Candlelit dinner reservations are being made, bouquets of red roses are being scheduled for delivery and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are flying off store shelves, which can mean only one thing…Valentine’s Day is almost here. In honor of the holiday, we want to share our love for the people who love Teton Valley. Right now, over 45 nonprofits are working tirelessly to address the many needs …
Granting for a Greater Tomorrow
“Improving Lives through the Power of Generosity,” that is the mission behind the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and, with the help of generous Tin Cup Challengers and other private donors, that is just what the organization did in 2014. As the first month of the New Year draws to a close, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley took a moment to reflect on the success of their 2014 Grant …
Thanks Giving
Thanksgiving is almost upon us and with it comes the pervasive feeling of gratitude that has become a hallmark of the holiday season. It’s a cheerful time of year when we seem quicker to help our fellow man and more mindful of all that we have to be thankful for in our own lives. Here at the Community Foundation, we too have been reflecting on the past year’s successes and all that we have to be …
Exceptional Board, Exceptional Org
EXCEPTIONAL…”Forming an exception, rare; better than average; deviating from the norm” (www.merriam-webster.com). A four-syllable adjective that means so much and yet so little at the same time. The definition, it seems, doesn’t do the word justice, leaving us to define in our own lives and on our own terms what and who is truly exceptional. This is no less so in the nonprofit world where …
Fall Attitude of Gratitude
For many of us in Teton Valley, fall marks the time of quiet planning and preparation for the winter ahead. The dog days of summer are behind us and with it the myriad social gatherings and outings that always seem to mark summer in the Tetons. In its place, is the quiet coolness of Autumn that seems to beckon each of us to slow down so that we can focus our energy and efforts on preparing for …
Take the Lead
What is the difference between managing and leading my organization? How do I motivate the individuals within my organization? What practices can I implement to strengthen my leadership skills? How do I become a more effective leader? As individuals in the nonprofit sector, we’ve all asked these questions of ourselves from time to time; whether as employees of a nonprofit organization, in our …
Don’t Leave Money on the Table!
This Friday, September 19th at 5 pm marks the deadline for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 3rd Quarter Grant Cycle. If you are a local 501(c)3 public charity, local school or local government entity you are eligible to apply for grant funds made possible through the Tin Cup Challenger Fund. Don’t leave money on the table that could help you in addressing the critical needs that your …
Tin Cup Challenge Raises Over $7 Million in 7 Years
On August 25, 2014 the Community Foundation of Teton Valley invited nonprofits, Challengers, donors and volunteers to the 7th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Party held at the Wildwood Room in Victor, ID. “The night serves as the close to the 7th Annual Tin Cup Challenge, a time to gather in celebration of the spirit of generosity in our community and give thanks to all those who make this event …
Giving Life to the Teton Valley
If giving is indeed the way that we build a truly meaningful life then the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Grant Program and its recipients are creating a pretty exceptional life right here in Teton Valley for all of us. “The grant program offered by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is an opportunity for us to help support the programs and projects of local nonprofits that serve …
One Step to Less Stress!
Reduce stress! Elevate your mood! Feel more fulfilled! Strengthen your professional network! It sounds a bit like an infomercial for some “As seen on TV” gadget that never quite lives up to the hype but this is no gadget and this is most certainly not hype. This is hard data that is backed up by a 2013 national survey commissioned by UnitedHealth Group and Optum Institute and conducted by Harris …