Mary Quilici Aumack, Executive Director When I was 19, I had the great privilege of spending my sophomore year of college in Florence, Italy, with the Gonzaga-in-Florence program. In addition to the ineffable opportunity to be that close to my heritage, we ventured out throughout the year. At Christmastime we had a trip to the …
On a Firm Foundation: Facing Death, He Gave Us Hope Read More »
Marie Galetto, Marketing & Grants Program Manager It has been my privilege to be the Grants Program Manager at the Catholic Community Foundation for a little over a year now. In the past year, I oversaw my first Spring Grant Cycle and met (in-person or virtually via countless emails) many wonderful volunteers and staff to …
By Carolina Scipioni, Endowment and Planned Giving Program Manager In my role at the Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County, I have the privilege of engaging in meaningful conversations with Catholics across the valley who are committed to supporting our Church. When I explain to them how they can include a planned gift for the …
Mary Quilici Aumack, Executive Director The first Christmas without my mom. My mom, Winona Amaya Quilici, went to heaven in October. I prayed for God to welcome her. She had not been fully present for some time, and she enjoyed no great qualify of life. I am joyful that she is without pain and anxiousness. …
Mary Quilici Aumack, Executive Director The root of generosity is gratitude. Catholic philanthropy finds its roots in the Eucharist, and manifests in outreach. The role of the Catholic Community Foundation is to augment that philanthropy through endowments and Donor Advised Funds, focused on providing reliable financial support for effective ministry. At this time of giving …
Giving Thanks for Catholic Philanthropy at Christmastime Read More »
By Marie Galetto, Marketing and Grants Program Manager What role do estate planning attorneys, CPAs and wealth managers play in their clients’ philanthropic strategy? On Monday, July 31, 2017, the Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County brought together a panel of experts to discuss just that. At this year’s Advisor Lunch, the Foundation invited …
Key Takeaways: Connecting Clients with their Philanthropic Interests Read More »
Meet the Foundation Staff! As a new feature in our e-newsletters, we want to introduce you to our hardworking, dedicated staff members! Carolina Scipioni Endowment and Planned Giving Program Manager Carolina is the Foundation’s newest staff member. We are so fortunate that she is here brightening up our office with her upbeat personality and using her …
Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director, Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County Sometimes (okay, often) people ask me this: What exactly is it that you DO at the Foundation? Sometimes I answer with examples of what we DO: Build FOREVER VALUE for Catholic ministry through endowments and donor advised funds; Provide investment and legacy planning services …
Marie Galetto Marketing and Grants Program Manager, The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County Of the three gifts we can give to our parish – time, talent, and treasure – only the gift of treasure will continue to give back after we’ve gone to heaven. After a lifetime of giving time and talent to …
Catholic Community Foundation hosts Planned Giving Seminar Read More »
By The Most Reverend Thomas Daly Bishop of Spokane, Washington and Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director, The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County Note: I wrote this article four years ago with Bishop Daly, when he was the Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of San Jose. I have always felt that the change of …