What Is The Future Fund? The Future Fund is a giving circle of more than 100 young professionals at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. Members of The Future Fund connect with each other personally and professionally, learn about the critical needs of our region, and donate (at affordable levels) to the philanthropic causes they care about most—a unique an exciting opportunity to pool contributions to benefit the community where we live and/or work!
How do members benefit our community of Northern Virginia? On an annual basis, members of The Future Fund choose a field of interest or cause to benefit with their pooled funds. Nonprofits working in the selected field submit proposals which are then reviewed by the Future Fund's Grants Committee. Finalists are chosen for site visits and in-person presentations and Future Fund members vote on the winner in the Spring. The grant awardees are honored at the Future Fund Awards Gala --this year on April 20, 2012. Click here to learn more. Click here to view photos from the 2011 inaugural Future Fund Gala.
Minimum annual dues to be a member of The Future Fund are fully tax deductible charitable contributions and are as follows:
• $200 for donors of 21 to 29 years of age; • $300 for donors of 30 to 39 years of age; • $400 for donors of 40 to 49 years of age; • $500+ for more established members; ____________________________
• $1,000+ for corporations or individuals interested in Future Fund sponsorship. Sponsorship provides year-round visibility and entertainment benefits, including invitations to "Cocktails and Conversations" quarterly events with other VIP friends of the Community Foundation.
All are encouraged to give at a higher level to further expand the Fund, and monthly payment plans are encouraged for those who wish to stretch their giving.
Engagement Opportunities In addition to the annual Future Fund Awards Gala, members enjoy a number of events over the course of the year, including monthly happy hours, educational meetings with nonprofit partners in the region, volunteer days and more!
Members are highly encouraged to serve on the Grants Committee, an opportunity to connect more closely on issues and be a key decision-maker and leader in The Future Fund.
"As a first time participant in a Grants Committee, I wasn't sure what to expect from the process. Reading the applications that were sent to us by the nonprofits was inspiring, and moreover, I was absolutely humbled by the site visits when I was able to see the processes in action. All of our finalists are contributing to our community in immeasurable ways. I am grateful for this experience and would encourage all members to consider becoming a committee member to maximize your Future Fund experience." -Lashelle Davis
Future Fund members Julie Simmons and Lashelle Davis. Both serve on the Grants Committee.
Future Fund member Ayesha Chaudhry makes a case for supporting Child & Youth Development, the field of interest chosen for 2011-2012 grantmaking.
The Future Fund was featured in the summer issue of Fairfax Woman and FACE magazine.
Future Fund members James Estep, Foundation VP Sara Jaffe, and member Ryan Rauner at the first meeting of the year in June 2011.
2011-2012 Future Fund Leadership Committee at the 2011 May Gala.
'Everyone has a social cause that not only resonates but prompts them to make a difference. Sara Jaffe, Vice President of the Community Foundation, stated, “What’s interesting and compelling about the Future Fund is the members choose the direction it wants to take for grant making.” '- FACE magazine
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING 2012 FUTURE FUND AWARDS GALA SPONSORS (as of February 6, 2012)
Thank you to the following for supporting The Future Fund Inaugural Gala in May 2011.
Presenting Sponsors Steve Gladis Communications Titania Ventures, LLC
Premier Sponsors CGI Federal Claude Moore Charitable Foundation The Giving Circle of Hope InCadence Strategic Solutions Moire Marketing Partners Nevin Communications and Anja Allen Veatch Commercial Real Estate Eric and Jessica Wolking
Event Sponsors BenStream Consulting Celerity The Compass Group CorePerformX Advisory Group Fox, Joss & Yankee Grant Thornton Harris SBSB JBS International JODER Communications Tony and Dawn Keyes Rajiv Shenoy, CEO Orca TV Sotera Defense Solutions
Special Thanks Georgetown Cupcake Jorge Scientific
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