North Georgia Community Foundation

Whether you're an active NGCF fundholder, a dedicated board member, or a hardworking nonprofit partner we regularly collaborate with, ???? ???????????????????? ??????. Even if our paths haven't crossed yet, ???? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ??????????????????, no matter their stage in life. ???????? ?????? ???? ???? ???? ????????, ???? ?????? ???? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ??????! ???? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ??????????????????. ???? The NGCF Office will be closed the remainder of this week. We will be open again on Monday, December 1st and look forward to working with you then. #HappyThanksgiving #CommunityFoundation #GoodPeopleDoingGoodWork #Community #NGCF

?? ???????????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ??? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? If you know our NGCF Team, there is no lack for conversation or laughs! Talking about philanthropy is something we all live and breathe. We understand that it's not a regular or natural conversation for everyone; ?????? ???? ???? ???? ??????????????????! As you gather for this holiday season, we encourage you to talk about giving and philanthropy. ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ????????: https://lnkd.in/eJ8VsJi6 Remember that NGCF is here to help you continue these conversations and work alongside you and your loved ones with your charitable giving. Last note: We do have a shy little turkey on our Team ... but she knows the picture was all in good fun! It's important to laugh together!

???????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ?????????? ?????????????? $??????,?????? ?????????????? ???? ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? These recipients were selected to receive funding to initiate new services, or expand current services, that address critical needs in the communities they serve. This year’s diverse group of grant recipients reflects NGCF's commitment to responding to the evolving needs of the region: Amped Kids Foundation Creative Learning Center Georgia Mountain Food Bank RAPE RESPONSE INC (rebranding to Bridging Hope) South Enotah Child Advocacy Center, Inc. To learn more about the awards and programs funded, visit: https://lnkd.in/eujFh9PA

???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? Dec. 4 is our last meeting of the year! We have a fan favorite program: '???????????????? ????????????' with Tim Evans, CEcD, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Howard, The Norton Agency. Members can RSVP & Sign-up for 2025 Membership, too, at: www.ngcf.org/ngaepc **???? ???????????? ?????????????? ????????????; ????????? ?????? ???? ???? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ???? ?? ???????? ???? ??????? ?????????? ??????????!**

???????? ???????????? - ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ????????! In this class you will develop 2 things: 1. Board Recruitment Process 2. Implementation Plan The result = A more ???????????? and ??????????????-???????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? (?????????????? ???????????? ??????? ????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ????? ????????????!). ???????????????? ??????????: https://lnkd.in/ed8khNxA

Opportunities for professional growth are motivating; especially attending conferences because of the in-person learning & networking they offer. Some of our team members traveled west over the past few weeks to expand their knowledge and get new ideas: Angel and Brigette went to the Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations, hosted by Kansas Association of Community Foundations (?????? ???? ?????? ??????. ??????????????????????!) and Marci was at the Administrative Professionals Conference hosted by the American Society of Administrative Professionals (?????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????? ??????????? ????!). We appreciate these organizations and their hard work to run these events - it was time well spent! #MotivationMonday #GrowingPhilanthropy #CommunityFoundations #apcevent2024 #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth

In honor of National First Responders Day, we’re sharing about a Fund that sends a powerful message of gratitude to the brave men and women who safeguard our communities, and their families, that they will be taken care of during their most challenging times. ? ???????? ?????????????? ???? ????????????????????????? Honoring a Legacy of Service: The Blane Dixon Fallen Heroes Fund “???????? ???? ??????????????, ?????????? ??????????? ?????? ????????.” Learn how collective action and compassion stemming from a tragedy, turned into a plan - in the form of a Fund that we hope will never be used. Read Here: https://lnkd.in/eA_Et-Sh #NationalFirstRespondersDay #CommunityHeroes

A day in the life of our NGCF President & CEO, Michelle, is never dull .... from presentations, cuddling wildlife, speaking on the radio, crossing a bridge in Australia, spreading the impact of philanthropy, sky-diving with fundholders to taking one for the team (???? ?????????? ?????? ????????????!) ... she works hard and plays hard! Today, you'll find her with some of her favorite people (?????? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ????????, ???? ????????????) and leading our NGCF Board Meeting. Once she slows down enough to read this, we want to make sure she knows how much we notice her efforts and leadership of our organization. ? ?????????? ????????'?? ??????, ????????????????! ?

In observance of Columbus Day, our NGCF office is closed today - Monday October 14th. We will be back in the office tomorrow and look forward to working with you then.

????????????????: Grant application deadline is approaching in 11 Days; ?????????????? ???????? ???? ??:???? ??.??. This grant is specifically for organizations that have initiatives for ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ??????????????????. All the details can be found at: https://lnkd.in/eJEWCm6i