Jackson County Community Foundation Receives Capacity Building Grant

The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is proud to announce they have been selected as a recipient of a Patterson Family Foundation Capacity Building Grant. This program was created to help rural community foundations address staffing challenges. With the receipt of this grant, Jackson County  Community Foundation has the ability to hire its first executive director, a full-time salary position with benefits.

The community foundation board is grateful for the support of the Patterson Family Foundation. This opportunity will help to move the Foundation to the next level and have a major influence within the community while providing leadership and strengthening philanthropy in the area.

The grant will be used to hire an Executive Director who will focus on various areas, including fund raising and grant-making, marketing and building relationships with the funds of the foundation, as well as creating events and opportunities to connect donors and funds. The Executive Director will collaborate with local leaders to raise assets and be a philanthropic resource for non-profits. This will allow the foundation to be better prepared to meet the needs of the community.

The Patterson Family Foundation is a family foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson with a focus on improving health care, education and economic opportunity. The Patterson Family Foundation programs for community foundations help local communities plan for the transition of wealth, keeping rural dollars in rural communities. Helping to expand the staffing capacity of rural foundations is one way to reach their goals.

The Jackson County Community Foundation was re-established in 2019 to support programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for Jackson County residents today and into the future. Their vision is inspiring and connecting thoughtful giving with a mission to build relationships between donors and community needs. JCCF core values include: Service with accountability, integrity, quality, respect, and transparency.

Currently, the Jackson County Community Foundation is managed by a volunteer board consisting of:

Mark Aeschliman                            

Brooks Barta                                       Samantha Rieschick                        

Jeremiah Huyett                               Mike Roberts                                                                                    

Carly Fletcher                                     Rod Wittmer

Justin Fluke                                         Shannon Wright                               

For more information about the Jackson County Community Foundation please visit www.jacksoncountycf.org or send email correspondence to: info@jacksoncountycf.org