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April 1st Marks One Year Mark for 2020 Census

April 1, 2019

Count the Region Initiative Launched to Get Out the Count

Today, April 1, 2019, marks one year out from Census Day 2020, and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is launching its’ Count the Region Initiative to help ensure a complete and fair 2020 census count in the Northern Virginia region.

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Launches 2020 Census Count the Region Initiative

April 1, 2019

With one year to go, Community Foundation works to ensure accurate census count for Northern Virginia

Today, April 1, 2019, marks one year out from Census Day 2020, and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is launching its’ Count the Region Initiative to help ensure a complete and fair 2020 census count in the Northern Virginia region.

Business, Community Leaders Address Economic Mobility at 2019 Shape of the Region Conference

March 15, 2019

Oakton, VA - For all its growth and wealth Northern Virginia is home to many people who find it nearly impossible to climb the economic ladder from poverty or near-poverty to improve their individual or family’s socioeconomic status.

Community Foundation 2017-2018 Annual Report: Celebrating 40 Years

February 21, 2019

2017-2018 Annual Report

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia released its 2017-2018 Annual Report, “Celebrating 40 Years” of making a difference in the region. The report highlights major milestones, including the launch of the campaign to grow The Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia, and a community endowment that will be a forever source of critical support for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Community Foundation Releases 2017-2018 Annual Report: Celebrating 40 Years

February 21, 2019

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia released its 2017-2018 Annual Report, “Celebrating 40 Years” of making a difference in the region. The report highlights major milestones, including the launch of the campaign to grow The Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia, and a community endowment that will be a forever source of critical support for our most vulnerable neighbors. The Annual Report is available here.

Eileen Ellsworth Delivers Fresh Perspectives on Why We Give -The need to belong!

February 12, 2019

TEDx Tysons Talk Released

Have you ever wondered what motivates individual charitable giving? Why do people behave in such an altruistic or seemingly altruistic manner? Eileen Ellsworth, President and CEO of Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recently took the TEDx stage to deliver a fresh perspective on “Why we give – The need to connect and belong.” In this thought-provoking presentation Ellsworth shares a collection of eye-opening stories that reveal a new insight — that perhaps explains why do people give?

Regional Community Foundation Leaders Welcome Amazon to Northern Virginia

December 5, 2018

Dear Amazon,

Welcome to Northern Virginia! As the timeframe for your decision on HQ2 drew closer, those of us who already call this region home began to think about how we’d welcome you to our community. Community foundations have a more than 100-year history as community conveners and conversation brokers who work tirelessly to preserve, enhance and protect the quality of life for our neighbors. This role often places us directly in the middle of our community’s most important decisions, most pressing issues, and most promising opportunities. Many in our community believe that your decision to locate HQ2 in Northern Virginia is the most impactful event to happen in each of these categories in a generation.

Community Foundation Earns 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator

November 5, 2018

America’s largest independent charity evaluator

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia To Launch “Count the Region"

October 23, 2018

An Initiative to help get out the count in Northern Virginia for the 2020 Decennial Census

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has announced its plans to launch “Count the Region,” an initiative that is dedicated to getting out the count for the 2020 Decennial Census in Northern Virginia and to ensuring that everyone living in the region is counted, counted once, and counted in the right place.

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Honors Ellen and Jim Dyke with the 2018 Community Leadership Award & Celebrates 40th Anniversary

October 10, 2018

Annual Gala Raised $636,000 to Support Critical Needs in the Northern Virginia Region

Ellen and Jim Dyke were recognized by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for their history of passionate leadership and philanthropy with the 2018 Community Leadership Award at the Raise the Region Gala held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Holds Innovation Breakfast

September 17, 2018

Reviving the Dream: Designing Technology for Social Wellbeing

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recently partnered with the WHEELS Global Foundation to hold an Innovation Breakfast Series event titled, "Reviving the Dream: Designing Technology for Social Wellbeing." More than 100 guests attended the event.

Community Wealth Building Update

July 13, 2018

By Joshua D. Stillman, CFP®

What are the greatest needs in Northern Virginia and how can we meet them?

This thought-provoking question was recently posed at a dinner hosted by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The question resonated with me – how can I help? However, it immediately prompted another personal question in need of answering first: Should I?

Former Board Members Reunite

June 26, 2018

Recently, former Community Foundation Board members and staff reunited to reminsce about the 40 year history of the Foundation.

Community Foundation Holds May Innovation Breakfast

May 14, 2018

Changing the Frame on Green Energy

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission co-hosted an Innovation Breakfast on May 10, 2018 titled, “Changing the Frame on Green Energy.” More than 100 participants attended the event.

