May 28, 2024
A Heart Needs a Home
Claudia Barnett remembers the first place she truly felt at home. In truth, her address was in the small town of Leonia, New Jersey. But her heart was at home in New York. Specifically, her gr…
May 28, 2024
In Defense of the Donor-Advised Fund
At our Community Foundation and others across the nation, many generous donors begin their relationship with charitable giving through establishing a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), which allows don…
May 20, 2024
Why Should I Recommend a Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County?
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest growing charitable vehicle to offer clients. They’re easy to establish, offer flexibility as to timing to make grants, and the donor immediatel…
December 20, 2023
Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising: the Flanagans and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The high school sweethearts’ love affair with Sarasota began in 1999. Former Chicago and Silicon Valley residents Tom and Nancy Flanagan visited this charming coastal city for vacation a…
November 2, 2023
Year-End Gifting: Important Dates
The end of the year is fast approaching, and the outpouring of support that has characterized 2023 is heartwarming. The support our donors have generously given have helped make our community…
October 16, 2023
Offering Aid During the Israel-Hamas War
Our community can help those affected by the violence and destruction of the terrorist attacks and subsequent Israel-Hamas war. Organizations that are providing support and direct relief not…
August 28, 2023
Hurricane Idalia Update, Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
Out of an abundance of caution, our office is currently closed in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia to allow our team members time to prepare. At this time, the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fun…
April 28, 2023
Celebration of life set for former ambassador who retired to Sarasota
To Ronald Gault, his friend – the late Jim Joseph – was a man for all seasons, with an uncanny ability to engage in debate on a broad range of ideas and react to them almost with a…