women in philanthropy conversation with renowned author
The Quad Cities Community Foundation is welcoming award-winning author Lois Buntz to lead a workshop on the power of women in philanthropy. The free workshop will be held at the Community Foundation on Thursday, July 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. “We’re proud to welcome Lois Buntz back to the Community Foundation,” said Anne Calder, Community Foundation vice president of development. “She brings an inspiring perspective and powerful data that will energize giving and spark valuable conversation.” Buntz
local students make $37,500 in grants
Generous local teens are leading the way in Quad Cities regional philanthropy. For more than 20 years, the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Teens for Tomorrow Program has given young people the opportunity to steer philanthropic efforts and create grants for local nonprofits. This year’s cohort of students from area high schools has now awarded $37,500 to 12 local nonprofits. This total includes $27,500 that the students raised through their direct work with donors. To date, the Teens for Tomorrow
Record number of scholarships — $750,000+ — awarded by Community Foundation
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $754,894 in scholarship awards. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation. “At the Community Foundation, we and our donors remain deeply committed to investing in the success of local students,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Getting to speak with the students who earned these awards, I’m filled with pride and hope for the future. Our
