At the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF), we strongly believe that a resilient, empowered, and connected nonprofit ecosystem is essential for improving the quality of life across the entire region. When local organizations are strong, the entire community benefits, creating a place where everyone can belong, participate, contribute, and thrive. While funding is essential, nonprofit …Read More>
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The Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Community Advisory Committee Members
Three new members have joined our Community Advisory Committee (from left to right): Brezhana Reed, Jacquelyn Kim, and Rhonda Austin. The Community Advisory Committee partners with our Community Impact staff to guide community-advised grantmaking and capacity building in our region. Brezhana Reed is a community engagement professional committed to advancing equity and strengthening systems of …Read More>
Ossie Nadeem Named Chief Financial Officer
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Ossie Nadeem as its new Chief Financial Officer. Ossie will oversee the financial health and operational integrity of the foundation, bringing rigorous systems thinking and a long-term perspective to its financial management and infrastructure. “Ossie’s leadership experience and financial acumen make him a perfect fit for this position,” …Read More>
Engaging your Family in Philanthropy
Philanthropy is much more than making donations—it’s a way of demonstrating your values, interests, and passions. Engaging your family members in your philanthropy can enhance giving and deepen multigenerational connections. Family philanthropy emphasizes shared values, collective decision-making, and the intentional engagement of family members across generations. The most effective multigenerational family philanthropy happens when all …Read More>
Community Endowment Fund grants $230,000 to 11 Charlottesville area groups and organizations
The Community Endowment Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is proud to announce $230,000 in grant funding to 11 local groups and organizations. These grants are awarded through the Solidarity program, a Community Endowment Fund initiative overseen by the Foundation’s Community Advisory Committee. The Solidarity program, which completed its pilot year in Fall …Read More>
Louisa County Community Fund (LCCF) awards $93,000 to 26 area nonprofits
The Louisa County Community Fund is pleased to announce its 2026 grant funding decisions, totaling $93,000 and supporting 26 area nonprofits. Administered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, this grant cycle is supported by a committee of Louisa County residents who understand the needs of their community, the nonprofit sector in the county, and …Read More>
Bama Works Fund Awards $898,800 to 158 Organizations
The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its Spring 2026 grant funding decisions, totaling $898,800 and supporting 158 nonprofits throughout the region. With this round of grants, the Bama Works Fund continues its commitment to Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. This grant cycle, the Bama Works Fund is supporting a …Read More>
Leigh Harrison Named Senior Philanthropic Relationship Manager
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome M. Leigh Harrison as our newest Senior Philanthropic Relationship Manager. Leigh will serve as the Community Foundation’s primary point of contact for a dynamic and wide-ranging portfolio of funds, particularly the endowments and operating reserves established by area nonprofits, working in concert with Foundation leadership and his counterparts. “Leigh’s longstanding commitment to this region, combined with his deep relationships, strategic insight, and values-driven leadership, make him …Read More>
Janasha Bradford Named Mothers In Bloom Program Coordinator
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Janasha “Jay” Bradford as our Mothers In Bloom Program Coordinator. Jay will provide critical project management and administrative support to the Mothers In Bloom cohort, board, and program partners, ensuring the smooth functioning of the program. “Jay brings a powerful combination of operational excellence, financial empowerment …Read More>
Mikayla Woodley Named Program Administrator
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Mikayla Woodley as our new Program Administrator. Mikayla will work closely with the Community Investment team to provide critical administrative and project management tasks that ensure the smooth functioning of the Foundation’s community investment programs. “Mikayla brings a deep commitment to expanding access to opportunity and …Read More>
