The McConnell Foundation

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Theresa Francis on celebrating 22 years with The McConnell Foundation! 🎉

For more than two decades, Theresa has been the friendly face behind countless meetings, events, and gatherings. As our Meeting Coordinator, she does an incredible job ensuring that both our staff and the many outside groups we host feel welcomed, supported, and cared for.

Whether she's coordinating details behind the scenes, solving problems before anyone knows they exist, or making sure every guest has a positive experience, Theresa's dedication and professionalism shine through in everything she does. Her commitment to hospitality and service has made a lasting impact on our organization and community.

Thank you, Theresa, for 22 years of exceptional service, hard work, and care. We are so grateful to have you as part of The McConnell Foundation family! ❤️

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating Diane Degen's 14-Year Service Anniversary! 🎉

This month, we are proud to celebrate Diane Degen, who marks 14 years of service with The McConnell Foundation!

As our Accountant, Diane is the person behind so much of what keeps TMF running smoothly. From managing the countless details of our finances to ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, Diane's expertise, dedication, and attention to detail are invaluable to our organization.

Diane is someone we can always count on. Her knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to excellence help support every department and every employee at TMF. While much of her work happens behind the scenes, the impact she has on our organization is felt every single day.

Thank you, Diane, for your 14 years of hard work, reliability, and dedication. We are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of the TMF team!

👏 Please join us in congratulating Diane on this wonderful milestone! 🎊

05/21/2026

IT IS WITH GREAT HONOR WE THANK THE MCCONNELL FUND OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH STATE
The Frontier Senior Center is deeply grateful to The McConnell Fund of Community Foundation of the North State for their incredibly generous $50,000 grant to help fund the replacement of our aging roof. This support means far more than simply repairing a building — it helps ensure that our center can continue to serve seniors in our community for years to come. Every day, the Frontier Senior Center provides a welcoming place for friendship, meals, activities, education, and support, and this grant helps protect the heart of that mission.
As a nonprofit organization that relies heavily on donations, volunteers, and community support, receiving this grant is both humbling and inspiring. The kindness and investment shown by The McConnell Fund of Community Foundation of the North State reminds us that our senior community matters and that the services we provide truly make a difference. We are sincerely thankful for their partnership, generosity, and belief in the work we do. Because of their support, we can continue creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming place for the seniors who depend on us every day.

05/16/2026

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. African Proverb

Thank you Viva Downtown for recognizing Sandi Thompson, Mike Moynihan, K2 Development, the Sandwichery, and the city of Redding's communications team for their dedication to downtown's vibrancy!

05/14/2026

05/07/2026

McConnell Foundation representatives Lee Salter, Jesica Rhone and Shannon Phillips attended the “Building Together” Council on Foundations Conference in Seattle, Washington May 4-7.

Jesica, the Foundation’s International Programs Director, Chup Thapa of Natural Resource Conflict Transformation Center-Nepal, Libby Hoffman of Catalyst for Peace, and Jessee Eaves of Humanity United, lead a workshop on “How Donors Can Support Community-Led Processes for Healing, Reconciliation, and Justice.” These colleagues work together on sustainable peacebuilding globally.

Learning and sharing with others in philanthropy opens our minds and hearts, builds skills, and inspires us to grow our impact.

NRCTC-Nepal । प्राकृतिक स्राेत द्वन्द्व रूपान्तरण केन्द्र, नेपाल

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

This month we’re celebrating a big milestone—25 years of service! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Matt Ahlberg, our Project Coordinator, on this incredible anniversary.

Matt is someone you can always count on. His attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic have made a lasting impact on our organization over the years.

We are truly grateful for Matt’s dedication and the steady, behind-the-scenes role he plays in helping everything run smoothly.

Congratulations, Matt, and thank you for 25 years of outstanding service! 👏