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Angel Run – 11/1 deadline

Posted on October 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Angel Run – 11/1 deadline

Don’t allow your kids to miss out on an Angel Run shirt – register by the 11/1 deadline.

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MFi Legacy Fund launched with Foundation for MetroWest

Posted on October 4, 2016 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund launched with Foundation for MetroWest

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

Dear Friends of the Foundation,

 

This month I would like to take the opportunity to introduce our newest Town Fund- the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund.
One of our strategic initiatives has been to establish Town Funds. These permanently endowed funds work to improve the quality of life for all residents. Each Town Fund is led by a community board that has a deep understanding of local needs and the nonprofits that address them. The board members oversee fundraising, review grant applications and recommend projects to receive funding.

Town Funds support innovative programs and services that help make life safer, healthier and more enjoyable for all members of the community. We are proud to be able to serve the residents of Medfield in this way.

 

We look forward to working with the Medfield Foundation, whose partnership is vital to the success of the new fund.

 

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, I encourage you to contact Janet Kern, Director of Town Funds.

 

Welcome, Medfield!

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Judith G. Salerno

Executive Director, Foundation for MetroWest

 

FEATURE

 

On Medfield Day, September 17, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund was announced as the newest Town Fund of the Foundation for MetroWest. It joins three other Town Funds at the Foundation: The Fund for Wellesley, Community Endowment of Lexington, and Southborough Community Fund.
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, as the name implies, is founded in partnership with the Medfield Foundation, Inc. (MFi), an established nonprofit in Medfield. Area residents may be familiar with its popular winter event, the Angel Run. Board President Evan Weisenfeld explains that the new fund with the Foundation for MetroWest was started because “we truly believed that people in our community would want to leave a lasting legacy for the town they loved but we needed to find a way to make the effort more manageable….the fund will be a permanent source of funds geared specifically to improving the quality of life for our community.” He goes on to say that the board is looking forward to working with all nonprofits and town agencies serving Medfield to address current and future needs of the community.

Janet Kern, Director of Town Funds at the Foundation for MetroWest, explains that the Town Fund program is an “opportunity for all those who are interested in their community to consider the many ways that philanthropy might have an impact in their town for the future.” In Medfield, she believes that the fund “will reinforce and encourage the connections and sense of community that is already so strong in Medfield, thanks in large part to the work of the Medfield Foundation over so many years.”

As the Medfield community moves into the future, we are excited to see how the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund will build on the history and spirit of generous giving in Medfield, and empower donors who want to make a difference in their community, now and in the future.

Learn more about the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund.
Learn more about the Medfield Foundation, Inc.
Learn more about the Town Fund program at the Foundation for MetroWest.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENT

 

Community Leadership Breakfast

 

 

Our fifth annual Community Leadership Breakfast on October 21, 2016 at the Boston Marriott Newton is fast approaching! This year, the keynote speaker is Brian Kelley of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. The event will also honor Sudbury resident and former Foundation for MetroWest trustee Ken Vona, President of Kenneth Vona Construction, with the Business Community Leader Award for his spirit of volunteerism and philanthropic engagement in a wide-range of local charitable causes. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available. All are welcome!

 

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IMPACT

 

Fighting Hunger at Gaining Ground in Concord

 

The Foundation for MetroWest granted $120,000 to local hunger relief agencies in 2016. This is a 10% increase over 2015 in grant funding… but that was not the only increase this year. The Foundation doubled its support to organizations that primarily identify as farms, a strategic move that aligns the MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund’s focus with a key recommendation outlined in the 2014 MA Local Food Action Plan: increase the production and consumption of Massachusetts-grown foods. We spoke with one farm grantee, Gaining Ground Farm in Concord, about how this grant will impact their work.

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YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY

 

Welcome to our new students

We are looking forward to a great semester of learning, community building, and grantmaking at our fall programs in Natick, Sudbury, Hopkinton, Lincoln Middle School, Nashoba Brooks School, The Fenn School, and Concord Academy!

 

 

YIP alumna on national board

One of our former YIP students, Kate Guttilla from Needham, has been accepted to the Youth Philanthropy Connect Leadership Team. This is a national board of youth advisors to the California-based Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation. Kate will help contribute to the development of Youth Philanthropy Connect, and assist with their regional conference, held in Waltham on November 20. All students are welcome to attend the free regional conference!

 

Learn more about the YPC Youth Conference

 

 

Interested in joining YIP?

If you or someone you know would like be involved in our middle or high school Youth in Philanthropy program, we are accepting applications for the fall from middle school students in Lincoln, as well as for various locations for spring 2017.

