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OCCF gathers philanthropists and local nonprofit leaders to discuss community needs and funding solutions in the areas of workforce development, childcare, and school readiness.
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION It’s our passion to help you find yours. Whether your philanthropic interests are close to home or a world away, we’ll help you chart a course for meaningful impact on the causes closest to your heart. Giving through an OCCF fund brings a wide range of benefits, flexibility, efficiency, and accountability. There is no cost to establish a fund and with our thoughtful planning and diligent stewardship, you can maximize the impact of your charitable investments. Offering personalized services and extensive local knowledge since 1989, we simplify the process of charitable giving, helping you make meaningful, well-informed, and lasting gifts to the causes that matter most to you. Since its inception, OCCF has awarded $900 million in grants and scholarships, making OCCF the 3rd most active grantmaker among more than 750 U.S. community foundations. What’s Your Legacy? A Legacy Fund ensures that your philanthropic vision lives on beyond your lifetime. With careful planning, you can structure your gifts to accomplish philanthropic, family and financial goals in the present and build a legacy that will grow for generations to come. By planning a legacy gift during your lifetime, you sow seeds of generosity that will bear fruit for generations. It’s a lasting way to give, share and grow. With the long-term goals of providing for your loved ones, reducing taxes, and supporting worthy causes, there are many ways to structure your future giving that can mutually benefit you, the community, and your favorite charitable organizations. Engage and Learn We offer educational and networking opportunities for you to join us and other charitably minded individuals making an impact in Orange County, across the country or around the world. Family Foundation Alliance: Local family foundations meet quarterly for engaging presentations and peer learning opportunities to bolster their knowledge and impact on the issues they care about most. Impact Philanthropy: Participants determine the program focus for each year and engage in a collaborative grantmaking program to boost their community knowledge and expertise as funders.
MISSION We inspire a passion for lifelong philanthropy, faithfully steward the intentions of our donors, and catalyze sustainable community impact. 96 Ora nge C oast • November 2022
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UPCOMING EVENTS OC Nonprofit Central Year Round
OC Nonprofit Central is Orange County’s only online resource with in-depth information on more than 600 local nonprofits administered by OCCF’s knowledgeable team. Find detailed financial and programmatic metrics, make informed charitable decisions, and give all in one place. Visit ocnonprofitcentral.org to learn more.
Iheartoc Collaborative Giving Days Year Round
OCCF powers cause-specific giving days for local nonprofits throughout the year. Having grown from a single countywide day of giving in 2015, the effort now comprises a yearlong series of Giving Days bringing together donors and nonprofits tackling Orange County’s greatest challenges. In total, OCCF’s Giving Days have raised $18 million in support of local nonprofits. Visit iheartoc.org to learn more.
WHY DONATE It’s our passion to help you find yours. We’ll help you chart a course for meaningful impact on the causes closest to your heart.
