by Tera Andaya | Aug 29, 2018 | Events
The Orcas Island Community Foundation will offer Board Boot Camp on Thursday, September 20, 1-5 pm at Eastsound Firehall. This action-packed workshop will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective Board member. We will focus on individual...
by Hilary Canty | Aug 24, 2018 | Hilary's Update
Finally, the smoke has cleared, and perhaps more exciting, there is a chance of rain in the forecast! We can hope it actually comes to pass, as it has been one long dry summer. OICF is planning a series of focus group meetings to further develop our Children’s Saving...
by Hilary Canty | Aug 10, 2018 | Hilary's Update
There have been a few articles about Donor Advised Funds in the news lately, spurned by the amazing growth of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. They have amassed over a Billion dollars under management, but do not have a great record of getting those dollars...
by Hilary Canty | Aug 6, 2018 | Hilary's Update
The thousand days of August are upon us. Both Doe Bay Fest and the Chamber Music Festival get underway this weekend, the park campground is on overload, and the ferry reservations are as well. Ah, Summer. Fortunately, the lake is perfect for swimming and the...