Learn more

 

EARLY FALL EVENTS IN METROWEST

 

 

September 24- Family Event- Full Circle by Circle of Hope

 

September 30 – Gore Place Moonlight Tour

 

October 9 – Chestnut Hill Farm’s 2nd Annual Harvest Festival

 

October 15 and 16 – Natick Artists Open Studios

 

October 17- Start of the MetroWest Health Documentary Film Series

 

SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY

 

Penelope Turton

Stearns Farm CSA of Framingham was created through the friendship of two women, Margaret Welch and Penelope Turton. In 1954, Margaret Welch owned the land on which her friend Penelope Turton began the farm. Welch eventually donated the land in 1975 to the Sudbury Valley Trustees, stating that she hoped the Trustees would allow Turton to “continue use of this tract for farming.” Turton, originally from England, fell in love with farming and worked the land of Stearns Farm from 1954-1990. In a 1990 interview with the Boston Globe, Turton reflected on her decision to start a farm, “I decided to try to see if there would be any fun and any money in farming. I’ve been doing it ever since.”
Today, thanks to the generosity of Margaret Welch and the vision of Penelope Turton, Stearns Farm CSA is still a working farm. To become a part of this historic legacy, shares in the farm’s summer 2017 CSA open in October.

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Stearns Farm CSA is a recipient of a 2016 MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund grant from the Foundation for MetroWest.

 

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT DEADLINES

 

2016 Regional Youth Development Competitive Grant Program. Application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2016.

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2016 Wellesley Youth Development Competitive Grant Program. Application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2016.

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2016 Hopkinton Youth Development Competitive Grant Program. Application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Learn More

 

CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY EDUCATION

 

Our relationship with nonprofit organizations does not begin or end with a grant decision. We offer free services and resources through our Center for Philanthropy Education to help MetroWest nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers think strategically, govern effectively, and operate efficiently – through seminars, executive leadership development, and capacity-building programs.

 

Upcoming Nonprofit Seminars

 

Speak with Clarity, Confidence, Conviction: A Public Speaking Workshop for all Levels
Presenter: Mike Chase, Great Results, LLC
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Framingham Public Library

One seat left- Learn more and register now

Evaluation Demystified: Using Simple Data to Improve Outcomes
Presenter: Rebecca Gallo, MetroWest Health Foundation
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016
9:30-11:30 am
Location: Costin Room, Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham

THIS WEEK- Learn more and register now

Unlocking the Power of Visual Storytelling
Presenter: Michael Selissen, Case Mountain Communications
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Wayland Free Public Library

Learn more and register

Everything You Wanted to Know About Board Governance: But Were Afraid to Ask

Presenters: Amy Cahners and Susan Donahue, Cahners and Donahue Associates, LLC
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Wellesley Community Center

Learn more and register

Major Donor Mambo
Presenters: Sunny Stich, Sunny Stich Consulting and Stephanie Truesdell, Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Time: 9:30-12:00 pm
Location: TBD

Learn more and register

Building Your Resources: The Board’s Role in Fundraising
Presenters: Amy Cahners and Susan Donahue, Cahners and Donahue Associates, LLC
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Wellesley Community Center

Learn more and register

 

How Small Organizations Successfully Structure & Manage Their IT
Presenter: Russell Greenwald, VP & Director, IT Practice, Insource Service Inc.
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Location: TBD

Description and registration coming soon!

Leader of the Pack! What does it take to be an effective Board Chair?
Presenters: Amy Cahners and Susan Donahue, Cahners and Donahue Associates, LLC
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: TBD

Learn more and register

 

Save the Date- Stewardship 102 with Simone Joyaux, Joyaux Associates, January 19, 2017

 

 

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Angel Run – 12/4 at noon

Posted on September 28, 2016 | Comments Off on Angel Run – 12/4 at noon

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Register now for the 2016 Angel Run

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Greetings Angel Run Friends,

Join us for the 11th running (or walking) of the Angel Run on Sunday, December 4th at 12pm! Note we are starting the race 2 hours earlier than in years past.

Registration for the MFi Angel Run is officially open. Registration is exclusively online at www.medfieldfoundation.org and runs through November 1st. Register by this date to receive the always popular commemorative Angel Run shirt. After November 1st online registration will close and sign ups will be limited to the day of the event only, with no shirt option.

Once again this year we will be offering bib tag timing to provide you the most accurate time possible.

New this year is a special separate starting corral for competitive runners. To qualify you must have completed a 5K in under 22 minutes. Be sure to note this on your registration.

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Needham Bank is the Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
of the 2016 MFi Angel Run

Register Now!

We hope to see you there (with bells on!)

Cheers,

The MFi Angel Run Team
 

 

 

Copyright © 2016 Medfield Foundation, All rights reserved.
You registered for the 2014 MFi Angel Run

Our mailing address is:

Medfield Foundation

Medfield Town House

459 Main Street

Medfield, MA 02052

 

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1,297 run Angel Run

Posted on December 7, 2015 | Comments Off on 1,297 run Angel Run
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Angel Run chairs

Above the co-chairs of the Angel Run for the second straight year, Rose Colleran and Sue Weisenfeld.

The Medfield Foundation president, Evan Weisenfeld, reported yesterday that “we had a great day with 1,297 official registrants and the best weather ever for an Angel Run.”

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Angel Run Sunday at 2PM – run or help!

Posted on December 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Angel Run Sunday at 2PM – run or help!

