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"Partnering with the Ventura County Community Foundation to manage our endowments has been one of the most valuable decisions we’ve made for our nonprofit's future and long-term sustainability. We trust VCCF deeply; they bring a level of expertise, integrity, and care that feels like a true extension of our team. With VCCF at our side, we can fully focus on our mission and expanding our programming for the betterment of Ventura County."
Elena Brokaw, Museum of Ventura County
Why Choose an Agency Endowment Fund?
Building an agency endowment fund with VCCF offers your nonprofit a path to financial resilience and sustainability, ensuring your mission thrives for years to come.
Mission Prosperity
Building an agency endowment fund with VCCF offers your nonprofit a path to financial resilience and sustainability, ensuring your mission thrives for years to come.
Financial Stability
Create a dependable income stream that supports your organization beyond annual budgets and campaigns.
Long-Term Sustainability
Secure the future of your programs and operations, even in challenging times, by building a solid financial foundation.
Facilities Maintenance
Set aside funds for essential repairs and upgrades, ensuring your facilities remain in top condition.
Increased Visibility
Partner with VCCF to enhance your organization’s credibility and presence within the community.
Legacy Building
Establish a lasting impact by creating a fund that supports your mission for generations.
Planned Giving
Provide a means for donors to make planned or deferred gifts, expanding your funding opportunities.
Professional Management
Benefit from expert investment management, ensuring your endowment fund is wisely managed for optimal returns.
"VCCF has been instrumental in helping Food Share grow our endowment to secure our financial future. The team is always proactive, offering dedicated support whenever we need them. They also go above and beyond by helping us connect with donors who are passionate about our mission of ensuring nobody goes hungry in Ventura County. We are deeply grateful to have VCCF as a trusted partner in our work."
Monica White, President & CEO, Food Share of Ventura County
How to Establish Your Fund
Name Your Fund
Choose a name that aligns with your mission and values, reflecting your organization's essence.
Purpose
Define how the income will support your initiatives, outlining the long-term goals of your fund.
Your Board Approval
Define how the income will support your initiatives, outlining the long-term goals of your fund.
Documentation
Provide a copy of your Articles of Incorporation to finalize the establishment of your fund.
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VCCF Agency Fund Testimonials
Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo Endowment Fund
"Every non-profit organization deals with the challenges of limited resources, sustainability, and being prepared for unexpected circumstances. Having an endowment with a knowledgeable and trusted entity, like the Ventura County Community Foundation, provides our organization with confidence that we are better positioned to achieve long-term goals and sustainability to best support our community for years to come."
Roberto Martinez, CEO & President
Casa Pacifica Endowment Fund
"Establishing an endowment enshrines Casa Pacifica’s longstanding commitment to supporting children, young adults and families who face mental health challenges. We chose to partner with the Ventura County Community Foundation because of their investment experience and strong community leadership. This permanent fund will ensure the sustainability of our life-changing programs and services, allowing Casa Pacifica to continue making a meaningful impact for years to come."
Shawna Morris, CEO
VCCF Agency Fund Testimonials
Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo Endowment Fund
"Every non-profit organization deals with the challenges of limited resources, sustainability, and being prepared for unexpected circumstances. Having an endowment with a knowledgeable and trusted entity, like the Ventura County Community Foundation, provides our organization with confidence that we are better positioned to achieve long-term goals and sustainability to best support our community for years to come."
Roberto Martinez, CEO & President
Casa Pacifica Endowment Fund
"Establishing an endowment enshrines Casa Pacifica’s longstanding commitment to supporting children, young adults and families who face mental health challenges. We chose to partner with the Ventura County Community Foundation because of their investment experience and strong community leadership. This permanent fund will ensure the sustainability of our life-changing programs and services, allowing Casa Pacifica to continue making a meaningful impact for years to come."
Shawna Morris, CEO
VCCF Agency Fund Testimonials
INTERFACE: Children, Family Services Endowment Fund
"For over 50 years at Interface Children & Family Services, we have been committed to strengthening children, individuals, families, and communities to be safe, healthy, and thriving through comprehensive social services. To continue to be successful in fulfilling our mission for the next 50 years, we need to be financially strong and strategic in our planning, anticipating our needs for today and for the long-term. Our partnership and endowment at the Ventura County Community Foundation is one strategy that ensures stability and reassures our supporters that we will be here day after day, helping those in need and working toward solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Ventura County residents. We are grateful for the ongoing relationship we have with VCCF and their willingness to invest their time, expertise, and resources for Interface and our nonprofit community."
Erik Sternad, Executive Director
Museum of Ventura County Endowment Fund
"Since 2018, the Museum of Ventura County’s investments at the VCCF have tripled. This is because the MVC board made a thoughtful and strategic decision to prioritize long-term support, understanding that endowed funds can serve to sustain organizations through the inevitable slump years that come for all institutions that rely on charitable contributions and grants to continue to realize their missions. The VCCF has been an invaluable partner in helping the Museum envision its role in the community, and build the long-term support to fulfill its goals."
Elena Brokaw, Executive Director
VCCF Agency Fund Testimonials
INTERFACE: Children, Family Services Endowment Fund
"For over 50 years at Interface Children & Family Services, we have been committed to strengthening children, individuals, families, and communities to be safe, healthy, and thriving through comprehensive social services. To continue to be successful in fulfilling our mission for the next 50 years, we need to be financially strong and strategic in our planning, anticipating our needs for today and for the long-term. Our partnership and endowment at the Ventura County Community Foundation is one strategy that ensures stability and reassures our supporters that we will be here day after day, helping those in need and working toward solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Ventura County residents. We are grateful for the ongoing relationship we have with VCCF and their willingness to invest their time, expertise, and resources for Interface and our nonprofit community."
Erik Sternad, Executive Director
Museum of Ventura County Endowment Fund
"Since 2018, the Museum of Ventura County’s investments at the VCCF have tripled. This is because the MVC board made a thoughtful and strategic decision to prioritize long-term support, understanding that endowed funds can serve to sustain organizations through the inevitable slump years that come for all institutions that rely on charitable contributions and grants to continue to realize their missions. The VCCF has been an invaluable partner in helping the Museum envision its role in the community, and build the long-term support to fulfill its goals."
Elena Brokaw, Executive Director
VCCF Agency Fund Testimonials
Samaritan Center of Simi Valley Permanent Endowment Fund
"We are pleased with the management of our Endowment Fund by VCCF which was created by donors with the desire to provide a legacy impact and financial support for the mission of the Samaritan Center - Simi Valley. The income from the endowment has enabled us to fund new supportive services to our homeless clients and provides access to emergency funds when needed."
Annika Sumby, Executive Director
Santa Paula Art Museum
"The Ventura County Community Foundation has been a wonderful partner to the Santa Paula Art Museum by helping us manage our funding through multiple endowments. These funds will help us to ensure a lasting community impact which will continue to flourish for years to come."
Jennifer Orcutt Heighton, Executive Director
VCCF Agency Fund Testimonials
Samaritan Center of Simi Valley Permanent Endowment Fund
"We are pleased with the management of our Endowment Fund by VCCF which was created by donors with the desire to provide a legacy impact and financial support for the mission of the Samaritan Center - Simi Valley. The income from the endowment has enabled us to fund new supportive services to our homeless clients and provides access to emergency funds when needed."
Annika Sumby, Executive Director
Santa Paula Art Museum
"The Ventura County Community Foundation has been a wonderful partner to the Santa Paula Art Museum by helping us manage our funding through multiple endowments. These funds will help us to ensure a lasting community impact which will continue to flourish for years to come."