Derby Community Foundation

🚨 Last Chance! 🚨

Applications for the Derby Community Foundation's Community Enrichment Grant Round close tonight at midnight.

If your organization has a project that will strengthen, enrich, or enhance our community, don't miss this opportunity to apply.
https://www.derbycf.org/grants/

⏰ Deadline: September 30 at 11:59 p.m.

📣 One Week Left to Apply!

The countdown is on! Applications for the Derby Community Foundation's Community Enrichment Grant Round are due September 30.

If your nonprofit, school, or community organization has a project that will enhance the quality of life in Derby, now is the time to apply. Funding is available for programs and initiatives that make our community stronger, more vibrant, and more connected.

🗓️Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Learn more and apply today!
https://www.derbycf.org/grants/

🌟 One Week Left to Nominate! 🌟
Do you know someone whose generosity makes Derby a better place?
The Elizabeth Kinch Generosity Award recognizes individuals who generously share their time, talents, leadership, and resources to strengthen our community and improve the lives of others.

⏰ Nominations are due October 1.

Think about the volunteers, mentors, community leaders, donors, and neighbors who consistently show up to help others. If someone comes to mind, don't wait for someone else to nominate them.
💚 Take a few minutes to share their story and help us celebrate the spirit of generosity in Derby.
Learn more and submit a nomination at derbycf.org/awards.

OPINION: When you think of generosity, who comes to mind? If asked to name someone who is generous, most of us could quickly think of a few people in our community. They may be volunteers who give countless hours to

Who Comes to Mind When You Think of Generosity?

Every community is made stronger by people who give their time, talents, leadership, and resources to help others. They are the volunteers, mentors, donors, and community champions who quietly make a difference every day.

The Elizabeth Kinch Generosity Award honors an individual whose generosity has had a lasting impact on Derby, and the nomination deadline is approaching.

⏰ Nominations are due October 1.

Don't assume someone else will nominate them. If someone has inspired you, strengthened an organization, improved lives, or helped move Derby forward, take a few minutes to share their story.

💚 Nominate a deserving individual today at derbycf.org/awards.
https://www.derbycf.org/elizabeth-kinch-generosity-award/

⏰ Time is running out!

Do you have a project that will make a positive impact in our community? The Derby Community Foundation's Community Enrichment Grant Round is accepting applications through September 30.

Funding is available for programs, projects, and initiatives that strengthen our community and improve quality of life for Derby residents.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your idea to life. Apply today before the deadline! https://www.derbycf.org/grants/

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.

🎉 NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS 🎉
Do you know someone who gives their time, talents, expertise, and resources to make Derby a better place? Someone whose generosity creates a lasting impact on those around them?

If so, nominate them for the Elizabeth Kinch Generosity Award!
This award recognizes individuals whose spirit of generosity strengthens our community and inspires others to give.

📝 Learn more and submit a nomination: https://www.derbycf.org/awards/

Need some inspiration? Watch the story of our 2025 recipients, Susan Newman and Sharon Price: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFMwBPTj5f8

📅 Nominations close October 1.

This week on Wednesday, September 2, join us for a free webinar featuring four community leaders who will share their experiences and insights on Agency Funds and how they can support organizations for the long term.

Join Chris Drum, Superintendent of Derby Recreation Commission; Jim Hunt, Grants Team Lead with Rotary Club of White Bear Lake; Shale Lapping, President of IPEX; and Shane Rieffel, Chief Executive Officer of Brainerd Family YMCA for a free webinar on Wednesday, September 2, at 12:00PM.

Together, they’ll share their perspectives and experiences, offering practical insight into how an Agency Fund can help nonprofits build financial resources, invest for the future, and support their mission for years to come.

Whether your organization already has an Agency Fund or you’re simply curious about how one could benefit your nonprofit, this is an opportunity to learn from organizations putting these tools to work.

Free registration via Zoom!

Learn more and register:
https://www.communitygiving.org/event/agencyfundwebinar2026/

Join the Derby Community Foundation for a Free Webinar on Long-Term Sustainability for Nonprofits!

What would a permanent source of charitable support mean for your organization?

The Derby Community Foundation is partnering with CommunityGiving to host a free webinar on Wednesday, September 2, at Noon, focused on how Agency Funds can help nonprofits build long-term financial resources and support their missions for years to come.

We're especially excited that Chris Drum, Superintendent of the Derby Recreation Commission, will be one of the featured panelists, sharing local insight and real-world experience.

Whether you're part of a nonprofit board, a community organization, or simply interested in strengthening Derby's nonprofit sector, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives from leaders who are using Agency Funds to invest in the future.

✅ Learn how Agency Funds work
✅ Hear success stories from nonprofit leaders
✅ Explore ways to create long-term support for your mission

We hope you'll join us for this important conversation about building stronger organizations and a stronger community.

Register for free!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Derby Community Foundation's Community Enrichment Grant Round is currently accepting applications, and there's still time to apply!

Community Enrichment Grants support projects that strengthen our community, address local needs, and improve the quality of life for Derby residents. Whether you're planning a new program, expanding services, or launching an innovative initiative, this funding opportunity could help bring your vision to life.

✅ Open to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and government entities
✅ Projects must benefit Derby residents
✅ Application deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to secure funding for a project that can create meaningful impact in our community.

Apply today at: https://www.derbycf.org/grants/

Together, we can invest in ideas that enrich Derby and create lasting positive change.