We encourage philanthropy for the benefit of nonprofit organizations in our community.

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County is a 501(c)(3) organization operating for the benefit of donors and nonprofit agencies in our community. Our work provides a service to the community by encouraging philanthropy, connecting donors with local nonprofit organizations and simplifying the giving process as much as we can.

We provide sound investment management for local nonprofit organizations.

Currently, The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County manages 36 agency funds totaling more than $8.5 million for our local nonprofit organizations. In addition, we process pass-through gifts that involve complex stock transactions, or gifts for donors who wish to remain anonymous.

We value the work of nonprofit organizations in our community.

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County developed the Community Needs process to assist nonprofit organizations in getting the funding they need for particular projects by informing charitable individuals and groups in our community. We provide a simple grants application process for nonprofits and get the word out to the community to increase support for these charitable organizations.

We simplify the fundraising campaign management process for local nonprofits.

We function as the back-office support for the management of fundraising campaign projects for nonprofit organizations, allowing them to fundraise successfully while we handle the burdensome administrative tasks.

We support communication and collaboration among nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg & Rockingham County.

The Community Foundation encourages networking and idea sharing among nonprofits through workshops provided by Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and workshops provided through Great Community Give.

Let us know how we can help your nonprofit organization!

Latest News

Summer reading that’s worth a forward

Summer reading that’s worth a forward Every week, the team…

Philanthropy: It’s not one size fits all

Philanthropy: It’s not one size fits all Charitable giving…

Up in the air: Charitable planning in a shifting tax landscape

Up in the air: Charitable planning in a shifting tax landscape  It’s…

Planning for a sunset: Lock in a higher exemption, unlock a legacy

Planning for a sunset: Lock in a higher exemption, unlock a legacy Without…

Mixing business and charity: Keep it ethical, legal, and transparent

Mixing business and charity: Keep it ethical, legal, and transparent Your…

Gifts of appreciated stock: Picking favorites

Gifts of appreciated stock: Picking favorites You’re well…

2024 Nonprofit Grant Applications now Available!

The Community Foundation Opens 2024 Nonprofit Grant Applications Harrisonburg,…

Job Announcement: Director of Programs and Marketing

Do you desire to have a job you love, a workplace that appreciates…

Legal developments: We’re watching!

Legal developments: We’re watching!  As your go-to resource…