With a similar focus on equity and access, the Community Foundation has developed a unique partnership with CultureWorks by pooling resources from its Community Arts Endowment to bolster the Cultural Equity program.

Supported by the Community Foundation and its donors, Richmond Public Schools has partnered with YMCA of Greater Richmond to implement a new kind of summer school program with documented results.

By working together, organizations can amplify their impact — but coalition work can be complex. Richmond's emerging workforce development coalition shares how an independent facilitator has helped transform their collaboration.

This year, the Community Foundation is hosting a series of learning opportunities about advocacy and the many ways nonprofits can engage to further their missions. Here are the main takeaways from our kick-off event that focused on the question, "What is advocacy?"

In honor of Black History Month, this February we are featuring conversations with African-American leaders and changemakers in the Richmond community. Our fourth feature is Victor Branch, Richmond Market Manager & Richmond Market President with Bank of America, who serves on the boards of many nonprofits including the Community Foundation.