Sometimes clients and other donors share interests in similar causes and desire to pool their donations together for gifting. As the product name suggests, a Community Fund is focused around a community that donors desire to fund with various types of charitable support. Community Funds allow these donors to pool their donations together, select who will oversee the gifting of those funds, and then disburse funds to various social impact organizations.  Key characteristics and purposes of Community Funds: 1. Local Focus: Community Funds primarily serve a defined geographic region. They are deeply rooted in and committed to addressing the unique needs and challenges of their local communities. 2. Community Engagement: Community Funds actively engage with local residents, organizations, and stakeholders to identify and address community needs and priorities. They often conduct surveys, hold meetings, and collaborate with other nonprofits to ensure their grantmaking aligns with community aspirations. 3. Grantmaking: Community Funds provide grants to a wide range of local nonprofits, projects, and initiatives that address social, cultural, educational, environmental, and other community-based issues. They may have specific grant programs or be open to a broad spectrum of causes. 4. Capacity Building: Community Funds may support capacity-building efforts among local nonprofits, helping them become more effective and sustainable in addressing community needs.