News & Announcements
Read the latest news and updates regarding charitable giving, nonprofit initiatives, and PCF's community leadership work.
Homeless youth get boost thanks to new grants
The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) estimates that there are more than 1,500 children and youth in Placer County who lack adequate nighttime residences, placing them at increased risk for poor social, emotional, and physical wellness. An infusion of...
Sac Bee: Placer County Isn’t Building Enough Affordable Housing. Why That’s Bad News For The Economy
The Sacramento Bee reported on the growing issue of affordable housing in Placer County. PCF CEO Veronica Blake contributed a few salient points on where we need to take action at both a community and policy level. She is quoted, saying “There is quite a bit that has...
Nonprofit Report Shows Importance of Sector
Placer Community Foundation commissioned a study to assess the impact our local nonprofits have in our community. The goal was to illuminate the economic and social contributions the sector provides our county, the affect the pandemic had on their operations and why...
Training: Navigating a Successful Post Covid Transition With Your Volunteers
Wednesday, April 28th 9:30am – 11:00am via Zoom Presenter: Trudy Harris of Team Giving Register here 2020 and the COVID pandemic presented enormous challenges for us as a community and changed the way we all do things, particularly with our volunteers. While most...
Training: Get the Most Out of Zoom
Get the Most Out of Zoom Wednesday, April 21st 4:00pm – 5:30pm via Zoom Presenter: Lori Burkart Frank Register here Join Lori Burkart Frank for an hour of expert Zoom ‘Know-How’ plus additional time for hands on practice and play! This training will cover the...
Training: Effective Board and Committee Leadership
Effective Board and Committee Leadership Wednesday, April 14th 4:00pm – 5:30pm via Zoom Presenter: Sally Coates of Sally H. Coates Consulting Register here Effective nonprofit leadership- what is it and what does it entail? In this workshop we will explore the roles...
2021 Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Placer nonprofits, register now for the 2021 Placer Nonprofit Leadership Summit: “Putting Our Differences on the Table” Thursday, April 8, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm On Zoom- link to be shared two days prior to the session Facilitators: Katie Hyten and Montressa...
CORE Construction Fund at PCF Poised to Impact Youth Homelessness
CORE Construction Establishes a New Fund at Placer Community Foundation to Support Underserved Youth in Placer County Auburn, CA – Placer Community Foundation (PCF) announced today that it has a new corporate donor advised fund established by CORE Construction...
Training: How To Human Resources in the Time of Covid
Glen Drouin of Harbor HR is back to help our organizations know, embrace and comply with the many ins and outs of managing employees, all with an eye toward the challenges of business in a pandemic When: Wednesday, March 24th, 10:00am – 11:30am via Zoom Presenter:...
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