Stories & Impact

GiVErs who volunteered to serve on grant review teams reviewed proposals and narrowed the finalists list to nine nonprofits.

Our president Bob Fockler shares his perspective on public safety, collaboration, and community solutions in The Commercial Appeal.

We’re proud to celebrate our Community Impact Program Associate, Randy Truong, recently recognized in the The Memphis Flyer’s reader-nominated 20<30 Class of 2026.

The Margarette J. Sather Animal Welfare Fund endowment annually supports efforts to control our pitbull and pitbull mix breed dog population.

Individual donors can embody the trust-based philanthropy model that is common with foundation funders and place confidence in nonprofits’ expertise to respond where needs are greatest.

Explore the Community Foundation’s new website—designed to connect you with local nonprofits, giving options, and tools to make a meaningful impact.

The possibility of a sustained down market can influence how clients think about giving. A case study highlights how you can help clients during uncertain times.

For clients transferring private foundations to a donor-advised fund, a thoughtful transition is essential to maintaining strong relationships and continued community impact.

As charitable planning becomes more nuanced, your clients are increasingly falling into two distinct groups who require a tailored approach.