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Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Organization - February 15, 2012
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Welcome to Your Community Foundations

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is your first resource for everything charitable®. We connect people who care with causes that matter.

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley and our affiliates, Community Foundation of Dutchess County, Community Foundation of Ulster County and Community Foundation of Putnam County provide superior donor services, award grants and scholarships that positively impact our communities, ensure sustainability of the nonprofit and philanthropic community, and serve as a leader, catalyst, and resource for charitable and philanthropic causes.

We are a vehicle for donors to accomplish their philanthropic goals and a grantmaker.

Mission Statement

To strengthen our communities by offering donors the means to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by providing leadership to address community needs in a manner that is responsible, responsive and lasting.

To accomplish this we:

Help donors with their charitable giving
Assist attorneys and financial advisors to explore giving options to benefit their clients
Establish endowment funds for nonprofits and other charitable causes
Provide grants and resources to community organizations, and
Work with government, private foundations, and local leaders to address current and emerging needs.

"The Community Foundation is recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations by the Council on Foundations."