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For many donors, the importance of a multi-generational family philanthropy plan is high on the radar, especially in the wake of 2020’s eye-opening events highlighting the importance of rallying around important social and community priorities.
Read MoreOn January 8, 2021, the United States Supreme Court granted review to Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra and Thomas More Law Center v. Becerra. Both cases challenged the California attorney general’s requirement that charities disclose major donors’ names and addresses. The Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals disagreed with advocacy groups’ arguments that the policy runs afoul of the First Amendment.
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The housing market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. For certain clients, this presents a strong opportunity for charitable gifts of real estate, whether a primary residence, second home, rental property, or even niche commercial property that’s benefited from a multi-faceted pandemic marketplace.
Your client’s fund at the community foundation can be an ideal recipient of estate gifts through a will or trust, or through a beneficiary designation on a qualified retirement plan or life insurance policy.
Read MoreOur team is growing and we’re hiring a new position at One Valley, an Administrative Assistant! One Valley’s mission is to connect people who care to causes that matter to our community. This position plays a key supportive role in helping One Valley fulfill this mission by assisting the team with administrative tasks. As our organization continues to grow, One Valley is adding to our team and this position will help us as we work to establish One Valley as the go-to-resource for nonprofit leaders in the region.
Read MoreThe term “impact investing” is said to have emerged in 2007 as a descriptor for deploying capital not only to achieve financial returns, but also to foster social progress and/or avoid harm to people and the environment.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has significantly impacted nonprofit operations across the country and hampered nonprofits’ ability to help their communities during a crisis in which millions of people are in need. The National Council of Nonprofits reports widespread damage to nonprofits’ programs, services, supplies, staffs, and budgets due to the pandemic and current economic challenges. This means nonprofits need philanthropic support now more than ever.
Read MoreAs your clients reboot after a wild 2020, now is a great time to address their charitable giving plans for 2021. COVDI-19 has proven to be a marathon, not a sprint. Nonprofit organizations will be relying on the generosity of donors for the foreseeable future to stay afloat and serve the people who need their programs.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, One Valley Community Foundation Executive Director Bridget Wilkinson has been awarded the “2021 Best Community Advocate” award through the Bozeman’s Choice Reader Poll hosted by the Bozeman Magazine. Wilkinson has served as the first Executive Director of One Valley since 2013.
Read MoreOur team is growing and we’re hiring a new position at One Valley, an Administrative Assistant! One Valley’s mission is to connect people who care to causes that matter to our community. This position plays a key supportive role in helping One Valley fulfill this mission by assisting the team with administrative tasks. As our organization continues to grow, One Valley is adding to our team and this position will help us as we work to establish One Valley as the go-to-resource for nonprofit leaders in the region.
Read MoreSave the date! Planning for the 7th annual Give Big Gallatin Valley is underway.
It seems like Give Big 2020 just wrapped up. We are still blown away by the community's support of the local nonprofit sector through Give Big this spring. And equally blown away at the resiliency shown by nonprofit leaders in managing a giving day campaign in the midst of everything else. Check out the recap video from 2020 below!
Read MoreIn 2019, U.S. giving to charity totaled nearly $450 billion. Historically, nearly one-third of that amount takes place in December, with 12% of all giving occurring in the last three days of the year!
December and last-minute giving is often rushed, not well-planned, nor strategic. In order to maximize the impact of your giving, whether personal or in your business, start planning your approach to year-end donations now. There are a number of steps you can take to ensure your donations have a lasting and significant impact.
Read MoreOne Valley’s mission is to connect people who care to causes that matter to our community. The Nonprofit Programming and Relations Manager position plays a key role in fulfilling this mission in Gallatin County by managing One Valley’s programming for and the support of nonprofits throughout the county. As our community continues to grow, One Valley has recognized a need for elevated programming that connects, improves and supports our expanding nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Programming and Relations Manager plays a lead role in establishing One Valley as the go-to-resource for nonprofit leaders in the region.
Read MoreOn September 6, 2020 the Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund was launched to rapidly mobilize financial resources to meet the needs of individuals, families, and agencies impacted by the Bridger Foothills Fire. The creation of the Fund is a joint effort between the Southwest Montana Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SWMT COAD), Greater Gallatin United Way and One Valley Community Foundation (formerly known as Bozeman Area Community Foundation) to streamline financial support and direct it to people affected by the fire who need funding most and the agencies supporting them.
Read Moreince March, the One Valley Community Foundation and the Greater Gallatin United Way have co-hosted the Southwest Montana COVID-19 Response Fund to provide flexible resources to organizations working with individuals and populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the health and economic consequences of this outbreak. Our phase one funding focused on five primary areas of need: food and supply distribution, emergency housing, emergency financial assistance, health and wellbeing, and programs and supplies needed to support crisis response. With the generosity of more than 370 donors, our organizations raised $514,741 for the Response Fund which we received mostly within the first 8 weeks.
As our nation continues to grapple with pain and uncertainty, we believe some essential truths remain for the Gallatin Valley: Our community is only strong when every voice is heard. Our community is only safe when every resident can dream fearlessly. Our community is only strong and vibrant when every family, neighbor, and friend is respected. While we are grieving alongside our community, we also watched with pride last Friday as so many of our friends, colleagues and neighbors gathered peacefully in solidarity with those fighting for equality and justice.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to find us these days, you’re going to have to go north. That’s because we’ve moved.
Read MoreWhat an amazing success. We asked you to Give Big, and you did.
Read MoreLet’s just get right to it. In case you haven’t heard, the Bozeman Area Community Foundation has changed its name to One Valley Community Foundation. But you probably already know that since you’re reading this on the new One Valley website. So perhaps now you’re wondering why.
Read MoreOur friends at the Montana Nonprofit Association are on top of everything related to COVID-19 as it affects the nonprofit industry. In fact, they just updated some information for nonprofits that we’d like to pass along.
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