One Valley Community Foundation Facilitates $1.15 Million Gift for Local Nonprofit in Partnership with Local Fundholders Michael and Andrea Manship
This transformative grant will support Help Center, Inc.'s "Answering the Call" Campaign
Gallatin County, MT - One Valley Community Foundation has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to connecting people who care to causes that matter to ensure all can thrive in Gallatin County. Through a strategic partnership with One Valley donor-advised fund holders Michael and Andrea Manship, the Foundation recently facilitated a $1.15 million gift to the local nonprofit Help Center, Inc.
"One Valley Community Foundation has been instrumental in helping shape our giving in Gallatin County. The staff, particularly their President and CEO Bridget Wilkinson, has pointed us in the right direction to groups and projects that align with our priorities and values – and which we weren't always aware of. The foundation has also served as a thought partner in helping us discern the best use of our charitable dollars locally," said Andrea Manship.
The Manships are long-time supporters and donor-advised fundholders at One Valley Community Foundation. When Wilkinson learned about Help Center, Inc.'s campaign to address their insufficient facilities and sustain their expanding programs, given their shared values, the Manship family appeared to be the ideal advocates for the organization. Thus began a partnership that would benefit Help Center, Inc. and the communities they serve. In addition to their matching gift to bolster the campaign, the Manship family made strategic investments to support capacity building that would prepare Help Center Inc. for its campaign and strengthen the organization for years to come.
This transformative contribution, facilitated by One Valley Community Foundation, highlights the power of strategic philanthropy and showcases One Valley's dedication to connecting people who care to the causes that matter most to them in their community.
"At One Valley, we are a conduit of resources, not a container. This gift is an example of how we can play a vital role as a philanthropic advisor to help connect donors to tangible needs that align with their values to make a greater impact with their giving at all levels," said Wilkinson. "We've been grateful for the opportunity to partner with fund holders like the Manship family, who care deeply about Gallatin County. One Valley Community Foundation remains committed to fostering collaborations that create lasting change in Gallatin County."
Help Center, Inc. is a Bozeman-based nonprofit organization serving Southwest Montana that provides crisis counseling, advocacy, information, outreach, and support to clientele in a safe, confidential environment. This 52-year-old organization, located in one of the nation's fastest- growing communities, has felt the unprecedented demand for its services. This need is close to the hearts of the Manship family and challenging to meet in their current facilities.
After months of preparation and work with a consultant funded by the Manship family, Help Center, Inc. announced their 'Answering the Call Campaign' last month. This campaign aims to fund the purchase of an existing mental health campus to be utilized to help meet critical mental health-related community needs and a space for all of their programs to thrive. This announcement was amplified by a generous $500,000 match grant by Michael and Andrea Manship through their fund at One Valley Community Foundation.
Mandy St. Aubyn, Help Center Inc.'s Development and Communications Coordinator, said, "We are extremely grateful to One Valley Community Foundation for connecting us with Andrea and Michael. One Valley's advocacy and work on behalf of nonprofits in Gallatin County are invaluable. They embody their mission by bringing together people and causes to benefit our whole community. Andrea and Michael's strong support of our campaign and mission has been inspirational. We look forward to a long partnership with the Manship family and One Valley Community Foundation."
To learn more about Answering the Call: The Campaign for Help Center, Inc., please visit bozemanhelpcenter.org/campaign
About One Valley Community Foundation
One Valley Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Southwest Montana that connects people who care to the issues that matter most to them in order to address the priorities and concerns of Gallatin County. One Valley does this by matching donors with causes they believe in, focusing financial resources to facilitate change, offering tools and opportunities to support other nonprofits, and acting as a community facilitator. One Valley hosts multiple community-wide initiatives, including Give Big Gallatin Valley, a 24-hour giving day that has raised over $14.3 million for local nonprofits, and the Gallatin County Regional Housing Coalition, a convening of diverse partners working to address local housing challenges. For more information, visit www.onevalley.org.
