Capacity Building:

The Lancaster County Community Foundation’s success at creating extraordinary community depends on effective organizations positively impacting the quality of life in Lancaster County.

The Community Foundation creates innovative opportunities to increase the capacity of organizations and their leaders.  Through our collaborative initiative to facilitate sector-wide networking, knowledge-sharing and professional growth opportunities, we foster opportunities that strengthen your organization’s performance to meet its important mission.

Carefully managed, an endowment fund can provide a permanent source of income for your organization.  Unlike one-time donations that are spent each year, gifts to an endowment fund will benefit the communities that rely on your organization – forever.  To use an old adage, an endowment gives nonprofit organizations both roots (stability) and wings (the ability to dream).  The Community Foundation offers your organization the ability to place its permanent endowment funds with us for professional management and growth.  We also offer assistance in endowment planning, marketing, and gift transactions.

Our staff remains ready to assist your organization in achieving its long-term financial goals.