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CFRE International has named Barzella Papa as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Barzella Papa, president and CEO for the Gainesville Community Foundation joins more than 5,200 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.

Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to service to not-for-profit organizations. They have also passed a rigorous written examination testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive, and have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights.

“The CFRE credential was created to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner,” states Sharilyn Hale, M.A., CFRE, Chair of CFRE International. “As the certification is voluntary, achievement of the CFRE credential demonstrates a high level of commitment on the part of Barzella to herself and the fundraising profession as a whole.”

Since joining the Community Foundation in July 2006, Papa has grown the Foundation to more than $10.5 million in assets and has managed the distribution of more than $5 million in grants. Under her leadership, the Foundation also achieved compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations and launched several successful initiatives including the Women’s Giving Circle and the Legacy Awards.

CFRE International is an independent organization dedicated to the certification of fundraising executives by setting standards in philanthropic practice. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by a small professional staff, CFRE International consistently meets the highest standards for certification excellence and is itself accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies.

RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
November 11, 2010
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The Gainesville Community Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – During the week of November 12-18, 2011, the Gainesville Community Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week. For more than 20 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges.

“Community foundations impact lives, solve problems, and improve futures,” said Perry McGriff, chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “In a down economy, with limited resources and a growing need for services to help families in need, we are more determined than ever to bring our community partners together to find innovative and effective solutions to some of our most challenging social problems.”

Community foundations are independent, public entities that steward philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors to local nonprofits that are the heart of strong, vibrant communities. In 2010, the Gainesville Community Foundation’s assets grew by 25 percent over the 12-month period to close the year at $9.6 million and its grants increased 16 percent for a total of $982,000. Since January 2011, the Foundation has received more than $1.7 million in new donor contributions including a $1 million gift from Dr. Paul Schilling and Dr. Jay Dutton to benefit Peaceful Paths.
During the week, the Gainesville Community Foundation will sponsor National Philanthropy Day, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Central Florida chapter, and will end the week with a donor appreciation event at Rembert Farm.

Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. Every state in the United States is home to at least one community foundation-large and small, urban and rural-that is advancing solutions to a wide range of social issues. The 2010 Columbus Survey found that despite the recession, giving by the nation’s 100 largest community foundations actually increased slightly in 2010 to $3.7 billion and exceeded prerecession levels seen in 2006 and 2007.
Launched in 1989 through a proclamation by former president George H.W. Bush, the first Community Foundation Week included a congressional briefing about the work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative approach to working with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to address community problems.

For more information about the Gainesville Community Foundation, please visit www.gnvcf.org.

THE GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GIFT TO BENEFIT PEACEFUL PATHS

November 11, 2010
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gainesville Community Foundation has received a $1 million gift from Dr. Paul Schilling and Dr. Jay Dutton to establish the Circle of Hope Fund. The fund will support Peaceful Paths in its mission of serving the population of battered women and children in Alachua, Bradford, and Union Counties and is the first step toward the realization of expanded services.
“This gift represents our commitment to the innovative social enterprise work that Peaceful Paths engages in throughout our area,” Dr. Jay Dutton, chairman of the Peaceful Paths Board of Directors, said. “We believe that supporting an organization committed to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through collaboration, social change initiatives, and a continuum of services from Emergency Intervention to Youth Violence Prevention, we can alter the tenor of our community around intimate partner violence.”

Foundation Board Chairman Perry McGriff added, “The lesson that Dr. Schilling and Dr. Dutton have taught all of us is when you work or live in a community and you’ve been a part of the fabric of the community, it’s important to re-invest in its future. We are very proud that they recognize the Gainesville Community Foundation as one of the best vehicles to achieve their charitable goal.”
According to Dr. Theresa B. Harrison, Executive Director of Peaceful Paths, the organization has remained dedicated to the core missions of safety, support and self-sufficiency for victims and survivors in our area.

When resources are devoted to critical issues such as domestic violence, social change is achieved,” Harrison stated. “Change that not only impacts individual families in vulnerable situations, but a change in the social fabric of our community.”

“We invite you to join us in supporting Peaceful Paths and their work to end domestic violence and create a Circle of Hope for victims and their children,” Dutton said. Peaceful Paths, Inc. provides 23,000 services annually to more than 10,000 adults and children in our community in services ranging from helpline assistance to residential programs and counseling services. All services are free and confidential, and Peaceful Paths is part of the statewide Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

The Gainesville Community Foundation assists donors, both individuals and organizations, with long-range planning of their support for charities in our community. The Foundation provides information, ideas, professional advice and personalized assistance to help donors realize their charitable goals. For more information or to make a contribution, call the Gainesville Community Foundation at 352-367-0060 or visit their website at www.gnvcf.org.

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