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Terrel White Named Director of Advancement

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Terrel White as our Director of Advancement. Terrel will oversee strategic resource development, donor education, philanthropic services, and ensure that the advancement team is equipped to connect donors with impactful community initiatives.  “We are delighted Terrel has joined our team and will be sharing …Read More>

The Community Foundation Announces Strategic Growth with New Team Openings in Data Management and Capacity Building

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more info on the foundation, contact Eboni Bugg, Director of Programs, at (434) 296-0045 or ebugg@cacfonline.org. If you have questions about the application process, please contact The Spark Mill at lindsey@thesparkmill.com as our contracted hiring support firm. Charlottesville, VA, September 2023 – The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) has recently …Read More>

Bama Works Fund Awards $773,800 to 106 Nonprofits

The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (The Fund) is pleased to announce its Spring 2023 grant funding decisions, totaling $773,800 and supporting 106 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 …Read More>

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Continues Responsive Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more info on the foundation, contact Eboni Bugg, Director of Programs, at (434) 296-0045 or ebugg@cacfonline.org. If you have questions about the application process, please contact The Spark Mill at lindsey@thesparkmill.com as our contracted hiring support firm.  The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is excited to announce several new hiring opportunities that will deepen our impact and support …Read More>

The Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members

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>

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>