We have just completed the first round of our Competitive Grant cycle, during which Teton Valley nonprofits are invited to submit proposals for projects, initiatives and capital expenditures that will help further their mission and address critical needs within our…
The arrival of an invite to attend an Earthfire Institute first Monday Creative Session and Potluck left me feeling both honored and apprehensive. Admittedly I wasn’t all that clear on their mission – but I knew that they had several …
The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation is a local nonprofit with a focus on providing an affordable winter sports program that offers skill improvement and leadership training, builds self-confidence, and creates within each athlete a lifelong love of winter sports.…
Community Foundation of Teton Valley Partners with Teton High School to Launch Youth Philanthropy Pilot Project (Driggs, ID – March 20, 2012) The Community Foundation of Teton Valley will a partner with Teton High School to launch the Teton High…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 CFTV Competitive Grant program. An annual grant cycle that starts in January, the CFTV Competitive Grant program funds local nonprofit projects and initiatives that address…
Community Foundation of Teton Valley Youth Philanthropy Project Awards $3000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Teton High School students participating in the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Project have awarded grants totaling $3000 to five local nonprofits. Through…
Give! Run! Celebrate! During the 5th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Community Foundation of Teton Valley hopes to raise $5 million in five years through its annual celebration of community philanthropy. The entire Teton Valley community is invited to Give! Run!…
Total Funds Raised During Teton Valley’s Premier Giving Event Surpass $1 Million Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Tin Cup Community Challengers and individual donors, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce the highest Tin Cup…
(Driggs, ID – December 17, 2012) – Many people in Teton Valley, especially those connected to the nonprofit community, remember the day in 2006 when they learned that groups from the Idaho side of the stateline would no longer participate…
(Driggs, ID – January 21, 2013): The Sixth Annual Tin Cup Challenge, to be held Saturday, July 20, 2013, will again feature a nine-week giving period (which starts in late May) and a community celebration at Driggs City Park. The…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce the selection Kim Trotter of Driggs as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We’re excited about Kim joining the Community Foundation and look forward to making her part of our team,”…
If you know of a Teton Valley teenager whose career path might include aviation, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley announces that applications are now being accepted online for the Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship. This new scholarship opportunity…
“If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.” Preparing to run the Tin Cup Challenge? We will be adding tips and training…
The students involved in the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 2nd Annual Youth Philanthropy Project had their work cut out for them in determining the allocation of $3,000 in grant funding after receiving over $10,000 in requests.
For the Third Year Running, Total Funds Raised During Teton Valley’s Biggest Giving Event Surpass $1 Million Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Tin Cup Community Challengers and individual donors, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce…
Directory provides online accessibility to hundreds of health and human service providers. Stemming from the 2012 Teton Valley Human Services Needs Assessment that identified local gaps in health and human services, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has launched a…
Community Foundation of Teton Valley has moved! Come by and visit us at 175 N. Main!
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently completed its 2013 Grant cycle, awarding more than $30,000 to Teton Valley nonprofit organizations. “Thanks to the generosity of this community during the Tin Cup Challenge, our Grant fund continues to support urgent…
January 15, 2014 4-6pm Join the Community Foundation of Teton Valley in celebrating the New Year in our new office space. Learn about CFTV’s donor and nonprofit services. We will have appetizers and warm drinks from 4-6 pm in our…
Carrie Mowrey joins the Community Foundation of Teton Valley as the Program and Events Coordinator, putting her passion for Teton Valley and dedication to community involvement to good use. Carrie is responsible for the coordination of the annual Tin Cup…
Thanks to everyone who attended tonight’s Open House at the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. We enjoyed our conversations and a great kick-off to the new year!
