December 13, 2024

Sarasota Catholic School awarded $10,000 grant

By Homepage - Story of Impact,

St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the implementation of a donor database. The grant was provided by…

December 13, 2024

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Need

By Blog, Story, Homepage - Blog,

As our Community Foundation celebrates the 25th anniversary of Season of Sharing, historic hurricane activity in our region reminds us just how valuable this time-tested and trusted safety net…

December 11, 2024

Hurricane Recovery: A Sustained View

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In a world that prizes instant gratification, a strategic long game can feel a bit out of line with the current reality. In truth, though, strengthening our ability to thoughtfully respond wel…

December 9, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Propels Reach With Staff Appointments, Promotions

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Appointments strengthen the foundation’s position as a leader in innovative and thoughtful philanthropy SARASOTA, FL – As the Community Foundation of Sarasota County strives to sup…

December 5, 2024

Strategic Planning, Flexibility, and Long-Term Solutions for Your Professional Practice: Takeaways from November's Distinguished Speakers Series

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Thank you to everyone who attended the November Distinguished Speakers Series programs, and a special thanks to our speaker, Alan Rothschild, Jr. Esq.. The event had a great turnout, with more…

December 4, 2024

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

By Press Release, Betsy Pennewill,

2024 year-end gifting deadlines for charitable contributions range from December 15 - December 31, depending on the type of assets outlined below. Cash donations: Credit card contributions…

December 4, 2024

Popular Year-End Strategies for Impact-Focused Philanthropists

By Blog, Jay Young,

As you discuss your year-end giving plan with your tax advisor, here are five popular strategies that are gaining traction with philanthropists across the country for your consideration: 1.…

December 4, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Expands Access to Parenting Education

By Homepage - Story of Impact, Forty Carrots Family Center,

Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded Forty Carrots Family Center $35,000 to provide at-risk families with evidence-based Circle of Security® (COS) Parenting Education groups, wh…

December 3, 2024

Area's housing dilemma emphasized; Study outlines massive affordability crisis

By Homepage - Story of Impact, The Herald-Tribune Media Group, Saundra Amrhein,

When it comes to affordable housing, the Sarasota-Manatee County region is in the hole by between 10,000 and 20,000 rental units, according to a recent study by the Florida Housing Coalition.<…