It’s one of my favorite times of the year, when the warm weather ushers us out the door and into our beautiful Quad Cities.
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I recently returned from a trip with 14 other local Quad Citizen leaders to Greenville, South Carolina, as part of CEOs for Cities. The Quad Cities Community Foundation made an investment in the opportunity last year because we recognized the strength in bringing together leaders from a cross-section of our community.
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If there's one human trait we understand well at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, it is the importance of relationships. And that's something our new Vice President of Development, Anne Calder, believes in deeply—and has committed to investing in as she begins her new job with us.
Read MoreI believe there is a movement to raise the level of philanthropy in our region. It includes the push to support, equip and enable young people—from cradle to career—with tools to be successful in all areas of their lives.
Read MoreOur entire staff—every single person—plays a vital role in our day-to-day operations. I am continually encouraged and impressed with their passion for people, for the work in front of them, and the community outside our doors.
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The Quad Cities Community Foundation staff recently took some time to acknowledge our organizational accomplishments and all the good things people like you have done this year—from leaving a legacy that will impact our community for decades to the random acts of kindness that give the Quad Cities incredible heart.
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November is a month of gratitude, and there are so many reasons to be thankful for the generosity in this community.
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Generous. Committed. Visionaries.
I can’t think of a better description for the special group of individuals and families who have made purposeful decisions to give forever by establishing legacy and endowment gifts through the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Read MoreYou don't have to look very far to see the wonderful ways people in our community are influencing our world for the better. The past month has been full of examples, starting with United Way's Day of Caring.
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Sometimes the best way to connect with someone is simply face-to-face.
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This month, the Quad Cities Community Foundation was asked to join philanthropic foundations across America to stand together and remind people that there is hope in generosity, kindness and respect. That there is hope in community.
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It seems fitting that one of my first memories of the Quad Cities was on the banks of the Mississippi River, as I sat entranced by the music of the Quad City Symphony. The riverfront was packed, and I can remember thinking—this place is so cool.
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When I think about the steady rhythm of our work here at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, and the many philanthropic victories we witness, I am more and more aware of the linchpin holding it all together—people.
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There's something about spring. Change is literally happening before our eyes—from the azaleas and lilies blooming in preparation of summer to the graduates being ushered onto the next stage of life.
Read MoreGiving knows no age.
The Quad Cities Community Foundation serves thousands of adults, in all stages of life. As they walk out their philanthropic goals, we are also helping set the stage for the donors of tomorrow.
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What does it mean to be prepared?
How are we planning today, as individuals, as organizations, and as communities, to ensure that we are ready for tomorrow?
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If I had to name one asset that keeps the Quad Cities Community Foundation moving forward, efficient, organized, effective, and genuinely partnered with the people in this region in a way that no other organization can, it is our incredible staff.
Read MoreIf we gathered every person together who contributes to the work of this Community Foundation into a room, we would be in the presence of an incredible amount of gifts, talents and determination.
Read MoreThis year, we have been able to share stories of transformation—stories of philanthropists like Amy Helpenstell and W.D. Petersen, or Grant and Virginia Brissman and the Potter Family, who through their legacies are changing the way we look at giving, and working together.
Read MoreI was reminded recently of the wide spectrum of ability we have to help one another. As President and CEO of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, I have a front row seat to the most incredible and generous charitable acts, overseeing a staff that works alongside donors who bequeath thousands, sometimes even millions of dollars, to our region.
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