SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN
GALESBURG, Ill. (January 28, 2019)– Galesburg Community Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications for the below detailed scholarships on Friday, February 1, 2019. These scholarships are open to students who reside in Knox and Warren Counties and meet the criteria listed below. Applications are available and must be submitted online at GCF’s website, www.YourGCF.org. The […]
ROWVA WORKS TO ENHANCE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES WITH CHEMISTRY LAB
By: Mary StiersVice President, ROWVA Public Schools Foundation When I took chemistry in high school, I became so frustrated trying to balance a chemical equation that I burst into tears in the middle of class. The only good thing that came out of that embarrassing moment was a cute guy in the class, displaying his […]
SHOWCASING THE POSITIVE WORK IN OUR REGION
During Community Foundation Week we asked nonprofits and community members to post a short video on Facebook showcasing how their work is making positive changes in their communities. Nonprofits and community members posting and using #YourGCF would then be entered into a random drawing to win one of three $500 grants. Nonprofits serving Galesburg Community […]
GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEEK
GALESBURG, Ill. (Nov. 9, 2018) ─ During the week of November 12-16, 2018, Galesburg Community Foundation will observe Community Foundation Week by celebrating the positive changes made in our region thanks to generosity. The Community Foundation is a place for everyone, making Community Foundation Week an excellent opportunity to celebrate the stories of lives changed and […]
GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS
GALESBURG, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2018) ─ As part of Community Foundation Week activities, Galesburg Community Foundation’s board, grants committee and staff are pleased to announce the local nonprofit organizations receiving grant awards through the annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This grant cycle combines dollars from generous community donors who hold charitable funds at the Community […]
HOW WILL YOU POSITIVELY CHANGE YOUR COMMUNITY?
Find out how you can give to your community by emailing Josh Gibb, president & CEO, at jgibb@yourgcf.org. Through a partnership with Galesburg Community Foundation, Williamsfield Parks Association and the Williamsfield FFA Alumni & Friends joined forces to research, fundraise and build a modern playground for their community. Located at Williamsfield’s 15-acre Doubet-Benjamin Park, it honors […]
STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS CAN HELP SUSTAIN YOUR MISSION
Forefront, in partnership with the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning at Illinois State University, is hosting a Learning Summit about the principles and practices of nonprofit collaborations and strategic partnerships. The event, hosted by Forefront, is Tuesday, October 23 at the Bone Center at Illinois State University’s campus in Bloomington, and will gather nonprofits from […]
COMPETITIVE GRANT TRAINING TO OPEN WITH MANDATORY MEETING
Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 grant cycle will open with a mandatory grant training on Thursday, June 21. Nonprofits may attend either a noon or 4:30 pm offering of the session. The noon session will be held at The Orpheum Theatre, located at 57 S Kellogg St in Galesburg. The 4:30 […]
KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY FUND OPENS 2018 GRANT CYCLE
The Knoxville Community Fund, a fund of Galesburg Community Foundation, is pleased to announce their 2018 grant cycle. This grant opportunity funds projects that shape the future and promote the well-being of the Knoxville community. Peg Bivens, member of the Knoxville Community Fund Advisory Board said, “We challenge our community nonprofit partners to join us […]
PLANNED GIVING: GETTING THE PROPER START
Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to offer IUPUI The Fundraising School’s Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start. Join us Monday, June 4- Wednesday, June 6. Expert faculty will demystify planned giving and help you understand the different planned giving options to discuss with your donors. There are only 30 seats available for this course. This three-day […]