Please join us THIS FRIDAY in the third facilitated meeting of our “Filling the Gaps in Teton Valley” series to address the most critical gaps in health and human services in Teton Valley. Join us for a HOSTED lunch brought to…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley welcomes all Teton Valley nonprofits to apply for a grant through the 2014 Youth Philanthropy program. In its third year, the Youth Philanthropy program empowers students in Teton High School’s Dual Immersion Government class…
Wednesday, February 19 at 8:30am to 9:30am, Driggs Senior Center CFTV Breakfast Club: CFTV’s 2014 Grant Cycle – What’s New and FAQs Join the Community Foundation of Teton Valley Grants Committee to discuss the 2014 CFTV Grants Cycle and…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley announces that applications are now being accepted online for the Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give Teton Valley students the…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley welcomes all Teton Valley nonprofits to apply for a grant through the 2014 Youth Philanthropy program. In its third year, the Youth Philanthropy program empowers students in Teton High School’s Dual Immersion Government class…
CARRIE MOWREY Executive Director Carrie Mowrey serves the Community Foundation of Teton Valley as the Executive Director, putting her knowledge of both Teton Valley and the Community Foundation to good use. Carrie is responsible for the oversight of the annual…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley celebrated the success of its third annual Youth Philanthropy Program with an awards ceremony held Thursday, April 10th at Teton High School. Students and representatives from several local nonprofits gathered together to honor each…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that it has hired Dawn Banks as its Marketing and Events Director. Banks joins the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a passion for nonprofit event planning and extensive experience…
Upcoming Breakfast Clubs: MAY, 2014: Executive Director Networking Breakfast and Training Session Topic: The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Breakfast Club this month is specifically geared toward local nonprofit leaders and their upper-level staff. Don’t miss this great informational…
On July 19, 2014 the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will host the 7th Annual Tin Cup Challenge, which serves as both a campaign for giving and a one-day event celebrating our community’s spirit of generosity. Each year, the Community…
Reduce stress! Elevate your mood! Feel more fulfilled! Strengthen your professional network! It sounds a bit like an infomercial for some “As seen on TV” gadget that never quite lives up to the hype but this is no gadget and…
If giving is indeed the way that we build a truly meaningful life then the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Grant Program and its recipients are creating a pretty exceptional life right here in Teton Valley for all of us. …
On August 25, 2014 the Community Foundation of Teton Valley invited nonprofits, Challengers, donors and volunteers to the 7th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Party held at the Wildwood Room in Victor, ID. “The night serves as the close to…
This Friday, September 19th at 5 pm marks the deadline for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 3rd Quarter Grant Cycle. If you are a local 501(c)3 public charity, local school or local government entity you are eligible to apply…
What is the difference between managing and leading my organization? How do I motivate the individuals within my organization? What practices can I implement to strengthen my leadership skills? How do I become a more effective leader? As individuals in…
For many of us in Teton Valley, fall marks the time of quiet planning and preparation for the winter ahead. The dog days of summer are behind us and with it the myriad social gatherings and outings that always seem…
EXCEPTIONAL…”Forming an exception, rare; better than average; deviating from the norm” (www.merriam-webster.com). A four-syllable adjective that means so much and yet so little at the same time. The definition, it seems, doesn’t do the word justice, leaving us to define…
Thanksgiving is almost upon us and with it comes the pervasive feeling of gratitude that has become a hallmark of the holiday season. It’s a cheerful time of year when we seem quicker to help our fellow man and more…
“Improving Lives through the Power of Generosity,” that is the mission behind the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and, with the help of generous Tin Cup Challengers and other private donors, that is just what the organization did in 2014. …
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to welcome Daina Middleton, Karen Scheid and Nancy Siverd as the newest additions to the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. “The Community Foundation has an active and committed board with diverse experience…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, in partnership with the Dual Immersion Government class at Teton High School, is accepting grant applications through Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM as part of the 2015 Youth Philanthropy Program. “This program…
2015 marks the 8th year for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s annual Tin Cup Challenge and on Wednesday, March 18 the meeting that signifies the kick-off will be held from 8:30 – 10am at the Driggs Community Center. Nonprofits…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is proud to announce the awarding of 17 grants to Teton Valley organizations during the 2015 spring grant cycle for a total of $27,538.00. “We received 22 grant applications requesting a total of $52,854…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to be offering a Finance 101 workshop to Teton Valley nonprofit staff and board members on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 1:30 to 5:00 PM at the Driggs Community Center. “Through the…
On Friday, May 29, 2015 the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will present an interactive workshop titled “Demystifying Change: Mapping the Journey from Vision to Sustainability” from 9:00 AM to 12:30PM at the Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center.…
Throughout April, high school students met as part of the 2015 Youth Philanthropy Program, hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, to discuss the role of philanthropy and nonprofits while considering grant applications submitted by local nonprofits. The program, offered…
2015 marks the 8th year for the annual Tin Cup Challenge and beginning on Friday, May 22 through Monday, July 27, 2015, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will be accepting donations benefitting participating local nonprofits. According to Carrie Mowrey,…
Each year, local nonprofits come together to participate in the annual Tin Cup Challenge hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. These nonprofits work tirelessly within our community to provide programs and services that improve lives in Teton Valley.…
Each year, the Tin Cup Challenger Fund serves to inspire others to give to their favorite local nonprofits, knowing that their gifts will be matched by the Community Foundation’s Tin Cup Challengers. These Challengers are stewards of philanthropy, inspiring community-wide…