We are looking for a full-time Foundation Administrator to support the mission of The Community Foundation as we continue to grow. The individual assists with donor services communication, including fund management, donor stewardship, and donor correspondence. This person has office management and governance responsibilities, supports special projects and event preparation, and supports the grant and scholarship process.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
For more information about the position, visit our Home Page. To apply, please send a cover letter describing why this role is a good fit for your interests and a resume via email to kathy@cfdrr.org. The deadline to apply is September 25, 2023.
The Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
by Traci Petty
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$337,608.95 AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announces today a total of 151 scholarship awards to 140 local students. The scholarships, totaling $337,608.95, are the result of The Community Foundation’s 2023-24 scholarship cycle.
With 269 qualified students applying, the awards were made to 140 students from 64 separate scholarship funds. The Foundation awarded scholarships to 87 high school seniors and 53 undergraduate or graduate students.
The Foundation’s annual scholarship reception was held Sunday, June 4th at the Pittsylvania County Community Center to celebrate scholarship recipients who attend, or attended, the following schools: Bartlett Yancey High School, Chatham High School, Dan River High School, Galileo Magnet High School, George Washington High School, Gretna High School, Tunstall High School, Halifax County and Westover Christian Academy. There were also awards made to homeschool students. To view the Scholarship Reception Program please visit https://www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/2023-scholarship-reception-program/
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2019, Katherine W. Milam became the Executive Director of the Foundation upon Debra Dodson’s retirement. In her time with CFDRR, the Foundation has seen a growth in total charitable assets from over $37 million in 2019 to over $51 million in 2021. Kathy is dedicated to the Foundation’s mission to improve and enrich the lives of people in the community by encouraging the generosity of donors; by receiving, managing and distributing important resources; and by meeting a variety of charitable purposes in the community.
The Community Foundation is excited to announce the publication of “Celebrating 25 Years: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region,” a feature article written by Katherine Milam, Executive Director. The article was published in River City Area and Hyco Lake Magazines in their November 2021 issues.
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2004, CFDRR served as fiscal agent for a new Veterans Memorial. Lawrence McFall steered the project. In the same year, the Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Park in Danville was completed. Over 6,500 bricks have been sold. A permanent endowment for the Memorial was created in 2010.
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2007, the Foundation purchased its new office at 541 Loyal Street in Danville. Formerly the Law Office of Brian Turpin, the location offers more than 3,000 square feet of space with multiple offices, two conference rooms, and on-site parking.
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 1999, the Foundation hired its first full-time Executive Director, Debra Dodson. During her 20 years with CFDRR, Debra devoted her time to building a permanent endowment for the region through the generosity of over 4,000 donors. Debra helped the Foundation grow from $10 million in assets in 1999 to over $37 million in assets in 2019.
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 1998, assets of the Faith Home Foundation were gifted to create the donor advised fund, Faith Home Fund. This included the land, buildings, and financial reserves of the former Faith Home orphanage totaling $7.7 million. This brought the Community Foundation’s assets to $8,324,655.
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 1996, the Foundation hired its first part-time Executive Director, Bob Wiles (left). He directed the inception and growth of the Foundation with care, enthusiasm, and dedication. Mr. Wiles was instrumental in attaining over $10 million in assets during his service to the Foundation.
