Shenandoah Community Foundation

08/13/2026

What if your board was one of your organization's greatest strengths?

As part of Stronger Together: Nonprofit Learning Day, George Neighbors of X-Roads Advisory will show you how it can be through an engaging afternoon workshop focused on building a stronger, more effective board.

Designed for both board members and staff who support boards, this practical and interactive session will explore board roles and responsibilities, productive meetings, communication, governance best practices, and how board needs evolve throughout the nonprofit lifecycle.

Whether you're looking to improve board engagement, strengthen governance, or build a healthier partnership between staff and board leadership, you'll leave with tools you can put into practice right away.

Can't attend the full day? That's ok! This afternoon workshop is available as a standalone registration option.

➡️ Learn more at: https://shenandoahcommunityfoundation.org/stronger-together-nonprofit-learning-day/

08/11/2026

We will be kicking off Stronger Together: Nonprofit Learning Day with our opening panel discussion: Strategic While Scrappy: Leading in the Real World.

Leaders from across the nonprofit sector will share how they balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day realities, make smart decisions, stretch limited resources, and continue moving their missions forward.

Featured panelists:
Liz Rishel, Warren Heritage Society, Inc.
Dan Layman, Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Heidi Hoover, Bridge of Hope: Harrisonburg - Rockingham

This candid conversation will offer real-world lessons, honest reflections, and practical insights for nonprofit leaders, staff members, and board members alike. If you've ever wondered how successful nonprofit leaders navigate challenges while staying focused on impact, this is a discussion you won't want to miss.

Join us for Stronger Together: Nonprofit Learning Day and invest in your organization, your leadership, and your mission.

➡️ Learn more and register at: https://shenandoahcommunityfoundation.org/stronger-together-nonprofit-learning-day/

08/05/2026

It's time for the Route 11 Yard Crawl!

This annual tradition is about so much more than finding great deals and hidden treasures. It's about connecting with neighbors, sharing stories, supporting one another, and celebrating the spirit that makes our community special.

The same spirit drives the work of the Community Foundation. When people invest in their community, whether through time, talent, or charitable giving, those gifts create opportunities that last far beyond a single day.

As you enjoy the Crawl this weekend, we invite you to celebrate the power of giving forward and the many ways we can all help build a brighter future together.
Happy treasure hunting, and thank you for being part of our community!

08/03/2026

Our 2026 Giving Together Guide is now online, featuring organizations that participated in this year's Community Grants application process. It's a great resource for learning about charitable opportunities and community needs throughout Shenandoah County.

Take a look and find a cause that inspires you!

The Shenandoah Community Foundation's 2026 Giving Together Guide is now available.

07/23/2026

What if creating lasting change in our community was as simple as a small monthly gift?

We're excited to invite you to join our Monthly Giving Program, an easy and meaningful way to support the causes and nonprofits that make our community stronger year-round.

✨ And there's never been a better time to start. Now through November, every new monthly gift will be matched up to a total of $10,000, thanks to a generous donor. Those matching funds will help provide Giving Tuesday grants to local nonprofits, maximizing the impact of community generosity. And beyond Giving Tuesday, monthly giving helps:

✅ Strengthen our community all year long
✅ Support trusted local nonprofits
✅ Create lasting change right here at home

The best part? Every gift matters. Whether it's $10, $25, or $50 a month, your consistent support adds up to make a real difference.

Join us in building a stronger community: one month, one gift, one act of generosity at a time.

Start your monthly gift today on our website (link in bio).

07/20/2026

Join the Shenandoah Community Foundation and the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce on September 17, for Stronger Together: Nonprofit Learning Day, a full day of practical learning, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections designed specifically for nonprofits.

The day will feature:
✅ An opening panel, Strategic While Scrappy: Leading in the Real World, with local leaders sharing how they navigate challenges and maximize impact.
✅ Short, TED-style talks from experts on fundraising, finances, marketing and AI, and collaboration.
✅ An afternoon training focused on building stronger boards; from roles and responsibilities to communication, meetings, and understanding the nonprofit lifecycle.

Whether you serve as an executive director, staff member, volunteer leader, or board member, you'll leave with actionable tools and ideas you can put to work immediately. Learn more and register today: https://shenandoahcommunityfoundation.org/stronger-together-nonprofit-learning-day/

Join us September 17, 2026 in Woodstock, Virginia for Stronger Together: Nonprofit Learning Day.

07/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Foundation After Five. And a special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, First Bank, for your ongoing support of the Foundation and our community.

Events like this remind us that some of the best ideas, partnerships, and opportunities to make a difference start when people come together. Our community is stronger when we connect and invest in what matters right here at home.

We're grateful to everyone who spent the evening with us and look forward to continuing the work of building a stronger community together.

Photos by Black Valley Creative

07/10/2026

Fund Friday Spotlight🔦

This week we are honored to highlight a brand new fund: The Timothy Joseph Ambrose Memorial Music Scholarship Fund.

This fund was established by family in memory of Timothy “Tim” Joseph Ambrose, a 2002 graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School. Tim was a remarkably talented self-taught musician who composed and arranged his own music, sang, and played multiple instruments. He spent several years playing music with a number of different musicians from Harrisonburg to Wi******er and beyond, with most of those years playing as part of the Rinard Family Band, the Boomerang Band, the Tim Cintron Project, the Luke Johnson Band, and the Trevor Rick Band as well as his independent project, the Ambrose Dilemma, releasing his first solo album in 2023.

Tim brought the joy of music into every aspect of his life, and this scholarship is established in his honor as a way to continue to bring that joy to others who share a strong interest in pursuing music.

You can help honor Tim's memory and support local students with a passion for music by contributing to this scholarship fund at: https://scfva.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1992

07/04/2026

For 250 years, Americans have shown up for each other through neighbors helping neighbors, communities rallying around causes, and foundations investing in what matters most. That tradition is alive and well across our nation and right here in Shenandoah County.

07/02/2026

The deadline for Community Grant applications is just two weeks away.

Our Community Grants support a wide range of programs and initiatives, all with one goal in mind: strengthening and enriching Shenandoah County. From education and health to arts, environment, and social services, we’re proud to invest in the organizations that make a difference right here at home.

Nonprofit organizations serving Shenandoah County are encouraged to submit an application before the deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your project to life and create lasting impact in our community!