News & Announcements
Read the latest news and updates regarding charitable giving, nonprofit initiatives, and PCF's community leadership work.
PCF Launches Mosquito Fire Relief Fund to Support Residents in Need
Placer Community Foundation has established the Mosquito Fire Relief Fund to accept donations from those who wish to support local fire victims. With many structures threatened and thousands of residents under evacuation orders, dollars raised by the fund will be...
PCF + Placer County Collaborative Initiatives Win Top Awards
Two high-profile initiatives from PCF's leadership work during the pandemic have gained statewide recognition, receiving various awards in recent months. Both programs were part of our collective efforts with Placer County Health and Human Services and other key...
Training: Advocacy 101
Advocacy 101: How Nonprofits Can Grow their Influence and Power through Advocacy Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 9:00am – 10:30am Presented by Bethany Snyder of Snyder Strategies Register here by September 16, 2022 This session will be recorded, but only those who...
Training: Board Essentials for New/er Board Members
You're invited to this free IN PERSON training for Placer nonprofits. This session is offered annually:Board Essentials - Getting to GreatWednesday, June 1, 2022, 5:00pm – 8:30pmMaidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (located in Maidu Regional...
Residents move in to North Auburn Mercy at Rock Creek, more please
Op-ed: Residents move in to North Auburn Mercy at Rock Creek, more please By Veronica Blake, CEO, Placer Community Foundation Published May 11, 2022 in the Auburn Journal Today we laud the Placer County Board of Supervisors for hearing the cry to do more to expand...
Training: Start Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story Using GuideStar
Start Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story Using GuideStar Friday, April 29, 2022, 10 am- 11: 30 am on Zoom Presenter: Krista Berry Ortega Register here Learn how updating your nonprofit’s Candid profile will grow your organization’s online identity and choose what tens of...
Training: Volunteer Management: Do Things Differently To Get Different Results
Volunteer Management: Do Things Differently To Get Different Results Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 9:30am- 11am on Zoom Registration deadline: Friday, April 22nd Presenter: Becky Lunders of teamWorks REGISTER HERE In this training, organizations will learn to strategize on...
2022 PCF Nonprofit Site Visit Program
The PCF Nonprofit Site Visit Program is a unique offering Placer Community Foundation provides to our donors and nonprofit partners to help expand and deepen connections within our giving community. We welcome PCF donor and those interested in learning more about our...
Janice Forbes: Founding Chairman of the Placer Community Foundation, Visionary, and Community Leader
Janice Forbes was the instrumental catalyst for the vision, the work, and the success of Placer Community Foundation. She was the driving force of the formation of the community foundation, and helping establish the vision and mission that guides the comprehensive...
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