Join us for the 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Kick-Off Meeting! All organizations are welcome to join the Kick-Off Meeting; however, it is mandatory for new organizations or those that have been absent for more than 2 years. It is highly suggested that new staff, responsible for Tin Cup Challenge participation, attend. From 9:30-10 am organizations can receive personalized help with their Tin …
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Celebrating 15 Aspects of Impact
Over the course of the last 14 years, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has elevated lives across every sector of our community. With your contribution, you have helped: Raise over $18.2 million for Teton Valley nonprofits!Host 14 Tin Cup Challenge fundraising events.Award $533,635 in Competitive Grants.Grant $51k through Youth Philanthropy.Work …
Pocket Talk – Preventing Burnout: How to Best Support Frontline Workers
The Mental Health Coalition would like to begin a conversation between nonprofit staff and leaders about how to best support the mental health and wellness of frontline workers. The focus of this talk is to generate strategies organizations can use to support the mental wellness of their staff and the folks they serve. As well as, garnering feedback about future trainings, workshops, and/or ongoing …
Pocket Talk – Preventing Burnout: Building a Resilient Nonprofit Staff
Are you and your nonprofit staff feeling like you’re always at capacity? Maybe experiencing mission exhaustion due to the rising demand for the program needs that your nonprofit provides? Has your fundraising cycle become year-round? These scenarios and more can be a source of stress for all nonprofit staff. Please join Sara McKeown White, Executive Director of the Teton Valley …
New Board Member & Officers
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently welcomed Pam Walker as a new Board member, as well as confirmed new governance and committee roles for existing members. “Great teams are made through the collective and selfless work of individuals committed to a common goal and purpose,” says Tim Adams, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “By gathering the right people with …
Growing Pains
Have you discovered that your nonprofit has had an awkward growth spurt? Some days, everything’s running smoothly. Other days, you wonder...when did the wheel fall off the bus? How did this work become so difficult? Signs of nonprofit adolescence include: • Board members handling operations instead of focusing on governance and supporting the Executive Director• Board and staff are “busy”, …
2022 Competitive Grant Program
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that our annual Competitive Grant Applications will open at 9 am on Monday, January 31, 2022, with grant applications due by noon on Friday, February 18, 2022. The Foundation encourages local nonprofits seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley to apply. Eligible organizations include …
Introducing the Richard Grundler College Scholarship
Richard Grundler has generously created a 4-year scholarship worth a total of $40,000 to be awarded annually to a Teton High School Latino Senior in good standing who has been accepted to an out-of-state university. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to steward these funds in partnership with the Education Foundation of Teton Valley, who will administer the scholarship. …
Loaner Laptop Program Launched
The Loaner Laptop program was officially launched on June 1, 2021. Friends of Valley of the Tetons Library, with help from a $3,000 2021 Competitive Grant, provided 5 brand new laptops - each with its own messenger bag, wireless mouse, and thumb drive to Valley of the Tetons Library as an expansion of their service to the community. Initially, Valley of the Tetons Library’s policy allowed for a …
Get Noticed, Get Funded: The Power of Story in Fundraising
A two-part series – presented by Lisa Gerber You know storytelling is important in getting people to care about your idea of change, but you have questions. It’s hard to know which stories are the right ones to tell, whether you have too many or can’t find any. How do you use story to make an emotional connection? The process of storytelling is often over-complicated, and this session is …