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Community Foundation reports $550,000 raised, unveils COAD blueprint and nonprofit capacity work
Summary
The Community Foundation of Nevada County told supervisors it has expanded emergency‑relief capacity, developed a COAD blueprint, incubated school‑food and library projects, and leveraged county seed funding into more than $550,000 in philanthropic resources since 2024.
The Community Foundation of Nevada County reported progress on its multi‑year contract with the county during a board presentation on May 19, detailing disaster‑readiness work, nonprofit capacity building and plans to expand philanthropic infrastructure.
Kimberly Parker, Economic Development Program Manager, summarized the county’s contract terms and said the agreement was amended to extend the performance period to June 30, 2028 while keeping the originally authorized $250,000 contribution. Christine Kelly, Executive Director of the Community Foundation, told the board the county investment of about $162,000 to date has helped the foundation secure more than $550,000 in philanthropic grants, contributions and endowed funds.
Kelly highlighted several outcomes: stewardship of the Nevada County Relief Fund, development of a COAD (Community Organization Active in Disaster) blueprint that engaged 42 community organizations in planning, fiscal sponsorship for the Community Roots School Food Program, and a Center for Nonprofit Leadership expansion aimed at strengthening small organizations upcounty. “We have secured over $550,000 in new resources in philanthropic grants, contributions, and endowed funds,” Kelly said. She added that the foundation is pursuing national accreditation through the Council on Foundations and will launch a community giving platform this fall.
Board members praised the foundation’s progress and urged continued transparency and communication. Several board members recommended continued county engagement and suggested the foundation consider board membership and fundraising strategies that expand donor pools beyond the county while preserving local governance and priorities.
The board accepted the informational presentation by voice vote. Foundation board members and local nonprofit leaders who spoke at the meeting said the partnership has already funded emergency shelter nights, refrigeration for a food resource center on the San Juan Ridge, and education and leadership programs.
