As referenced in Nexflix’s The Perfect Couple Season 1, Episode 2, The Nantucket Fund™ is a notable philanthropic entity that helps all of Nantucket. While giving to the fund will not get one out of trouble (as alluded to by the character in this scene) people often wonder- how does the Nantucket Fund™ work? The Nantucket Fund™ is the Community Foundation for Nantucket’s one unique fund that pools donors’ gifts to meet the multiple and varying needs of Nantucketers.
The Nantucket Fund is…
A Trusted Resource: Through its extensive knowledge of the island’s nonprofit landscape, the Community Foundation knows where the ever-changing needs are and directs grant-making accordingly.
The Power of Pooling: The Nantucket Fund™ enables donations of all sizes to be pooled for maximum charitable impact.
A Time-Tested Process: The Nantucket Fund Grants Committee evaluates and interviews nonprofit applicants, and awards grants based on identified needs and current priorities.
Accountability: As part of the grant-making process, CFN analyzes the nonprofits’ fiscal management and holds recipients responsible for fulfilling the programs supported by the grant.
Ease of Support: Donors who want to leverage the impact of their gift can make one donation that will address many critical needs on the island.
Nonprofit Resources: The Nantucket Fund™ grants enable island nonprofits to focus more of their resources on their core programs and services, reducing the time and energy they spend on fundraising.
Flexibility: The Nantucket Fund™ grants focus on the community’s ever-changing needs. Gifts to the fund will always be timely and available to address initiatives, opportunities, and even unforeseen needs.
Permanence: The Nantucket Fund™ is here to stay as an endowment for our community. As conditions change, so will our grants. Donations placed in this fund today will not only address current needs but also lay the foundation for long-term solutions.
A donation to the Nantucket Fund will help all of Nantucket. This fund supports the people, systems, and services that make Nantucket thrive, and is your way to help the island you love. We hope you consider a contribution to The Nantucket Fund™ today.