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CFTV Taps Kim Trotter as New Executive Director

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased  to announce the selection Kim Trotter of Driggs as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We’re excited about Kim joining the Community Foundation and look forward to making her part of our team,” said Tim Watters, CFTV board chair.  “She brings a high level of leadership skill, philanthropic experience, and knowledge of local nonprofits  to the position.” Trotter has served the last seven years as director of the Idaho Water Project for the…

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A chance to learn to fly!

If you know of a Teton Valley teenager whose career path might include aviation, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley announces that applications are now being accepted online for the Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship. This new scholarship opportunity was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give Teton Valley students the chance to learn to fly. It is funded, in part, with money raised at last year’s Tin Cup Challenge, and is the first local scholarship…

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Tinny’s Tips: Preparing to Run the Tin Cup Challenge

 “If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now.  Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.” Preparing to run the Tin Cup Challenge?  We will be adding tips and training schedules here to help you run the 5K or 10K! 1.  When training and racing, keep in the present.  Allow yourself success.  Take it one step at a time. 2.  Be consistent with your training.  It is better to run…

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The Community Foundation of Teton Valley Announces Highest Tin Cup Challenge Match Percentage to Date

For the Third Year Running, Total Funds Raised During Teton Valley’s Biggest Giving Event Surpass $1 Million Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Tin Cup Community Challengers and individual donors, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce the highest Tin Cup Challenge match percentage to date. “The match percentage for the 6th Annual Tin Cup Challenge is 54%, up from the previous all-time high of 53% last year,” said Community Foundation Executive Director Kim Trotter.  “Teton Valley…

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Community Foundation Launches Resource Directory

Directory provides online accessibility to hundreds of health and human service providers. Stemming from the 2012 Teton Valley Human Services Needs Assessment that identified local gaps in health and human services, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has launched a website where residents can navigate their way to help ranging from employment and adoption assistance, food banks, shelters, counselors, support groups, and rehabilitation centers.  The Teton Valley Resource Directory can be found online at www.tetonvalleyresourcedirectory.com. “The Community Foundation’s 2012 Health and…

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Community Foundation Awards $36,000 in Grants in 2013

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently completed its 2013 Grant cycle, awarding more than $30,000 to Teton Valley nonprofit organizations. “Thanks to the generosity of this community during the Tin Cup Challenge, our Grant fund continues to support urgent and important nonprofit needs within Teton Valley,” said Kim Trotter, executive director of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.  The Community Foundation’s Grant fund allows nonprofits to apply for grants throughout the year when the funding is most important to…

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Community Foundation Welcomes Carrie Mowrey as Program and Events Coordinator

Carrie Mowrey joins the Community Foundation of Teton Valley as the Program and Events Coordinator, putting her passion for Teton Valley and dedication to community involvement to good use.  Carrie is responsible for the coordination of the annual Tin Cup Challenge, as well as the many programs the Community Foundation engages in, including:  the Youth Philanthropy Program, Breakfast Club, Nonprofit Workshop Series and the “Filling the Gaps in Teton Valley” Initiative. Carrie has been involved with CFTV as a volunteer…

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Filling the Gaps in Teton Valley Meeting – Friday, March 7th, 2014

Please join us THIS FRIDAY in the third facilitated meeting of our “Filling the Gaps in Teton Valley” series to address the most critical gaps in health and human services in Teton Valley.  Join us for a HOSTED lunch brought to you by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Friday, March 7th, 2014 Facilitated meeting: 8:30am to noon HOSTED lunch: noon to 1pm. Driggs Senior Center Please call the Community Foundation of Teton Valley at (209) 354-0230 to register.

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CFTV launches 2014 Youth Philanthropy Program

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley welcomes all Teton Valley nonprofits to apply for a grant through the 2014 Youth Philanthropy program.  In its third year, the Youth Philanthropy program empowers students in Teton High School’s Dual Immersion Government class to thoughtfully review applications from local nonprofits, learn from representatives in from the nonprofits who promote their programs, and award $3000 to local charities. Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by February 28 at 5pm.   Youth Philanthropy details and…

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Breakfast Club: CFTV’s 2014 Grant Cycle – What’s New and FAQs

Wednesday, February 19 at 8:30am to 9:30am, Driggs Senior Center CFTV Breakfast Club: CFTV’s 2014 Grant Cycle – What’s New and FAQs   Join the Community Foundation of Teton Valley Grants Committee to discuss the 2014 CFTV Grants Cycle and how your nonprofit can benefit. There will be plenty of time for dialogue and networking with other nonprofit leaders in Teton Valley. CFTV will provide breakfast for all participants. Please RSVP at

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Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship Application Open through March 7

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley announces that applications are now being accepted online for the Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship.  This scholarship opportunity was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give Teton Valley students the chance to learn to fly. It is funded, in part, with money raised at last year’s Tin Cup Challenge, and is the first local scholarship facilitated by CFTV.  The application deadline is Friday March 7th. Offered to students on this…

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Youth Philanthropy Grant Applications Due on Friday!

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley welcomes all Teton Valley nonprofits to apply for a grant through the 2014 Youth Philanthropy program.  In its third year, the Youth Philanthropy program empowers students in Teton High School’s Dual Immersion Government class to thoughtfully review applications from local nonprofits, learn from representatives in from the nonprofits who promote their programs, and award $3000 to local charities. Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by this February 28 at 5pm.   Youth Philanthropy details…

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Community Foundation’s Executive Director

CARRIE MOWREY Executive Director Carrie Mowrey serves the Community Foundation of Teton Valley as the Executive Director, putting her knowledge of both Teton Valley and the Community Foundation to good use.  Carrie is responsible for the oversight of the annual Tin Cup Challenge, programmatic initiatives, implementation of strategic plans set by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and executing effective fundraising, marketing and communication plans. Carrie has been involved with the Community Foundation since 2012, assisting with administration, programs and event…

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2014 Youth Philanthropy Program Celebrates!

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley celebrated the success of its third annual Youth Philanthropy Program with an awards ceremony held Thursday, April 10th at Teton High School. Students and representatives from several local nonprofits gathered together to honor each other’s philanthropic work over pizza, salad, cookies and camaraderie. “I have always been supportive of community service in our community. This definitely changed my perception because I realized how much our community needs,” said Teton High School student, Jessica Carson.…

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Community Foundation’s New Marketing & Events Director

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that it has hired Dawn Banks as its Marketing and Events Director. Banks joins the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a passion for nonprofit event planning and extensive experience in marketing and communications. “Dawn is the perfect fit for organizing our annual Tin Cup Challenge and we are thrilled to welcome her as a part of our permanent, year-round staff,” says Carrie Mowrey, Executive Director of the Community Foundation…

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Community Foundation: Upcoming Breakfast Club for Executive Directors

Upcoming Breakfast Clubs: MAY, 2014:  Executive Director Networking Breakfast and Training Session   Topic: The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Breakfast Club this month is specifically geared toward local nonprofit leaders and their upper-level staff.  Don’t miss this great informational and networking opportunity! Kat Smithhammer with Leadership at Play will be on hand to present helpful information specific to leaders of nonprofit organizations.  This information is designed to be useful to both new and experienced executive directors, alike. Please be…

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