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History of Community Foundations. First one established in Cleveland in 1914 by banker Frederick Goff Devised as a way to keep charitable trusts in use for the community long after donors passed away Grew to about 300 by the early 1990’s, then expanded rapidly - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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History of Community History of Community FoundationsFoundations
First one established in Cleveland in 1914 by banker Frederick Goff
Devised as a way to keep charitable trusts in use for the community long after donors passed away
Grew to about 300 by the early 1990’s, then expanded rapidly
Currently have more than 700 nation-wide with assets totaling over $44 billion
California has 69 established community foundations with total assets more than $5 billion
SLOCCF Board 2011SLOCCF Board 2011
MissionMission
The San Luis Obispo County Community
Foundation is a public trust established to
assist donors in building an enduring source
of charitable funds to meet the changing needs
and interests of the community.
VisionVision
As residents of San Luis Obispo County, we
are a thriving, engaged society that is
responsible for ourselves and for one another,
for our diverse communities, and for
maintaining the beauty, productivity, and
sustainability of our environment.
Foundation GoalsFoundation Goals
$4 million in Leadership Fund, $2 million in Community Needs Fund
Effective grantmakers
Promoting local philanthropy
Our approach so farOur approach so far
Thoughtful & carefully plannedEarly use of consultantsAccess state-wide and national resourcesNot competing with local nonprofits
Marketing the Community Marketing the Community FoundationFoundation
Primarily one-on-one discussions with people of wealth or community movers & shakers
Specifically, at the professional advising community: one-on-one meetings, presentations to firms, professional associations
One newsletter per year Annual report Speaking to local service organizations and community
groups Press releases Retained Verdin Marketing Ink in 2003
Board StructureBoard Structure
Maximum of 15 members, self-perpetuating Representative of all major geographical
parts of the CountyTerms are three years in length; can serve
no more than 10 consecutive years then must be off the board for five years
Officers are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
Board structure Board structure cont.cont.
Elected at annual meeting in January, but President generally serves for two years and the V.P is the de-facto president elect
No compensation, except for re-imbursement for legitimate expenses
Board meets first Wednesday of every month
BOARD MEMBER’SBOARD MEMBER’S LEGAL OBLIGATIONS: LEGAL OBLIGATIONS:
Duty of Care – exercising best judgment when making decisions (reasonable caution). Duty of care demands active participation and thoughtful attention (learning about programs, attending meetings, participating in discussions, making sure you obtain the necessary information to ask questions).
LEGAL OBLIGATIONSLEGAL OBLIGATIONS
Duty of Loyalty – putting aside personal and professional interests for the good of the organization. You are expected to focus exclusively on what’s best for the foundation. A conflict-of-interest policy, signed annually by each board member, is one way to ensure this duty of loyalty.
LEGAL OBLIGATIONSLEGAL OBLIGATIONS
Duty of Obedience – means ensuring that the foundation stays true to its mission and purpose – overseeing distribution of funds and monitoring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Minimum Board Minimum Board ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Attend meetings and eventsServe on at least one committeeFormally introduce the Foundation to a
minimum of three people per year Make a meaningful contribution of
whatever size to the Board of Directors Fund annually
StaffStaff Executive Director: (1.0 FTE) Overall management of
foundation, primarily asset development and finance Director of Grants & Programs: (.875 FTE) Supervision of
all grants, scholarships & program-related activities. Scholarship Program Associate: (.5 FTE) Oversees and
promotes all scholarships; provides some donor services. Donor Services Associate: (.5 FTE) Coordinates donor
services. Finance Manager: (.5 FTE) All business functions including
disbursements, accounting, deposits and monthly reconciliations, as well as human resources
Finance Assistant (.5) Office Manager: (1.0 FTE) Administrative support to staff,
gift processing & acknowledgments Total FTE = 4.875
CommitteesCommitteesStanding Committees
Development: Design overall asset acquisition plan for foundation.
Grants: Design and structure grantmaking program, recommend strategic initiatives.
Finance & Investment: Develop investment policies and oversee investments. Supervise outside investment manager.
Administration & Personnel: Personnel, governance issues. Also serves as nominating committee.
Audit: Work with auditor, plan and review audit.
Scholarship: Oversee Scholarship Funds.
Visibility and Marketing: Develop marketing and communications plans and materials.
Committees Committees cont.cont.Ad hoc Committees:
Women’s Legacy Fund Work to develop and oversee the growth of this fund which is held at SLOCCF
Growing Together Fund Advisory CommitteePartnership of representatives from different groups to identify and support the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community
Children’s Health Initiative Committee A board representative attends committee meetings of this countywide group ensuring health insurance coverage for all the children in the county
TEACh CommitteeSupports the educational experience of students in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
State & National ContextState & National Context
All community foundations are locally governed and controlled
Nationally, members of the Council on Foundations, which represents all 62,000 foundations – private, family, operating, community & corporate
Annual meeting for 700 community foundations, usually in the fall. Board urged to attend.
This year’s meeting will be September 19-21, in San Francisco
State & National Context State & National Context cont.cont.
