Funder's Corner: A BayLines Original Article
- Dec 6, 2016
- 1 min read
Donor Reception and National Philanthropy Day
Marine Science Institute hosted a fun donor reception on September 26, 2016 to recognize Sand Hill Foundation as our Funder of the Year. Sand Hill Foundation funds our great mission, but they also demonstrate an outstanding commitment to philanthropy through their financial support, encouragement and motivation for all their grantees in taking leadership roles in their communities.
Since 1995, Sand Hill Foundation has provided over $92 million in grants to organizations in San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties, primarily for environmental education and Silicon Valley out-of-school programs. In that time, they’ve granted Marine Science Institute more than $300,000. Their last gift to us was $35,000 to help fund the critical repairs and reinforcements needed for our dock.
On November 18, 2016, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter hosted Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day, a grand celebration attended by 700 fundraisers and community leaders at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Sand Hill Foundation was there because we nominated them for the Outstanding Foundation Grant Maker award, and they won! Marine Science Institute was there to watch with pride as our Funder of the Year accepted this wonderful honor. Thank you, Sand Hill Foundation!
Ash McNeely, SHF Executive Director; Susan Ford Dorsey, SHF Board President; Jamie Heisch, SHF Grants Manager; and Jessi Misslin, SHF Senior Program Officer.
Great to see organizations like Sand Hill Foundation being recognized for their impact on education and environmental programs. Moments of support and community pride like this show how teamwork creates big results—kind of like coordinating the perfect landing after a wild stunt in Wacky Flip.
On September 26, 2016, the Marine Science Institute hosted a fnaf joyful donor reception to honor the Sand Hill Foundation as our Funder of the Year.
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It's heartwarming to see the Sand Hill Foundation being so well-deserved — a beautiful testament to the contagious power of Crazy Cattle 3D generosity and community spirit!