Save the date! The Community Foundation of Fayette County is hosting the third Gala of Giving ~ Catalyst for Change on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
More details to come. Check our website and social media (@cffayettepa) for announcements, and sign up for our e-newsletter to never miss an update.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting the fourth annual Fayette Gives on November 9, 2023. Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” that supports local charities and engages the community in philanthropy, all in an effort to build a stronger Fayette. Ninety-two (92) charities are participating in Fayette Gives this year, and the public can donate now by check.
The main focus of Fayette Gives is the 12-hour fundraising marathon on November 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org with online donations via credit card. Starting on September 7, donors can give early by check and other donation methods, to accommodate donors’ preferences. The minimum gift is $25 per charity.
To donate by check, donors can support one or more charities with one check payable to “CFFC” for their total Fayette Gives contribution amount, along with an official Check Contribution Form. The Check Contribution Form specifies the donor’s selected charities, donation amounts, and recognition preferences. (Click here to download the form.)
“All of the money raised through Fayette Gives will be used to benefit Fayette County. Thanks to the many generous people of Fayette County and beyond, a total of $1,315,892 has been raised through Fayette Gives in the first three years,” said Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director.
To learn about the participating charities and their work in Fayette County, visit the Charity Search page at www.fayettegives.org.
Donations to the 92 Fayette County charities will be boosted by a prorated percentage of the Fayette Gives bonus pool, thanks to generous sponsors. Community Sponsors: Charity Fund; COE Distributing; The Swimmer Family. Generosity Sponsors: Mike Kelly Toyota of Uniontown; Specialty Conduit and Manufacturing; WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital. Humanity Sponsors: First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County; The Eberly Foundation; Uniontown Walmart Supercenter.
Donations must be received at the CFFC office (5 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401) by 8 p.m. on November 9 to receive bonus pool dollars.
Questions about Fayette Gives can be directed to 724-437-8600 x203.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County is hosting an Executive Director Bootcamp for Executive Directors of Fayette County and Greene County nonprofits. The registration fee is $100 per person. Lunch will be provided. Register here; payment instructions to follow.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
1st Floor FNB Business Event Center
1040 Eberly Way
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
The Executive Director Bootcamp is a full-day interactive training program developed by Nonprofit SideKick! that equips emerging, new, and experienced nonprofit leaders with the tools, knowledge, and methods to build community, increase donations, expand program impact, and improve relationships with the board, volunteers, and staff. It is a nuts and bolts training program that provides a foundation of knowledge and skills that every nonprofit leader needs in order to get on that path to more dollars and higher impact with way less stress. Learn about Nonprofit SideKick!
Course Outline:
*After the full-day training, Nonprofit SideKick! will host three online huddles for the participants ($500 value). The huddles will be one hour of peer support and group coaching.
*Each attendee will also receive a complimentary one year membership ($125 value) in the Nonprofit SideKick! online community that includes weekly coaching sessions, an online book club, and other learning opportunities, as well as a community of peers to help leaders see that they are not alone.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting applications for the fall grant cycle starting on August 1, with three funding opportunities for local schools. The Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Legacy Fund, the Idea Fund, and the Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund are donor advised funds that provide the donors flexibility and ongoing involvement with how the grants are used to support charitable causes. Each grant application lists criteria for this year’s funding – all to support education.
Applicants will submit grant requests through CFFC’s online grant system. The application deadline is September 30, 2023.
The Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Legacy Fund is accepting grant requests for reusable items that will enhance the classroom(s). Funding will not be made for field trips or items that can only be used once. Any teacher, school counselor, or administrator in the Laurel Highlands School District or Uniontown Area School District is encouraged to apply. Requests from $750 up to $10,000 will be considered. A total of $20,000 is possible to be awarded this grant cycle.
