Development Committee - On Haitus

At the heart of The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation are the permanent endowments - the funds working for the community. The Development Committee monitors, evaluates and recommends to The Foundation's Board of Directors ways to ensure ongoing development of endowment funds.

By communicating with donors and prospective donors, the Committee ensures that everyone has a thorough understanding of endowments, grant making, planned giving and how they all work together to increase the assets of The Foundation and in turn, how the Foundation can increase it's aid to the community.

Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee is responsible for oversight to the financial operations and risk management of KWCF to ensure the short and long term viability of the organization.

When it comes time for grantmaking, the Risk Management Committee makes recommendations to the Board on disbursement policies and the amount of annual grants.

Leadership Identification Committee

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Grants Committee

It's through grants to local charitable organizations that The Foundation helps donors make that lasting difference in our community. The Grants Committee is responsible for developing policies and criteria for all Community Fund grantmaking endeavours. This committee reviews each grant application and recommends to the Board who should receive those grants.

The Grants Committee keeps a close eye on the community to ensure that the Foundation is responsive to the ever-changing needs of our area.

Investment Committee

The key to successful endowment funds is investment. The Investment Committee maximizes The Foundation's total rate of return, while protecting the capital investment. This committee works closely with the Foundation's Investment Managers and Consultants to assess returns, risks and long-term investment goals.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is mandated by The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation's Act of Incorporation and is responsible for appointing The Foundation's Board of Directors.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Giving to the community is not only reserved for the established adult, young people today are more and more involved in our community and want to help in many ways. The Youth Advisory Council educates young people in volunteering, philanthropy, and how to build and manage a permanent endowment fund. The council also reviews and conducts grants for youth-oriented requests.

Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund Committee

The Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Endowment Fund supports community recreational programs designed for children and young people in our community. The Committee grants funds to sport, recreation, fitness, youth leadership, camping/outdoor experience and education, and arts and cultural programs.

Friends of The Foundation Committee

The Friends of the Foundation is a group of volunteers concerned with making our community the best place to live, work, grow, and play.  Friends of the Foundation are the masterminds behind Random Act of Kindness Day - a day earmarked to reflect and act upon spontaneous thoughts of generosity and simple acts of kindness.

Governance Audit Task Force

Woolwich Community Fund Committee