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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Community foundations play a crucial role in supporting and strengthening communities. The CFMC provides resources, expertise and leadership to address a wide range of social, economic and other issues. As a trusted partner with a unique vantage point on the challenges facing Monterey County, the CFMC uses its ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate collaboration among diverse groups. This creates additional impact beyond grantmaking.
The COVID-19 Collaborative is a prime example of creating this impact in 2022. The CFMC leads the group working with the Health Department, local organizations and other community leaders to address the lingering fallout from the pandemic. By listening to and connecting with participants and nonprofits, the CFMC led a process to determine the next steps, which will result in the shift in 2023 to the Community Wellness Collaborative, with a focus on mental health.
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CFMC staff serve on boards at the local, state and national levels. Dan Baldwin serves on the League of California Community Foundations Public Policy committee and the National Steering Committee for the Community Foundation Awareness Initiative. Laurel Lee-Alexander, Vice President of Community Impact, is Secretary of the Community Foundation National
Standards Board and Christine Dawson, Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services, is a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Monterey Bay.
The CFMC is committed to demonstrating by example the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. In 2022, the board/staff DEI WorkGroup explored how to express these principles throughout the organization and planned a full day board training, held in 2023. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers programming and resources to build the effectiveness of nonprofits and groups working to advance racial and economic equity.
Through leadership, grantmaking, advocacy, and stewardship, the CFMC plays a vital role in addressing complex challenges facing Monterey County. By working together with local organizations and leaders, we help create lasting impact and build stronger, more resilient communities.
