The idea of designing an entire city for children, or better yet, giving back to a community that our children, and their children, and their children’s children, will someday inherit greatly intrigues me.

I simply ask, will it be worth inheriting?

I believe community foundations support the fundamental right to preserve, protect, and make better our world – at least, our little corner of it. As the new Director of Community Philanthropy at the Council, I look forward to interacting with the field of community foundations of all sizes, shapes, and models across our country. I received a scholarship from my local community foundation before I ever comprehended the value of a bequest, an endowment, or community philanthropy.