Letter from the President and CEO

Welcome to Rose Community Foundation Online.

A community foundation is only as successful as the people in the community who support or are supported by it. Many people think of philanthropy as money contributed to worthy causes. But dollars are only part of the equation. We believe philanthropy is a process that unites monetary support with people who are committed to leaving the world better than they found it.

This Web site is designed to make it easier for all of our partners in philanthropy to work with us. The Grantee Services Center attempts to answer as many grantee questions as possible, from explaining our funding priorities to providing necessary forms for organizations that have already been funded. Our Initiatives area further defines the ideas and projects that our trustees and committee members believe will strengthen our community. Rose Philanthropic Services gives direction to individuals who may be thinking of joining the world of philanthropy for the first time, and provides options to those who want to do more.

Rose Community Foundation Online is also a medium to share some of the knowledge we've gained through our initiatives and grantmaking programs. Visit the Publications section to get more in-depth knowledge of our work as a foundation.

No matter how much information we provide here, a Web site is no substitute for the human relationships that are an integral part of philanthropy. I encourage you to contact our staff directly if you would like more information.

Please visit Rose Community Foundation Online often. We'll be adding new features and information regularly.

President and Chief Executive Officer