What Services Do We Provide to Donors?

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley is your partner in philanthropy. We serve donors and communities of charitable need in the New River Valley, Virginia, which includes the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe as well as the City of Radford.

We offer a variety of donor services to help you create a legacy of caring that directly impacts your community:

Expert Insight

It is our business to understand and evaluate the needs of communities in the New River Valley and share our knowledge with donors. We can help family members identify common philanthropic interests and goals and introduce the next generation to the “ins and outs” of thoughtful grantmaking. We also keep you up to date via our newsletter and we make personalized efforts to keep you informed about grantmaking opportunities.

Ease of Giving

We are here to help you accomplish your charitable goals. Our staff makes it easy to establish or add to a fund, and we offer a variety of planned gift options. We also make it easy to stay involved with the grantmaking from donor advised funds.

Sound Financial Management

We manage an investment program that provides prudent stewardship of the funds you contribute. Our investment program is led by a group of knowledgeable local volunteers who make up our investment committee. We also provide annual fund reports to keep you up to date on the fund’s financial activity.

Effective Grants Management

Our professional staff facilitates every aspect of your grantmaking. Whether you wish to be involved in recommending specific grant recipients or prefer our board allocate funds in accordance with your charitable intent, we perform the due diligence and organizational assessment to ensure that the organizations you wish to support are viable, eligible nonprofits in good financial standing.

Special Events & Learning Opportunities

A variety of special events, receptions, educational seminars and workshops throughout the year keep donors connected and engaged. We invite you to visit the News & Events section for a comprehensive listing of gatherings that are currently scheduled.