Community Foundation Holds May Innovation Breakfast

May 14, 2018

Changing the Frame on Green Energy

Keynote Speaker: Sanjiv Mahan, President, WGL EnergyThe Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission co-hosted an Innovation Breakfast on May 10, 2018 titled, “Changing the Frame on Green Energy.” More than 100 participants attended the event. The keynote speaker was Sanjiv Mahan, President of WGL Energy, and the panelists included Robert Lazaro, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Regional Commission; Ruth Ann Norton, President & CEO, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative; Karen Schaufeld, Founder, Powered by Facts; and Delegate Rip Sullivan, VA State Delegate, 48th District.

GOOD BUSINESS Spring 2018 Magazine Released

May 1, 2018

Spring Edition Celebrates Corporate Philanthropy

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia released its seventh issue of GOOD BUSINESS magazine, a bi-annual publication that features stories of local businesses that play a key role in the community through philanthropy and volunteerism. The Spring 2018 issue of GOOD BUSINESS features stories that focus on corporate philanthropy and inspiration for future generations.

Shape of the Region Conference Welcomes Nearly 300 Guests

February 21, 2018

Opportunity Index Unveiled as Panelists Evaluate Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities, and Region’s Income Inequality

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the Shape of the Region conference on February 15, 2018 at Valo Park in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Nearly 300 registered guests attended the event. Keynote speakers included Michael Cassidy, President & CEO, Commonwealth Institute, and Richard Reeves, Senior Fellow of Economic Studies and Co-Director of the Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution.

Shape of the Region Conference Welcomes Nearly 300 Guests

February 21, 2018

Opportunity Index Unveiled as Panelists Evaluate Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities, and Region’s Income Inequality

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the Shape of the Region conference on February 15, 2018 at Valo Park in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Nearly 300 registered guests attended the event. Keynote speakers included Michael Cassidy, President & CEO, Commonwealth Institute, and Richard Reeves, Senior Fellow of Economic Studies and Co-Director of the Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution.

2016-2017 Annual Report Released

February 12, 2018

Permanent Fund Serves as Permanent Community Endowment

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia released its 2016 -2017 Annual Report, “A Year of Growing the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia,” which highlights the growth of the Permanent Fund and its’ impact. Click here to view and download the Annual Report.

Opportunity Index

February 5, 2018

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia launched the Opportunity Index web site and associated report in February 2018.

Impact Stories

April 1st Marks One Year Mark for 2020 Census

Count the Region Initiative Launched to Get Out the Count

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Launches 2020 Census Count the Region Initiative

With one year to go, Community Foundation works to ensure accurate census count for Northern Virginia

Business, Community Leaders Address Economic Mobility at 2019 Shape of the Region Conference

Community Foundation 2017-2018 Annual Report: Celebrating 40 Years

2017-2018 Annual Report

Community Foundation Releases 2017-2018 Annual Report: Celebrating 40 Years

Eileen Ellsworth Delivers Fresh Perspectives on Why We Give -The need to belong!

TEDx Tysons Talk Released

Regional Community Foundation Leaders Welcome Amazon to Northern Virginia

Community Foundation Earns 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator

America’s largest independent charity evaluator

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia To Launch “Count the Region"

An Initiative to help get out the count in Northern Virginia for the 2020 Decennial Census

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Honors Ellen and Jim Dyke with the 2018 Community Leadership Award & Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Annual Gala Raised $636,000 to Support Critical Needs in the Northern Virginia Region

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Holds Innovation Breakfast

Reviving the Dream: Designing Technology for Social Wellbeing

Community Wealth Building Update

By Joshua D. Stillman, CFP®

What are the greatest needs in Northern Virginia and how can we meet them?

Former Board Members Reunite

Community Foundation Holds May Innovation Breakfast

Changing the Frame on Green Energy

Community Foundation Holds May Innovation Breakfast

Changing the Frame on Green Energy

GOOD BUSINESS Spring 2018 Magazine Released

Spring Edition Celebrates Corporate Philanthropy

Shape of the Region Conference Welcomes Nearly 300 Guests

Opportunity Index Unveiled as Panelists Evaluate Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities, and Region’s Income Inequality

Shape of the Region Conference Welcomes Nearly 300 Guests

Opportunity Index Unveiled as Panelists Evaluate Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities, and Region’s Income Inequality

2016-2017 Annual Report Released

Permanent Fund Serves as Permanent Community Endowment

Opportunity Index

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