Three new members have joined our Governing Board (from left to right): Bethany Teachman, Judge Bob Downer, and Jake Zarnegar. Judge Downer served as General District Court Judge for the 16th Judicial District in Virginia for 18 years. He was elected by the General Assembly serving in 2001 and reelected in 2007 and 2013. Bob …Read More>
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Maggie McCann Named Director of Finance
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Maggie McCann as our Director of Finance. Working closely with our finance team, Maggie will play a central role ensuring the foundation maintains strong financial health, sound fiscal stewardship, and organizational integrity and compliance in order to deliver on our mission to improve quality …Read More>
Bama Works Fund Awards Nearly $900K TO 119 Nonprofits
The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Community Foundation is pleased to announce its latest grant funding decisions, totaling nearly $900,000 and supporting 119 nonprofits throughout the region. With this round of grants, the Bama Works Fund extends its twenty-plus years of commitment to Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. Since its inception, …Read More>
Justin Reid named Senior Program Manager
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Justin G. Reid as our newest Senior Program Manager. Justin will work closely with the Programs team carrying forward existing and new discretionary programs rooted in trust-based, equity-forward philanthropy. “Justin’s leadership experience and passion for our region make him an excellent choice for this …Read More>
Watch our Investments Update Webinar
On October 26, we gathered members of the Community Foundation’s Investment Committee and Wells Fargo Private Bank to present an Investment Update. Our panelists included Kristina Koutrakas, portfolio strategy director for the Virginia Retirement System; Caitlin Fitzmaurize, managing director of Selby Lane Capital; Frederick Nolde, director, Investure; and Beth Snyder, partner at Foxhaven Asset Management. Rob …Read More>
Alex Gross Named Senior Program Manager
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Alex Gross as our new Senior Program Manager. Alex will collaboratively lead in piloting and building out new policies and programs rooted in trust-based, equity-forward philanthropy. In partnership with the Director of Programs and the donor relations team, she will cultivate relationships that bring new infrastructure, …Read More>
Community Members Invited to Help Advance Equitable Grantmaking Practics in Central VA
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announces an open call for applicants to our Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Members of the CAC work with Community Foundation staff to make funding decisions and guide the strategic direction for our grant programs. We are excited to launch this process as an open call for the first time in …Read More>
Bama Works Fund Awards $669K to 88 Nonprofits
The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its Spring 2022 grant funding decisions, totaling nearly $670,000 and supporting 88 nonprofits throughout the region. With this round of grants, the Bama Works Fund extends its twenty-plus years of commitment to Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. This …Read More>
Carrie Soubra Named Administrative Assistant
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to announce Carrie Soubra as its new Administrative Assistant. Carrie will perform a wide range of administrative and clerical support duties and provide general office support for all foundation activities. She will interact regularly with Community Foundation stakeholders, answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails, …Read More>
Louisa County Community Fund Awards $95K to 17 Nonprofits
The Louisa County Community Fund is pleased to announce its Spring 2022 grant funding decisions, totaling over $95,000 and supporting 17 nonprofits working in Louisa County. Administered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, this competitive grant cycle is supported by a diverse group of Louisa County community members whose personal and professional backgrounds make them …Read More>