At the Heartland Community Foundation, we are passionate about fostering generosity, cultivating a legacy of giving, and inspiring love of community in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties.
Our Vision
The Heartland Foundation is excited to launch Give Fest as a way to increase capacity and sustainability for the incredible nonprofit organizations in our communities. After years of support for our own Match Month by local donors, we are thrilled to now be able to provide this opportunity to our organization fundholders to grow their endowments and build lasting income.
Our Goals
Create a Culture
of Philanthropy
Foster relationships with local donors to support community needs and help accomplish their charitable goals.
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Highlight the impact of local giving.
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Encourage the next generation of donors.
Strengthen Local Nonprofits
Offer grants to local nonprofits to help fund transformative initiatives and programs.
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Provide resources and fundraising services to local organizations enhance capacity.
Facilitate Community Initiatives
Bring stakeholders together to address identified needs and mobilize resources.
Support local initiatives with funding, action, or partnership to help drive collective impact.
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Provide Strategic Doing opportunities.
Build Lasting
Impact
Establish and grow endowment funds to provide a perpetual source of funding toward causes and agencies.
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Encourage donors
to include a charitable gift in their estate plans.
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Highlight the importance of transfers of wealth discussions and planned giving.