The North Georgia Community Foundation helps people and nonprofits invest generously in the lives of all those who call our community home. North Georgia: A caring community where giving is a way of life.
HALL/ JACKSON martha spence@ml com (470) 846-6842 (C)
RABUN
jeffro cohen@gmail com (404) 307-2200 (C)
HALL
(770) 519-6873 (C)
cadaniel@carrolldaniel com
Brook A. Davidson
Managing Partner
Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP
Ashley Davis
Owner/Chief Operations Officer
(770) 540-0602 (C)
HALL bdavidson@smf-law com
(678) 936-5288 (C)
Lawson AC & Plumbing, Inc. HALL ADavis@LawsonAC.com
Green er Cotton Calf
GWINNETT
cindygreen1979@gmail com (302) 897-2423 (C)
2026 NGCF BOARD MEMBERS
Lynn Jackson
CEO & VP of Administration
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Thomas R. Johnston
Sr. Vice President, CFP
FORSYTH lynn jackson@northside com (678) 776-7865 (C)
Johnston Turner Group | Morgan Stanley
HALL Thomas Johnston@morganstanley com (770) 539-2422 (C)
hristina Jones
artner, CFP, Wealth Manager
Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategists
HALL Christina.Jones@windsorwealth.management (678) 971-1337 (W)
James McCoy
Executive Search Consultant
The Chason Group
Mary Helen McGruder Chairman
ForsythCountyCommunityFoundation
FORSYTH tjamesmccoy@gmail com (770) 842-4774 (C)
FORSYTH
maryhelen1@aol com (678) 936-0308 (C)
Steven Mickens
Chief Executive Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier
Kelly Anne Miles
Partner/President
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A.
FORSYTH HABERSHAM & HALL smickens@bgclanier org (678) 863-6975 (C)
HALL
(770) 540-8245 (C)
kmiles@sgwmfirm com
Tate O’Rouke
Sr. Business Development Manager
Jackson EMC
HALL torouke@jacksonemc com (470) 208-0571 (C)
2026 NGCF BOARD MEMBERS
Jay Parrish
Police Chief
City of Gainesville
Hart Wilheit Payne
Community Advocate
Teresa M. Rivero
Lead Senior Program Officer
Gates Foundation Samples
ner
Tillman, Bailey, Samples CPAs
HALL
(770) 718-6120 (C)
jparrish@gainesvillega gov
HALL
(678) 316-8284 (C)
Whart96@aol com
(202) 549-2868 (C)
triv07@gmail.com JACKSON
DAWSON/ HALL
lsamples@tillmanbailey.cpa (770) 531-9499 (W)
Kevin Tanner
Commissioner
GA Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
John Vardeman
Chairman
Morton Vardeman & Carlson
(678) 776-5059 (W)
DAWSON kevinktanner@gmail com
HALL
(770) 861-8482 (C)
John@Vardeman com
Jason E. Voyles
Attorney
Voyles Law, P.C. HALL
(678) 203-6778 (W)
jason@voyleslawfirm com
Trey Wood
Partner
Turner, Wood, & Smith Insurance
HALL
(678) 617-4358 (C)
trey.wood@twsinsurance.com
STANDARDS OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Fundholder Focus
The Heart at the Center
We place our fundholders at the heart of all we do understanding their needs and aligning our services to serve them best.
Responsiveness in Communication
Timely Attention, Lasting Impressions
We build trust by keeping our promises, meeting deadlines, and consistently delivering on expectations.
Personalized, Quality Service
Where Excellence Meets Consistency
We deliver consistent, high-quality service tailored to each stakeholder, fostering loyalty and connection.
Professionalism
The Mark of Distinction
We uphold integrity and respect, providing expertise in every interaction.
Reliability
The Pillar of Trust
We build trust by keeping our promises, meeting deadlines, and consistently delivering on expectations.
Stakeholder
Feedback
The Compass for Improvement
We embrace feedback as a vital tool for growth, adapting to better serve our stakeholders.
lwarwick@ngcf org
acarter@ngcf.org
PHILANTHROPY AND ENGAGEMENT
In addition to stewarding a diverse range of charitable funds for maximum impact, NGCF engages donors, professionals, and community members through targeted programs and initiatives that strengthen North Georgia.
80+ scholarship funds administered annually through a streamlined application cycle or a donor-designated scholarship fund.
Professional network for education, collaboration, and connection around charitable estate and legacy giving.
Launched in 2025 with the mission of engaging the next-generation of community leaders in the power of philanthropy through collective impact.
Meeting space for nonprofits and community organizations to meet, grow, and thrive.
An NGCF affiliate established in 2015 to strengthen Forsyth County through philanthropy, partnerships, and community investment.
FCCF will launch its first grant cycle in 2026.
COMMUNITY IMPACT & NONPROFIT SUPPORT
Through strategic grantmaking, nonprofit support, and community resources, NGCF strengthens the organizations that serve North Georgia. By investing in capacity, connection, and collaboration, the Foundation helps local nonprofits grow and expand their impact.
NGCF’s umbrella for nonprofit education and leadership development, offering year-round programs that strengthen capacity, connection, and growth.
GROW PROGRAMS
Executive Coaching: Year-long 1:1 & cohort-based
Exec Club: A space for CEOs and EDs to gain practical insights and leadership support.
Managers Club: For managers ready to strengthen skills and create an actionable growth plan
Stewards of Change: A 3-part series for nonprofit board members and executive directors.
Grant Cohort: A 6-week series guiding you step-bystep through the grant writing process
Deeper Dives: In-depth classes that take a closer look at essential nonprofit topics.
Lunch & Learns: Monthly learning sessions
GRANT PROGRAMS
The NGCF Community Fund powers our grant programs enabling us to address critical community needs.
Community Grants
Opportunity Grants
Discretionary Grants application based cycle (July - August) funding new/expanding initiatives in key areas emergency funding at discretion of NGCF
