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Now open year-round: Two NVCF scholarships with rolling applications

Posted on: Oct 17, 2025

Now open year-round: Two NVCF scholarships with rolling applications Good news for Napa Valley students and working learners: two of our scholarships are now available year-round and accept applications on a rolling basis. That means you can apply now—no need to wait for the spring window. Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Supports employees of vineyards or…

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Supporting Immigrant Employees: What Napa Employers Need to Know

Posted on: Oct 16, 2025

On Friday, September 26, 2025, more than 100 community members gathered at the Yountville Commons (formerly Yountville Elementary School) for Supporting Immigrant Employees: What Napa Employers Need to Know. The workshop was presented by Napa Valley Together in partnership with Congressman Mike Thompson, and featured a panel of regional experts. The goal: to equip local…

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We Are Hiring: Development Manager

Posted on: Sep 15, 2025

The Position The Development Manager plays a key role in helping the Foundation achieve its ambitious fundraising goals, which include: building and managing relationships that will help grow annual, major, and corporate giving; as well as the establishment of new charitable funds at the Foundation, such as scholarship funds and donor advised funds. Reports to:…

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Gratitude in the Face of Fire: An Update on the Pickett Fire

Posted on: Aug 27, 2025

As the Pickett Fire continues to burn, our profound gratitude goes to the more than 2,000 firefighters, CAL FIRE crews, and mutual aid partners from across California working tirelessly to protect lives and homes. At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we know disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Our Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund has been activated repeatedly…

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Our Biggest Year Yet: $516,000 in Scholarships for Local Students

Posted on: Aug 27, 2025

This year, we reached a milestone worth celebrating: Napa Valley Community Foundation awarded $516,078 in scholarships to 113 students—the largest amount in our history. From first-generation college students to future engineers, nurses, and business leaders, these scholarships are helping local students take their next big step at community colleges, universities, and vocational programs across the…

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We Are Hiring: Scholarships & Grants Associate

Posted on: Aug 18, 2025

The Position The Scholarships & Grants Associate (SGA) plays a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission by providing accurate, timely, and community-focused support for our philanthropic programs — with a primary emphasis on the scholarship program, which annually awards approximately $500,000 to more than 100 graduating high school seniors and continuing college (or post-secondary…

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$3.1 Million in Grants and Counting

Posted on: Jul 30, 2025

Did you know that Napa Valley Community Foundation is the largest grantmaking organization in the Valley? Since the beginning of 2025, we’ve made more than $3.1 million in grants to more than 180 nonprofit organizations and schools—and the year’s not over yet! NVCF supports a wide range of causes that benefit Napa County residents, some of which might…

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Welcoming two new board members

Posted on: Jul 30, 2025

We’re proud to share that two accomplished leaders joined the Board of Napa Valley Community Foundation this June: Patricia (Pat) Clarey and Dr. Richard (Rich) Anderson. Patricia (Pat) Clarey Pat Clarey is a longtime St. Helena resident with deep experience in government, healthcare, and nonprofit service. She currently serves on the Board of the Napa…

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook — Event Recap

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Last week, we gathered with an engaged crowd of more than 130 of our friends and neighbors at the Yountville Community Center for Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook. First, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University for an engaging and insightful presentation.…

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