Angel Run chairs

We are in the home stretch in preparing for the MFi Angel Run. With over 1,000 preregistered runners and a sunny day in the forecast we expect a great crowd.

We still need lots of goodies for the post race party. Many can be bought: water, hot cocoa mix, snack bags or home baked. This is Medfield’s finest weekend starting with the Christmas tree lighting, Saturday’s parade and ending with the Angel Run on Sunday. Be an angel and sign up for a small volunteer job!

Many thanks from the Medfield Foundation.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084eadaa2da20-volunteer

 

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Help me direct traffic at the Angel Run

Posted on December 1, 2015 | Comments Off on Help me direct traffic at the Angel Run

Angel Run keepsake

Don’t miss all the Angel Run fun December 6  –  volunteer to help me direct traffic from 1-2:30 PM Sunday at MHS.

Sign up online by clicking here.

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Volunteer at Angel Run

Posted on November 13, 2015 | Comments Off on Volunteer at Angel Run

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VOLUNTEER

The Medfield Foundation’s Angel Run has lots of opportunities for volunteers on the day of the race – at MHS at 2 PM on Sunday December 6.  Neat and easy sign up – click here to see volunteer opportunities

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RUN

The online registration has closed, but everyone can still register at the race on the day of the race.  Medfield’s premier family friendly fun event!

 

BUY

This year for $7.50 you can buy the keepsake ornament.  Look for the keepsake ornament at the race itself, and at Park Street Books –

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Angel Run – signing up & volunteering

Posted on October 29, 2015 | Comments Off on Angel Run – signing up & volunteering

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Medfield Foundation Angel Run is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! The race will take place on Sunday, December 6th at 2PM. If you register by October 31st you will save $5 (early registration is $25 and race day registration is $30) AND you will receive the always popular Angel Run T-Shirt.  This year 10th anniversary keepsakes can also be purchased through online registration (they will be available at Park St. Books after on-line registration closes 10/31).  You can register at http://MedfieldFoundation.org.

 

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us make this year another big success.  We would appreciate it if you would review the volunteer opportunities available on the link below and sign up to help us make it happen.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904084EADAA2DA20-volunteer

 

Please note my fellow committee chairs will also be sending similar emails out.  It is possible you will receive more than one email requesting your assistance.  Please excuse the inconvenience.  It would also be great if you could share this email with your network to help recruit both participants and volunteers. The Angel Run is all about helping Medfield residents in need and the Medfield Foundation motto is “Building Community” and we can’t do that without you.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Evan

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Angel Run – register by Saturday

Posted on October 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Angel Run – register by Saturday

 

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Register by Saturday at midnight for the MFi Angel Run

 

There is not much time left to register for the MFi Angel Run. This year’s race on Sunday, December 6th will be the 10th running of the much loved family run/walk through the winding 5k route around South, Elm and Philip streets and surrounding neighborhoods. Registration is exclusively online at the Medfield Foundation’s website, medfieldfoundation.org. Register by the October 31st midnight deadline for early bird pricing and the ever-popular commemorative t-shirt. New this year is an opportunity to purchase a 10th anniversary keepsake when you register.

 

“We are pleased to introduce bib chip timing for the race in 2015. The timing chips which are embedded into the runners’ bibs will give participants highly accurate finish times and alleviate some of the finish line congestion, ” said Rose Colleran, event co-chair.

 

As always the MFi Angel Run is a family friendly community event and participants of all paces are welcome including strollers and dog walkers. Local businesses have been quick to sign on with sponsorship and in kind donations.

 

“It really is an opportunity to ‘Give Where You Live’ here in Medfield,” said Evan Weisenfeld, Medfield Foundation president echoing the organization’s mission statement of Building A Stronger Medfield. All proceeds from the MFi Angel Run are used to help Medfield residents in need.

 

After October 31st registration for the Sunday, December 6th 2pm run/walk will only be available on race day with no option for a t-shirt purchase. Visit the Medfield Foundation website at medfieldfoundation.org to be part of the tradition.

Angel Run chairs

Angel Run chairs

 

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Angel Run registration closes Halloween

Posted on October 17, 2015 | Comments Off on Angel Run registration closes Halloween

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Dear Friends of the MFi Angel Run,

The frost isn’t on the pumpkin yet but the wings are on the angel!

Time is flying so register now for early bird pricing and the famous Angel Run t-shirt for the 2015 MFi Angel Run.

Regstration is exclusively online at http://www.medfieldfoundation.org through Oct. 31st. After that date, you can only register on race day and t-shirts will not be available. Don’t miss out! Do your first good deed of the coming holiday season by signing up today. Proceeds from the MFi Angel Run stay right here in our community to help Medfield residents in need.

 

Angel Run keepsake

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Angel Run you can purchase during registration a special Angel Run keepsake.
“Give Where You Live” and sign up at medfieldfoundation.org.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @MedfieldFndn for updates on the run/walk, training tips and more opportunities to be involved in this great community event. This year features bib chip timing and as always, all paces, including strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.

Join us on Sunday, December 6th at 2pm with bells on!

With appreciation,

Your MFi Angel Run Team

 

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