News & Announcements
Read the latest news and updates regarding charitable giving, nonprofit initiatives, and PCF's community leadership work.Training: Grants- A Primer for Boards and Grant Writers
Placer Community Foundation invites Placer County nonprofits to attend our next Nonprofit Initiative training: Grants: A Primer for Boards and Grant Writers Tuesday, February 25, 9 am-12 pm Placer County Office of Education's Nobili Room, 365 Nevada Street, Auburn,...
read moreATLAS Student Colten Buys Testimonial Speech
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, ATLAS Leadership Academy (ATLAS) student Colten Buys delivered a speech at PCF's Annual Donor Appreciation Event. His moving testimony about the positive impact the school has had on his learning and life outlook received a standing...
read moreCharitable Giving Shines at Annual PCF Appreciation Event
The room was full and buzzing at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed in Loomis on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 to celebrate Placer Community Foundation's philanthropic VIPs and the positive impact that giving has had on our community. It was the largest PCF charitable giving...
read moreDavid Gaw Event Provided Fresh Insights for Estate Planners
Nearly 70 estate planning professionals from across the Sacramento region attended "A Team Approach to Estate Planning" with Speaker David Gaw on January 9, 2020 at Randy Peters Event Center in downtown Roseville. Placer Community Foundation brought Mr. Gaw's...
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Leadership op-ed urges more action and construction for affordable housing
Veronica Blake. (2020, Jan 1) Supes, stay firm on affordable housing at Placer Ranch. Auburn Journal, p. A4 Approval of the development plan for Placer Ranch offers a fresh take on how Placer County is prioritizing and enforcing the affordable housing policy. The...
read more2020 Nonprofit Leadership Summit Application Open
Placer Community Foundation’s Annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. This year’s topic is “Fearlessly Fundraising! Fundraise with Confidence TODAY!” Effectively fundraising requires the right information and confidence in your...
read moreTraining: Board Essentials 2020
Placer Community Foundation invites Placer County nonprofits to attend our first Nonprofit Initiative training of 2020: Board Essentials: Getting to Great Thursday, January 30, 5-8:30 pm The Flower Farm Events Barn, 4150 Auburn Folsom Road, Loomis, CA 95650...
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2020 Scholarship Application Process Open
Placer Community Foundation invites local high school seniors and current college students to apply for scholarship awards for the 2020-2021 year. The Community Foundation utilizes an online system, Smarter Select, for most of the applications. Eligibility criteria...
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David Gaw Presenting at Estate Planning Professionals Luncheon
"A Team Approach to Estate Planning" with Speaker David Gaw Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Elder Law expert David Gaw will lead an information session geared for Estate Planning Attorneys, CPA's and Financial Planners. When: Thursday, January 09, 2020 from...
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