We are active members in the League of California Community Foundations
Meets twice per year, including Board Chair/CEO retreat
Also conducts workshops, trainings and assistance
Local ContextLocal Context
Initiative of Foundation for Community Design
Established in 1998, 11-member Board of Directors
Opened doors in 1999, hired staffSecured operational grants from Irvine &
Packard Foundations for FY 2000-2011
Accomplishments to dateAccomplishments to date
100% Board contributions 1999-2010 $30+ million in assets, ~$27 million endowed Developed over 200 various funds Distributed over $16 million in grants since 2000 Created Real Estate Foundation of San Luis
Obispo Licensed to offer Charitable Gift Annuities
Growth of the EndowmentGrowth of the Endowment
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
19981999
20002001
20022004
20052006
20072008
20092010
Number of FundsNumber of Funds
0
50
100
150
200
250
New Funds
Current Funds
8
38
73102
128
211
162
189
Grantmaking 2000 -2010
Arts24.2%Health
17.1%
Recreation0.5%
Community Enhancement
12.1%Human Services
16.5% Education18.6%Faith-Based
2.3%
Environment2.2%
Historical0.4%
Scholarships6.1%
Total grants: $15,850,680
Strategies for Building the Strategies for Building the EndowmentEndowment
One-on-one meetings with donors – Board contacts
Professional advisor meetings and workshopsPublic Relations – video, cable PSAs, press
releases, newsletters, annual reportDemonstrate foundation impact through
grants provided, grantee receptionsPromoting local philanthropy
What challenges lie aheadWhat challenges lie ahead
Find new avenues to potential donors/fund holders
Build unrestricted endowment to continue strengthening local nonprofits
Fund foundation operations beginning in 2011 until sustainability
What steps have we taken?What steps have we taken?
Leadership FundBridge FundIncreasing the Community Needs Fund
Grants & ProgramsGrants & Programs
Janice Fong Wolf, Director of Grants & Programs
Lee Hollister, Committee Chair
Three types of grantmaking:
•Small responsive grants
•Strategic Grant Initiatives
•Donor-Advised Grants
Strategic FrameworkStrategic Framework
Demonstrate to donors the Foundation’s past effectiveness with grants
Demonstrate to donors existing needs in the community
Tie grantmaking with development committee via shared members
Target areas to fund with larger grants, but maintain the Foundation’s reputation for diversity of funding from Arts to the Zoo
General Grants ProgramGeneral Grants Program
Proposals accepted once per yearFive funding areas: Arts, Community
Enhancement, Education, Health, Human Services
Maximum grant amount $10,000Organizational Strengthening/Capacity
Building PriorityCore Operating
Strategic Grant InitiativesStrategic Grant Initiatives
Raising a Reader FundPathways to Adulthood InitiativeGrowing Together FundWomen’s Legacy FundArt Inspires!
Focused grantmaking with deeper grantee engagement & larger grant amounts
Donor-Advised GrantmakingDonor-Advised Grantmaking
Due DiligenceAssist with NPO researchFacilitate proposals from organizations
ProgramsPrograms
Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian AwardPaul Wolff Accessibility Advocacy AwardScholarship programs
Nonprofit StrengtheningNonprofit Strengthening
Data Collection/Dissemination: ACTION for Healthy Communities, GTI Community Scan, Focus Groups, SLO County Hunger Study, Obesity Task Force, Status of Women/Girls
Convene NPO by service type, i.e. Food Distribution providers, Animal Welfare providers
Nonprofit management workshops Initiated Executive Directors Roundtable Bi-weekly column in Tribune Business Section
Financial Accounting & Financial Accounting & InvestmentsInvestments
Investments
• Finance & Investment Committee, Bill Raver, Treasurer and Chair
• UBS Golden Gate Institutional Consulting
Accounting/Bookkeeping
• Holly Corbett, Director of Finance
• Michelle Romonek, Finance Assistant
• Kim Ramos, Office Manager
FIMS - Foundation Information FIMS - Foundation Information Management SystemManagement System
Bookkeeping at the Bookkeeping at the Community FoundationCommunity Foundation
Double entry; accrual basis;
fiscal year = calendar yearAudited annually by CaliberFunds and fund accounting
Donor-created FundsDonor-created Funds
158 Endowed Funds– Original gifts are never used (“principal is never invaded”)– The earnings on the invested principal increases the fund and is
used for granting, fees, etc.– Annually 4.5% of the average balance for the last three years is
made available for grants (individual fund agreements may vary)
51 Pass-through Funds– All gifts are distributed within a year– Interest is income for SLOCCF Operating Fund
Board Created FundsBoard Created Funds
SLOCCF Operating Fund
Endowed Board Funds Leadership Fund Community Needs Fund
Pass-through Board Funds Board of Directors Fund Bridge Fund Operating Reserve Fund Restricted Gifts Fund Grants Fund Executive Director’s
Discretionary Fund
Sample Financial StatementsSample Financial Statements
Statement of Fund Activity– “Fund Statement”
Statement of Financial Position– “Balance Sheet”
Operating Fund Budget Comparison– “Income Statement with Budget”
Statement of Fund ActivityStatement of Fund Activity
Statement of Financial PositionStatement of Financial Position
Operating Fund Budget ComparisonOperating Fund Budget Comparison
Investing Foundation AssetsInvesting Foundation Assets
UBS Golden Gate Institutional Consulting - Kevin Sanchez & Brian Sharpes, investment consultants
Overseen by Finance & Investment Committee Investment Policy calls for a balanced portfolio Emphasis on asset diversification ~ 60% equities, 40% fixed income Long-term investment horizon: goal 8-10% return
per year