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August 4, 2023

Despite the recently-announced decline in 2022 charitable giving, we continue to hear inspiring stories from you and other fundholders. And we continue to work with new individuals and families to establish their own charitable funds at the Community Foundation, and nothing could make us happier! Increasing charitable giving and connecting donors to important causes are […]

August 4, 2023

Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving, without risking the youngest members of your family becoming overwhelmed or bored? […]

August 2023

For organizations in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties. Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 1, 2023) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the availability of grants for up to $25,000 to support organizations with programs or projects that are working on long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke or Pulaski counties. “Help is still needed for many in central Arkansas […]

July 2023

Little Rock, Ark. (July 25, 2023) – Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit that offers tools to help Arkansans protect, grow and direct their charitable dollars announces the election of Alyson Bradford of White Hall as board chair, along with the election of new board members, Elizabeth Burns Anderson of Lonoke and Jennifer Ronnel of […]

July 2023

CAMDEN, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Krystal C. Moore of Camden has been named executive director of Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Krystal brings many years of experience plus a wealth of knowledge,” said Heather Larkin, […]

July 2023

FORT SMITH, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Jessica Fulbright Hayes of Fort Smith, has been named executive director of Western Arkansas Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Hayes brings many years’ experience, plus a wealth of nonprofit knowledge,” said […]

July 2023

CLARENDON, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Marqita Ervin of Clarendon has been named executive director of Monroe County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Marqita brings a wealth of knowledge to this role,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO […]

July 19, 2023

By Kim Dishongh Usually when a university president discusses growth, he is referring to academics, student enrollment or budgets. Richard Dunsworth, president of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, has plenty to say about those topics — but he might also share updates on his crops. He put in a garden behind the president’s […]

July 7, 2023

Differing views within families is nothing new. For generations, common topics of disagreement have included: popular culture, politics, religion and parenting, just to name a few. Frequently outranking all is money: how it is made, how it should be spent, how much should be saved.  How benevolent families share money is a topic all its own. […]

July 7, 2023

At the Community Foundation, we regularly work with legal, financial, and tax advisors like you to help clients reach their charitable goals.  As a professional who regularly works with charitable clients, you are no doubt well aware of the tremendous benefits to both clients and charities when a client names a charity, such as a fund […]