Manatee Community Foundation

??Our office will be closed through the weekend in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Today and everyday we are thankful for you and the difference you make in our community. Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with gratitude and joy.

??Our hearts are filled with gratitude this Thanksgiving season for the incredible donors, nonprofits, and community members who make our work possible. Your generosity fuels impactful programs, supports vital causes, and strengthens our community in countless ways. Together, we’re creating a brighter future—one act of kindness at a time.

??We are proud to spotlight our Financial Empowerment Initiative thanks to the generous lead partner Credit Union 1 and additional partners Manatee Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Suncoast ??This community initiative supports and benefits local nonprofit organizations in Manatee County and surrounding areas, specifically those employing and serving financially vulnerable residents and low-income households. This public-private partnership was created to assist ALICE families towards long term financial independence. ?Click here to learn more about this initiative and how you make a difference in supporting our community to financial empowerment. https://lnkd.in/eu8wyrB3

↗? A Note from Our Philanthropy Team... Have you connected with Yolanda and Mac? If not, they look forward to getting to know you and help your charitable dreams become a reality. #philanthropy

??We are excited to join the national network of community foundations recognizing Community Foundation Week! As we close out the week we know Community Foundation Week isn’t just about us! Which nonprofit organizations have you worked with to help deepen the impact of your local philanthropy? ??Tag your favorite nonprofit partner in the replies and share what you love about collaborating and/or supporting with them. #CommunityFNDWeek #Philanthropy #mondaymotivation

??Happy Community Foundation Week and National Philanthropy Day! We’re celebrating the impact of our foundation and hundreds of others across the country that are empowering positive social change in neighborhoods, counties, and states. ?? At MCF, we are the only community foundation in Manatee serving the entire county, in partnership with our donors and community we: ??Improve the quality of life of our community though convenings, initiatives, grants, and scholarships ??Help our donors discover and achieve their philanthropic dreams in tax advantageous ways ??Build the capacity of our nonprofit partners so they can serve our most vulnerable #CommunityFNDWee #philanthropy #PowerofPartnerships

"Democracy is based upon the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people" ~Harry Emerson Fosdick

??This week we celebrate our Legacy Society Members, those caring community members who have thoughtfully planned their philanthropic dreams they will leave when they pass, partnering with Manatee Community Foundation to carry out their wishes for charitable giving. ??Thank you to Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC and Blalock Walters, P.A. for your generous sponsorship of our celebratory breakfast event this Thursday. #Philanthropy #legacy #mondaymotivation

Happy Halloween from MCF ?? we ??our donors! #philanthropy

?? Professional Advisors: Join us for breakfast and continuing education on Tuesday November 19th at 8:30am at MCF. In partnership with Community Foundation of Sarasota County ?? Topic: Drafting Gift Agreements that Stand the Test of Time w/ Alan Rothschild, Jr. Synopsis: This presentation looks at key provisions of a charitable gift agreement and discusses in detail the points that a well drafted charitable gift agreement should address. It further emphasizes how proper attention to these provisions and consideration of specific points addressed can help anticipate and, hopefully, avoid many of the problems underlying these wayward gifts. ?? Register here https://lnkd.in/erghaKhu