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Central Valley Community Foundation
For more than fifty years the Central Valley Community Foundation has been a trusted partner in philanthropy in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare and Kings Counties.
Founded in 1966, it provides giving options for individuals, families, businesses and other foundations to invest in programs that address social and environmental needs.
The foundation works with donors and nonprofits to advance effective philanthropy and build stronger communities with a staff possessing in-depth knowledge of the needs of the region and the agencies and organizations that are working to find solutions.
Web Address
www.centralvalleycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AshleyCVCF
Twitter - @centralvalleycf
Facebook - www.facebook.com/centralvalleycf/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/centralvalleycf/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/centralvalleycf/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GxeE3jLVMiw9mfd3SJuQ
Founded in 1966, it provides giving options for individuals, families, businesses and other foundations to invest in programs that address social and environmental needs.
The foundation works with donors and nonprofits to advance effective philanthropy and build stronger communities with a staff possessing in-depth knowledge of the needs of the region and the agencies and organizations that are working to find solutions.
Web Address
www.centralvalleycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AshleyCVCF
Twitter - @centralvalleycf
Facebook - www.facebook.com/centralvalleycf/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/centralvalleycf/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/centralvalleycf/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GxeE3jLVMiw9mfd3SJuQ
Recent News from Central Valley Community Foundation
Mayor Ashley Swearengin Named Next CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
“The Central Valley Community Foundation is an incredibly important organization in our region. For almost 50 years, the Foundation has...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
“The Central Valley Community Foundation is an incredibly important organization in our region. For almost 50 years, the Foundation has...more
Swearengin to head Central Valley Community Foundation
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
“The Central Valley Community Foundation is an incredibly important organization in our region,” Swearengin said. “For almost 50 years,...more
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
“The Central Valley Community Foundation is an incredibly important organization in our region,” Swearengin said. “For almost 50 years,...more
Swearengin to head community foundation after Fresno mayoral term ends
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
“That's been my focus as mayor, and so it seemed like the next logical step to continue that work through the community foundation.” That aligns...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
“That's been my focus as mayor, and so it seemed like the next logical step to continue that work through the community foundation.” That aligns...more
Statement Regarding Hugh Ralston, Founding Board Member of the National Standards for US ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Community Foundations National Standards Board, as the entity charged with administering the Community Foundation National...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Community Foundations National Standards Board, as the entity charged with administering the Community Foundation National...more
Financial Questions Trailed Ousted Calif. Foundation Head
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
The abrupt exit last month of the chief executive of the Central Valley Community Foundation in California came as financial issues about his tenure...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
The abrupt exit last month of the chief executive of the Central Valley Community Foundation in California came as financial issues about his tenure...more
Two Boards Struck with Buyer's Remorse
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
Hugh Ralston was CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation for only two years before he parted ways with the foundation in June. All...more
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
Hugh Ralston was CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation for only two years before he parted ways with the foundation in June. All...more
Fresno foundation CEO leaves as finance issues surface at old job
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
In Fresno, Ralston took over a community foundation that was considerably smaller. The Central Valley Community Foundation, formerly the...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
In Fresno, Ralston took over a community foundation that was considerably smaller. The Central Valley Community Foundation, formerly the...more
CEO steps down from Central Valley Community Foundation
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Central Valley Community Foundation CEO Hugh Ralston has stepped down, the foundation announced in a news release Thursday. Former...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Central Valley Community Foundation CEO Hugh Ralston has stepped down, the foundation announced in a news release Thursday. Former...more
Central Valley Community Foundation announces leadership change
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Fresno Regional Foundation announced it has parted ways with its CEO after about a year and a half on the job. In October 2014 Hugh...more
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Fresno Regional Foundation announced it has parted ways with its CEO after about a year and a half on the job. In October 2014 Hugh...more
The Board Room for April 4
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Central Valley Community Foundation added six new members to its board of directors: Juan Arambula, Shirley Bruegman, Karen Musson,...more
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation
Central Valley Community Foundation added six new members to its board of directors: Juan Arambula, Shirley Bruegman, Karen Musson,...more
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