What are they?
Community involvement funds are funds established at MCF by groups that want to undertake broad-based community fundraising to support their work. These funds require additional administrative support beyond that typically given to the other kinds of funds at the Foundation, so we would need to have a detailed discussed with you about your plans. We can offer this service to only a small number of organizations at any one time. 

How to get started:

Contact Elizabeth Marlowe, vice president for Philanthropic Services, at 415.464.2517 or by e-mail; or Aviva Shiff Boedecker, director of gift planning, at 415.464.2516 or by e-mail.

When MCF staff meets with groups wishing to establish a community involvement fund, they will discuss the capacity of the group to reach its stated goals.  It is recommended that these groups submit the following documents:

• Board list with background information on members.
  
  
• Development plan and fundraising goals.
  
  
• Statement of program goals.
  
  
• History of group and its work in the community.
  
  
• Timeframe of project (with the goal of existing two years or less)

If accepted, MCF would agree to establish a fund, process all contributions, provide technical assistance on a periodic basis, and support PR efforts through media outreach and other marketing opportunities.

The minimum fee for establishing this type of fund is $7,500 per year.

To learn more about establishing a fund at MCF, contact Elizabeth Marlowe, vice president for Philanthropic Services, at 415.464.2517 or by e-mail; or Aviva Shiff Boedecker, director of gift planning, at 415.464.2516 or by e-mail. Or, you can request a copy of “Giving Back, Looking Forward: How to Achieve Your Financial and Charitable Goals through the Marin Community Foundation.”