Giving and Growing

Giving and Growing

“Opening the fund was one of the easiest things I’ve ever done. The Foundation did all of the work.” – Richard Currence, The Arabella Fund

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Legacy and Longevity

Legacy and Longevity

“The fact that YA/YA has an endowment at the Greater New Orleans Foundation really does speak to the integrity of our organization, our dedication to our mission, our long-term vision. It is a partnership that is very important to us.” – Baty Landis, YA/YA Endowment Fund

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Streamlined and Simple

Streamlined and Simple

“We heard about the Greater New Orleans Foundation and all the wonderful things that were being done in the community. We did a little bit of research and chose to open the Krewe of Muses Foundation.” – Staci Rosenberg, Krewe of Muses Fund

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Trust and Expertise

Trust and Expertise

“It’s always good to know that you had a hand in starting something that will live for generations to come.” – Willie Marque, The Westbank Scholarship Fund

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Building a Fund

Building a Fund

“The reason we wanted a donor advised fund is because we really wanted to get to some of those grassroots organizations that didn’t have funds. We wanted to reach people who were working in the trenches who are really touching lives.” – Dr. Stella Jones, The Jones Family Fund Society

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The Value of Giving

The Value of Giving

“I grew up with the idea that there was a real value to giving.” – Jane Gage, Partner in Philanthropy

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Giving Back

Giving Back

“If we don’t give back, what’s going to happen? It’s our responsibility and it’s a joyous one.” – Janet Daley Duval, 1923 Legacy Society

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Donors

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving the 13-parish region of metropolitan New Orleans.

WE DO OUR WORK BY:

Designing and leading
initiatives to improve the region.

Connecting donors to
community needs.

Identifying and supporting
great nonprofit organizations.

Strengthening civil society.

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The Greater New Orleans Foundation is your partner in giving. We offer customized services that can help you plan the gift that is best for you — whether you want to open a fund, leave a legacy, or just give back to your community. As our partner, you receive personalized services and simplicity in giving, as well as significant tax advantages. We provide the expertise to help donors like you achieve your charitable goals.

Reasons to Give

Explore these eight reasons to partner with the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

Fund Types

Learn about a variety of fund options to help you meet your philanthropic goals.

Ways to Give

Offering a wide range of gifting options & vehicles that you can use to establish or add to a named charitable fund.

1923 Legacy Society

Learn about the 1923 Legacy Society, which honors those who have made a planned gift to the Foundation.

Planned Giving

Provides an online wills planner, bequest information, gift annuities, seminars, and more.

Investment Performance

Learn about our assets, contributions, and investment performance.

Donor FAQs

Answering your frequently asked questions about establishing a fund at the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

Donor Resources

Download PDFs of essential information such as a Donor Advised Fund Agreement.

GNOF Development Staff

Alice Parkerson, Vice President of Development, alice@gnof.org
504.598.1291
Josephine Everly, Senior Development Officer, josephine@gnof.org
504.598.4663 x31
Lauren Cecil, Development Associate, lauren@gnof.org
504.598.4663 x19
Amy Chandler, Development Assistant, amy@gnof.org
504.598.4663 x12

 

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