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 the highest Tin Cup Challenge match percentage to date. “The match percentage for the 6th Annual Tin Cup Challenge is 54%, up from the previous all-time high of 53% last year,” said Community Foundation Executive Director Kim Trotter.  “Teton Valley…

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 website where residents can navigate their way to help ranging from employment and adoption assistance, food banks, shelters, counselors, support groups, and rehabilitation centers.  The Teton Valley Resource Directory can be found online at www.tetonvalleyresourcedirectory.com. “The Community Foundation’s 2012 Health and…

Community Foundation of Teton Valley has moved! Come by and visit us at 175 N. Main!

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 new office at 175 N. Main Street in Driggs.

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 Challenge, as well as the many programs the Community Foundation engages in, including:  the Youth Philanthropy Program, Breakfast Club, Nonprofit Workshop Series and the “Filling the Gaps in Teton Valley” Initiative. Carrie has been involved with CFTV as a volunteer…

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 you by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Friday, March 7th, 2014 Facilitated meeting: 8:30am to noon HOSTED lunch: noon to 1pm. Driggs Senior Center Please call the Community Foundation of Teton Valley at (209) 354-0230 to register.

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 Tin Cup Challenge, programmatic initiatives, implementation of strategic plans set by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and executing effective fundraising, marketing and communication plans. Carrie has been involved with the Community Foundation since 2012, assisting with administration, programs and event…

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 other’s philanthropic work over pizza, salad, cookies and camaraderie. “I have always been supportive of community service in our community. This definitely changed my perception because I realized how much our community needs,” said Teton High School student, Jessica Carson.…

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 in marketing and communications. “Dawn is the perfect fit for organizing our annual Tin Cup Challenge and we are thrilled to welcome her as a part of our permanent, year-round staff,” says Carrie Mowrey, Executive Director of the Community Foundation…

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 and networking opportunity! Kat Smithhammer with Leadership at Play will be on hand to present helpful information specific to leaders of nonprofit organizations.  This information is designed to be useful to both new and experienced executive directors, alike. Please be…

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 Foundation asks community members to give to the Tin Cup Challenger Fund which: Provides matching dollars that motivate others to give during the Tin Cup Challenge Allows the Tin Cup Challenge to be offered at no cost to participating nonprofits…

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 this is most certainly not hype.  This is hard data that is backed up by a 2013 national survey commissioned by UnitedHealth Group and Optum Institute and conducted by Harris Interactive showing that the simple act of volunteering can do…

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.  “The grant program offered by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is an opportunity for us to help support the programs and projects of local nonprofits that serve the greater good of our community, and it wouldn’t be possible without…

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 the 7th Annual Tin Cup Challenge, a time to gather in celebration of the spirit of generosity in our community and give thanks to all those who make this event such a huge success each year,” said Communications & Events…