In our May Digital Newsletter, we share the history and origin of the Mountain of Hope: Community Action Fund. Learn how one man's idea continues to grow and assist people in critical need search for places of compassion and a way forward.
We announce the Anacortes Women's Giving Circle 2023-2024 Grant Award Recipients. Register for next month's June 13th Nonprofit Educational Seminar on The Power of Planned Giving in Nonprofit Fundraising and How to Get Started. Presented by Matt Hammat, Senior director of Planned Giving at Western Washington University's Foundation. Read our full May Digital Newsletter here.
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Spring into April with SCF's April Digital Newsletter.
Explore SCF's Scholarships. Don't miss out on your chance to apply for these life-changing opportunities. Mark your calendars for the Skagit Lead & Serve Expo April 12th at Skagit Valley College. Connect with local organizations, find volunteer opportunities, and discover ways to make a positive impact in your community. Register for the next Nonprofit Educational Seminar, June 13, 2024 on The Power of Planned Giving in Nonprofit Fundraising and How to Get Started. Presented by Matt Hammat, Senior Director of Planned Giving at Western Washington University's Foundation Read our full April digital newsletter here. In our March Digital Newsletter, we are thrilled to announce our largest Annual Grant Cycle ever!
Spring also marks the beginning of scholarship deadlines for SCF Scholarships. If you know a student in need of financial support for college, explore our 12 diverse scholarship opportunities. Upcoming SCF Nonprofit Seminar: How to Create Compelling Authenticity for Successful Branding & Marketing with Jacque Beamer, President & Brand Strategist of BrandQuery March 14th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30 pm Registration link: www.skagitcf.org/seminars Read our full digital newsletter on our website In our February Newsletter, we share our 2023 Annual Impact Report and upcoming opportunities.
Our 2023 Annual Impact Report can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here. Skagit Community Foundation's 2024 Annual Grant Cycle applications are due: February 15th by 11:45 pm Upcoming SCF Nonprofit Seminar: How to Create Compelling Authenticity for Successful Branding & Marketing with Jacque Beamer, President & Brand Strategist of BrandQuery March 14th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30 pm Registration link: www.skagitcf.org/seminars In January's Digital Newsletter, we are thrilled to announce our 2023 total grants awarded.
We are excited to introduce SCF's partnership with Children of the Valley (COV) to support the new Children of the Valley: Dream Big Scholarship Fund. The Dream Big Scholarship opportunity supports COV program alumni, volunteers, and current staff in pursuits of higher education. Learn more about Skagit Community Foundation's 2024 Quarterly Seminar Series which are now open and accepting registrations, registration link: www.skagitcf.org/seminars Don't forget to check out our Nonprofit Community Events Calendar. You can visit and submit your events here. Read the full January 2024 Digital Newsletter here. In December's Digital Newsletter, we honor the life and vision of Sonya H. Beard, and her generous donation to the 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬. Sonya H. Beard was a beloved member of the Mount Vernon community. Her acts of generosity were demonstrated through her dedicated and unwavering support of the community she loved.
Introducing The Drummond Community Opportunity Fund. Darrell J. Drummond was an integral part of the Skagit community. To uphold his philanthropic vision for present and future generations, The Drummond Community Opportunity Fund was established as a means to honor his lasting legacy. Read all about our new Board Members Laura Minton Breckenridge & Jonathan Yousling. Learn about our Nonprofit Community Events Calendar to coordinate and organize local nonprofit events. You can visit and submit events for the here. Read the full December 2023 Digital Newsletter Here. In November's digital newsletter we are excited to announce the McIntyre Local Performing Arts Endowment Awards totaling $96,192 in awards given. The grant opportunity has grown, providing even more support and resources for artists and performers in the area. A full list of this year's recipients can be found in this newsletter. Be sure to check out their upcoming performances at McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center.
Three opportunities for funding opened November 1st: SCF Grant Cycle: local nonprofits can learn more and apply online through our newly designed Grantmaking and For Nonprofits pages on our website. SCF Scholarship Applications: students can learn more and apply for 11 SCF scholarships. Anacortes Women's Giving Circle: awards grants to nonprofit organizations from the Anacortes-area community. This year's Grant Cycle theme, Basic Human Needs & Community Health. Read the full November 2023 Digital Newsletter here! In our October digital newsletter we highlight and share photos from our annual Celebration of Skagit Philanthropy Event celebrating 30 years of the Skagit Community Foundation. It was a memorable night of connections between people who care and causes that matter.
Anacortes Women's Giving Circle Membership & Fall Kickoff Event is October 24th at 6 pm. Learn more and become a member of this dynamic, passionate group of women. Welcome Jill Pickering and Eve Boe to the SCF Team! Click the link below to the full October digital newsletter to learn more about them. Read the full October 2023 Digital Newsletter here! We are excited to introduce the new Helen & Keith Barrett Scholarship Fund, a two-year scholarship opportunity for female Mount Vernon High School graduating seniors.
Learn more about Helen and Keith Barrett, prominent civic leaders in Mount Vernon as well as the scholarship opportunity, visit: www.skagitcf.org/barrett Welcome Travis Huisman, CEO of Flexure Group to the SCF Board of Directors! Click the link below to the full September digital newsletter to read an interview with Travis to learn what he is passionate about and why he joined our Board of Directors. Read the full September 2023 Digital Newsletter here! McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center is a beautiful community asset and vibrant cultural hub. From ballets and opera performances to nonprofit fundraisers and school concerts, McIntyre Hall is a valuable facility that enriches innumerable lives here in Skagit County.
This year, the thriving McIntyre Local Performing Arts Endowment and vision of its founder has enabled substantial growth in the local performing arts grant funding for expenses & fees to perform at McIntyre Hall. Local arts groups can apply for up to $5,000 using the Skagit Community Foundation's online grant application platform, starting today August 1st - Septembver 30th. To learn more, visit: www.skagitcf.org/arts Learn more about our upcoming Nonprofit Educational Seminar on September 21st with Rachel Myers on the topic "Let's Have Better Meetings!" Register today at: www.skagitcf.org/seminars Read the full August 2023 Digital Newsletter here! |
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