Community Foundations
Community foundations are one of the fastest growing sectors of
philanthropy in the United States today. They build and strengthen
communities by making it possible for a wide range of donors to create
permanent, charitable endowments to meet local needs. Community
foundations, through philanthropy that is visionary, flexible, and
inclusive, have become catalysts for improvement within both urban and
rural settings. They are uniquely positioned to evaluate and help
coordinate services within their communities so that charitable gifts
are used effectively to fulfill donors' wishes and to address the most
critical needs in the community.
As a community foundation, the Windham Endowment can provide services to local groups and causes,
serving as a focal point for fundraising. For donors, the Endowment can
provide a way to support a wide range of causes in the town through a
single organization. In this way, the Windham Endowment will strengthen
relationships among local organizations, donors, and citizens who want
to improve the quality of life in our community.