The Art of Giving – The Lenore and Dale Meyer Fund
Dale Meyer, a transplant from glamorous Miami Beach, has had an illustrious life. Her late father, Hank, was legendary in the field of public relations in South Florida. He had a vital role in bringing more than 60 TV shows to originate in Miami Beach in the 1950s and 60s. Â (The Jackie Gleason show twice […]
Donor Advised Fund Enhances Philanthropy
Investing in the Community – Kevin Cartwright & Steve Eimer Kevin Cartwright and her husband Steve Eimer have long been investors in our community. They began working with the CFMC after a good year financially, and created the Eimer/Cartwright donor advised fund which eased their tax situation. “We had been aware of the Foundation’s great reputation,” […]
Rick and Tonya Antle – Paying it Forward
(Rick Antle passed away April 14, 2018. This interview was published in 2016). Rick Antle was the leader of agricultural giant Tanimura & Antle. Tonya is best known for blazing the trail for organic produce as VP of Marketing at Earthbound Farms, and is now a community volunteer. They use their CFMC donor advised fund to […]
Soberanes Fire Fund Created
CFMC Creates Soberanes Fire Fund The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has created the Soberanes Fire Fund to assist the affected community in recovery efforts from the #SoberanesFire which began July 22, 2016. Donations to this fund will provide support in the aftermath of the fire. Grants from the fund will be distributed to nonprofit […]
Benchmark Salaries, Compensation & Benefits for Monterey County Nonprofits
Each year, nonprofits in Northern California, including many Monterey County organizations, participate in a survey on current compensation and benefits. Produced by Nonprofit Compensation Associates, the 2025 report contains more than 700 participating nonprofits (294 jobs). This is tool can be used for understanding trends and benchmarking information on the Northern California region. The Center for […]
Organizational Assessment to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive
Organizational Health Any visit to the gym around the New Year shows how many of us take stock of our physical health and fitness this time of year. Nonprofits are no different. Our attention to organizational health and wellness can shift throughout the year as we focus on vital mission delivery. From time to time […]
Giving Matters – Fall/Winter 2023 Newsletter
The Fall/Winter 2023 edition of our Giving Matters newsletter includes a message from Community Foundation for Monterey County President/CEO Dan Baldwin and the latest news including: Celebration of Philanthropy with presentation of Distinguished Trustee Award to Martha Karstens Monterey County Gives! year-end giving campaign Siembra Latinos Fund Awards Inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award to Ernesto Vela, […]
Center for Nonprofit Excellence Announces 2024 LEAD Institute Cohort
21 Nonprofit Leaders Selected from Monterey,San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties Monterey County, California — The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) selected 21 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute’s 2024 cohort. LEAD is a year-long professional development institute offered by the CFMC’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence to foster […]
CFMC Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Community Foundation for Monterey County Names Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors Monterey County, California — The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to add […]
Celebrating Carmel Valley 2023
(Scroll down for event slideshow) Thank you to all who joined at beautiful Holman Ranch on Sunday, November 12 to celebrate and share the exciting ways we are making a positive impact through the Community Fund for Carmel Valley! Special thanks to Andra Briant, who spoke about her family’s experience during the recent flooding in […]