The Idea Fund was created by a donor who is interested in helping teachers achieve a level of creativity in the classroom that allows students of all learning styles to thrive. All school districts in Fayette County are eligible to apply for an Idea Fund grant in the amount of $2,500. Particular attention will be paid to applicants who: demonstrate that the funds will be used to address the needs of students in the classroom who may not be the top grade earners; can show the sustainability of the program; and are willing to go beyond traditional teaching styles to reach students. Funds will not be granted to purchase books, magazines, or field trips.
The Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund is accepting grant requests to enhance STEM teaching and learning at the Uniontown Area School District’s middle schools or high school. An award in the amount of $500 is intended to support teacher or student activities or the purchase of classroom materials. Possible uses include, but are not limited to: teacher professional development at the national or regional level, student field trips, demonstration or laboratory equipment, resource books or magazine subscriptions, and software or Internet resource subscriptions.
If you do not already have a login for CFFC’s grant software, you will need to be added as a user to your school district’s grant account. Please contact Rebecca Wardle, Communications & Grantmaking Coordinator, at rebecca@cffayettepa.org or 724-437-8600 x203 for assistance.
Charities that wish to participate in Fayette Gives 2023 are strongly encouraged to attend the Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, August 3rd at Fay-Penn’s FNB Business Event Center. CFFC invites staff members and/or board members to attend and learn about this “day of giving” for Fayette County, PA charities.
Please register online by July 31st.
This meeting will be held in-person, and there will be no option to attend virtually. However, the presentation slides will be shared with all charities that register to participate in Fayette Gives.
Fayette Gives 2023 Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, August 3, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
FNB Business Event Center
1040 Eberly Way, Suite 200
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Register for the Kickoff Meeting: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mcpnh6cbb&oeidk=a07ejvl94ot058d6f75
Register for Fayette Gives: https://www.fayettegives.org/register
Mark your calendars for this year’s Fayette Gives on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org!
Happy Summer! The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is building a stronger Fayette through philanthropy, and we appreciate the support of generous donors who make our mission possible. The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations, and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.
Here are a few ways that YOU can support the foundation. If you have any questions, or would like to learn about other charitable giving options, please contact Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director, at 724-437-8600 x1 or rcouser@cffayettepa.org.
Fayette Gives 2023 Sponsorship
This year’s Fayette Gives will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at www.fayettegives.org. CFFC hosts this “day of giving” to engage the community in philanthropy and support local charities that make an impact in Fayette County. Your sponsorship will help us provide this special fundraising opportunity to the community, in an effort to build a stronger Fayette. Download the 2023 sponsorship form here!
Buliding a Stronger Fayette Fund
The Building a Stronger Fayette Fund is our unrestircted grantmaking endowment. We award grants from this fund to local nonprofits for varoius projects and programs that will support Fayette County and its residents. Your donation will support our grantmaking, to address the ever-changing needs of the community in perpetuity.
Educate Fayette Scholarship Fund
The foundation created the Educate Fayette Scholarship Fund to award scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Donors will be recognized as Silver ($100 – $4,999), Gold ($5,000 – $14,999), and Platinum ($15,000 +) Sponsors. To strengthen the fund in its first year, a generous donor is matching donations. A dollar-for-dollar match will be provided, up to a maximum of $25,000, for contributions to the fund through the end of 2023.
Legacy Gift to CFFC
Including a charitable bequest in your will or estate plan allows you to make a gift to the Community Foundation of Fayette County that will forever leave your mark on the community. Your bequest can be used to establish a special fund that supports broad community needs or focuses on a particular issue or cause that matters to you. Please reach out to Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director, to learn more (724-437-8600 x1).
How to Donate
Our “Donate Now” button at the top of this website now gives you access to our new donation portal! This donation portal is connected to our in-house software, to simplify the donation process and help you select which fund to support. Donors will receive an email with their tax receipt attached after they make an online gift. If you prefer to give by check, please make it payable to CFFC with the name of the fund on the memo line, and mail to CFFC 5 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401. Please contact the office at 724-437-8600 if you have any questions, and thank you for supporting CFFC.
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