Golden is awesome.
Letβs keep it awesome.
We support various programs by distributing grants that keep our community the best.
Charitable Registration No.: 881234116RR0001
Our Mission
To foster a culture of reciprocity and collaboration β creating a space for donors to tackle community issues and form lasting bonds with organizations addressing them β ensuring a depth of impact that resonates through generations.
Our vision
A thriving engaged community, leaving a lasting legacy.
Board of Directors
Board members govern the ongoing work of the Foundation, and participate in various committees, including marketing, fund development, finance, granting, and human resources.
Nola Milum, Chair
Jessie Jones, Vice-Chair
Ryan Pinkney, Treasurer
Amy Fegyverneki, Director
Wes Routley, Secretary
Kisa Glasier, Director
Staff
Rachel Gamble, Executive Director
Get involved β Join Us
If you have skills, time and energy to contribute, and you believe in the concept of community foundations, we invite you to put your name forward to join our Board of Directors. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Gamble, Executive Director at admin@goldencommunityfoundation
Our Values
Transparent: Demonstrating honesty and integrity in all actions and communications to foster trust within the community.
Community: Prioritizing the needs and well-being of the community.
Accountable: Being available and approachable while taking responsibility for actions and commitments to ensure expectations are met.
Curiosity: Embracing exploration and seeking innovative solutions to better the community.
Stewardship: Demonstrating a willingness to give and acting as responsible guardians of the communities assets, honouring donor requests.
Our Reconciliation Journey
We are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional unceded territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc peoples which is also the chosen home to the MeΜtis Nation Columbia River Society.
We respectfully acknowledge the culture and history that connects these Nations with this land; and their wisdom, sacrifices, and stewardship of the past, the present, and the future.
Community Foundations of Canada
Community Foundations of Canada is the national leadership organization for Canadaβs local community foundations. Together with community foundations across the country, it is helping drive local solutions for national change.
Golden is a proud partner of Community Foundations of Canada, collectively this network of over 191 foundations continues to be one of the largest contributors to Canadian charities and nonprofits.
“Being a part of this board of directors has been a great way to satisfy my need for community service. Cooperating with a team to sustain a community is part of my DNA and I sleep better knowing that this work will have a permanent positive impact.”