Donor Preference for Donor Advised Funds Over Private Foundations Leads to Significant DAF Grant Increases
According to Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable, grants from donor-advised funds rose by 32% and 30% respectively this year, resulting largely from philanthropists making contributions in the $10 to $50 million range to donor advised funds instead of creating private foundations.
Vera Jackson Program Announces 2015 Scholarship Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce that the 2015 Vera Jackson Scholarship award decisions have been made. This year’s scholarship recipients are as follows: From Fannin County: Sara Alice Reynolds– Attending Berry College this fall From Towns County: Karlie Albach– Attending University of Georgia this fall From Lumpkin County: John Allen Dyer– Attending Georgia Tech this fall From Union County: Levi Jones– Attending Young […]
How Family Foundations Can Inspire The Next Generation
A recent article featured in The Wall Street Journal outlines five things family foundations can do to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders to carry on their charitable mission, which include sharing the foundation history with younger family members, training children early on in philanthropic works, giving younger family members a vote in the foundation’s […]
Philanthropy Magazine Extols Ease of Donor-Advised Funds
In the Spring 2015 issue of Philanthropy magazine, in an article titled “Giving Made Easy,” Joanne Florino explains how donor-advised funds are bringing new convenience to philanthropy. Click here to read the article.
An Interview with Luke Easterwood
Last month, Avery Parker, Director of Finance for Georgia Community Foundation, had the opportunity to interview Luke Easterwood, an exceptional young man who is a recipient of the Thomas G. Harris Scholarship. Avery’s account of her conversation with Luke is truly inspiring. Luke shares with Avery his story of perseverance, his incredible attitude, and his […]
Remembering VJS Mentor: Pam McAllister
Pamela (Pam) Blume McAllister, 74, passed away peacefully in her Sandy Springs home on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She had been fighting a brave battle with cancer since April 2014. Pam was an incredibly kindhearted person, who was devoted to her family and friends. She had a positive outlook on life, and lived it to […]
Vera Jackson Scholarship Alum Featured on CBS Atlanta
Kevin Chambers, a Vera Jackson Scholarship alumni, was featured on CBS Atlanta yesterday in a segment called “ARTlanta.” Click here to view the 5 minute segment. Program mentors witnessed Kevin’s incredible talent firsthand when he sculpted the bust of Ms. Vera Jackson years ago. He has since become one of the most popular figurative sculptors in […]
Duane Ackerman Family Scholarship Awarded to High School Graduates
The Duane Ackerman Family Scholarship provides financial aid to select graduates of Plant City High School in Plant City, Florida. The scholarships are awarded to recipients based on their financial need, high school academic and extra-curricular achievements, personal character and work ethic, likelihood of collegiate success, and potential long-term individual contribution to the welfare of […]
Vera Jackson Program Awards Four Scholarships
We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Vera Jackson Scholarship decisions have been made. This year’s scholarship recipients are as follows: From Fannin County: Noah Griggs– Attending Dalton State College this fall From Towns County: Nicole Garrett– Attending North Georgia Technical College this fall From Lumpkin County: Natalie Rice– Attending Georgia College & State University this fall […]
Video: GOAL President Thanks Program Supporters
At last week’s Georgia Public Policy Foundation annual dinner, Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program President, Lisa Kelly took the opportunity to thank all of the scholarship families, contributors, private school communities, and legislators who have made the Georgia Education Expense Credit program a great success. Click here to view a video of Lisa’s short talk.