A Year of Empathy
Imagine what Manatee County could look like if each of us made a concerted commitment to empathy in all of our interactions, in our ... continue reading
Manatee Community Foundation Awards $17,000 Grant to ALSO Youth
Manatee Community Foundation is awarding a $17,000 grant to ALSO Youth Sarasota/Manatee to support its downtown Bradenton location and programming. The organization has provided ... continue reading
We’re Looking for Our Next Intern. Is It You?
Manatee Community Foundation is hiring a short-term, part-time Communications Intern (15 hours per week) to support our work in the community. Our candidate will ... continue reading
You Make Our World Better
You may not be able to tell, but there are five enormous smiles under these five masks, a reflection of our gratitude for you. ... continue reading
$100,000 Grant from Manatee Community Foundation Awarded to Support Family Learning in Manatee County
A grant in the amount of $100,000 was awarded from the Success Through Literacy Fund of Manatee Community Foundation to support the Soar in ... continue reading
7 Tips for Year End Giving
This is the time of year when many of us consider making charitable gifts to help bring about the positive change we hope to ... continue reading
Manatee Community Foundation Awards $70,000 in Grants from the Manatee County COVID19 Community Response Fund
In the month of November, Manatee Community Foundation awarded $70,000 in grants to support nonprofit organizations serving Manatee County residents as they continue adapting ... continue reading
Webinar for Nonprofit Board Members Focuses On Roles in Fundraising
It’s the classic request for support from nonprofit executives–“How can I help my board take a more active role in fundraising?” With the right ... continue reading
New Process Helps MCF Understand Opportunities to Invest In Positive Gains Throughout the Year
A lot has changed because of the pandemic, and together with our nonprofit colleagues, we have been learning. Joan McCaw Manager of Grants and ... continue reading
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Awards $91,900 in Grants, Bringing 2020 Total to $165,000
The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund has awarded $76,900 in grants to support organizations in COVID19 relief and recovery and $15,000 to support the Brain ... continue reading