by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 28, 2021 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives, Workshops
Register for the Fayette Gives 2021 Kickoff Webinar for Charities on July 12, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn what Fayette Gives is, how it works, and how your charity can take advantage of this opportunity. CFFC is hosting this webinar for charities that are registered, or interested in registering, for Fayette Gives 2021.
Webinar Agenda:
Introduction & Background
Fayette Gives Website Overview
Donation Methods
Bonus Pool Incentive
5 Steps to Success (from Tungsten Creative Group)
Marketing Fayette Gives
Questions & Closing
Fayette Gives is a community-wide “day of giving” that supports local charities in an effort to build a stronger Fayette County. This year, it will take place on November 16, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org.
Register for the webinar here!
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 5, 2021 | CFFC News, Workshops
Is your business eligible to receive an Educational Improvement
Tax Credit?
Attend this free virtual seminar on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. to learn more about the tax savings for PA Corporations and
PA pass through companies (S-Corporations, Partnerships, and LLC’s).
RSVP to rebecca@cffayettepa.org to receive the meeting link.
Topics include:
- How to apply for this credit
- How this credit will benefit your business
- How to use the credit for PA entity level taxes or pass through to their owners
- Amount of credit range 75% to 100% of the amount contributed
- The Federal tax benefits to individuals subject of AMT by trading the
state tax deduction for a charitable contribution
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Mar 4, 2021 | CFFC News, Grants, Workshops
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), in collaboration with Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWPA), is presenting “Meet the Grantmakers” on Wednesday, March 31 from 11:00 a.m. to noon via Zoom. This panel discussion will feature foundation leaders with a demonstrated interest in funding Fayette County.
- Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
- Jim Denova, Vice President
- EQT Corporation
- Ellen Rossi, President EQT Foundation
- The PNC Charitable Trusts
- Emily Lewis, Officer and Project Manager
- Staunton Farm Foundation
- Joni S. Schwager, Executive Director
Attend this program to hear their reflections on their organizations’ funding priorities, guidelines, decision-making processes and how they go about partnering with nonprofits.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jul 10, 2020 | CFFC News, Workshops
This series is beneficial for Executive Directors and Board Members of nonprofit organizations.
Virtual Bootcamp will be held via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Each session will be facilitated by Wendy Burtner-Owens. Wendy is a nonprofit manager and consultant. She has more than 25 years’ experience leading organizations through transition and building strong foundations for growth. Wendy has a wide range of experience across the nonprofit sector including human service agencies, health advocacy groups, corporate foundations, arts administration, and nonprofit sector support organizations. She is currently the CEO of Steeltown Entertainment Project and her own consulting firm. She is also a partner with the NEST Group. Wendy grew up in Butler PA, graduated from Chatham College and recently returned to Pittsburgh after 20 years in Virginia.
(1) July 30, 2020 – Nonprofit Management: This workshop will highlight the unique attributes of running a nonprofit organization focusing on leadership and staff management, regulatory compliance and legal issues, and the basics of financial management.
(2) August 6, 2020 – Governance: We will break down the myths, define best practices in nonprofit governance and discuss the unique aspects of nonprofit board relationship building and maintenance.
(3) August 13, 2020 – Fundraising and Outreach: The workshop will cover the basics of branding and marketing, fundraising planning and how those are interrelated.
(4) August 20, 2020 – Strategic Planning: What is it? And why should I do it? We will cover the basics of strategic planning and the importance of having a clearly articulated plan that can be shared with employees, board, volunteers, donors, and other constituents.
(5) August 27, 2020 – E.D. Huddle: For Executive Directors only. Executive Directors are in a unique situation. They have no real peer at work and have to manage up and down at the same time. They wear many hats and have to keep all the plates spinning. This last workshop will be all about you – we will reflect on the previous workshops and provide support for each other in our often difficult and confusing work leading nonprofit organizations.
To register, please complete this form and email to Rebecca Wardle at rebecca@cffayettepa.org, or fax to 724-438-3856. Anyone can register on a rolling basis, and Zoom links will be emailed in the morning before each session.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Apr 25, 2019 | Workshops
Did you know that your business may be eligible to receive a tax credit?
Businesses authorized to do business in PA, including through entities, who are subject to one or more of the following taxes are eligible: Personal Incomes Tax, Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax, Corporate Net Incomes Tax, Bank Share Tax, Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax, Insurance Premium Tax, Mutual Thrift Tax, Malt Beverage Tax and Retailatory Fees under section 212 of the Insurance Co. Law of 1921.
Learn how to apply for the tax credit and give back to the community!
Monday, May 13, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Community Foundation of Fayette County
5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
A continental breakfast will be served at 8:00. Program begins at 8:30.
RSVP: rebecca@cffayettepa.org or by phone at 724-437-8600 x 203.
