volunteer opportunities for families. The Little Drummer Girl Fund is an exemplary force for good.

Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama for receiving a grant from the Little Drummer Girl Fund! This is the first year of discretionary grantmaking from the Little Drummer Girl Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. The fundholders aspire to involve their children and grandchildren in learning about ways to support the community through both philanthropic dollars and volunteering. The family’s four generations reviewed, discussed, and selected the grants to receive funding. These grant submissions focused on the organization’s impact on children in our community and volunteer opportunities for families. The Little Drummer Girl Fund is an exemplary force for good.

Congratulations to UCP of Huntsville for receiving a grant from the Little Drummer Girl Fund! This is the first year of discretionary grantmaking from the Little Drummer Girl Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. The fundholders aspire to involve their children and grandchildren in learning about ways to support the community through both philanthropic dollars and volunteering. The family’s four generations reviewed, discussed, and selected the grants to receive funding. These grant submissions focused on the organization’s impact on children in our community and volunteer opportunities for families. The Little Drummer Girl Fund is an exemplary force for good.

GivingTuesday is coming soon! Our Corporate Giving Network members are gearing up for a massive day of celebrating generosity. Deadline for CGN members to register is Friday, November 15. #GivingTuesday

Congratulations to Huntsville Community Drumline for receiving a grant from the Little Drummer Girl Fund! This is the first year of discretionary grantmaking from the Little Drummer Girl Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. The fundholders aspire to involve their children and grandchildren in learning about ways to support the community through both philanthropic dollars and volunteering. The family’s four generations reviewed, discussed, and selected the grants to receive funding. These grant submissions focused on the organization’s impact on children in our community and volunteer opportunities for families. The Little Drummer Girl Fund is an exemplary force for good.

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley for receiving a grant from the Little Drummer Girl Fund! This is the first year of discretionary grantmaking from the Little Drummer Girl Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. The fundholders aspire to involve their children and grandchildren in learning about ways to support the community through both philanthropic dollars and volunteering. The family’s four generations reviewed, discussed, and selected the grants to receive funding. These grant submissions focused on the organization’s impact on children in our community and volunteer opportunities for families. The Little Drummer Girl Fund is an exemplary force for good.