Kern Community Foundation

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Our team will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26. #memorialday #kerncounty #community #holiday #closure

Join us in welcoming Amy Travis as the new President & CEO of #KCF! Amy steps into the role on June 8, 2026, bringing a strong background in community leadership and philanthropy in Kern County. To learn more about Amy, visit kernfoundation.org. #CommunityFoundation

Join us for the May workshop "AI Tools For Nonprofit Success" on May 22, 8-10 AM at KCSOS City Centre. Jim Damian will share best practices for using AI in nonprofits. Register: kernfoundation.org/kan. #KAN #Nonprofit #Workshop #Kern #Community

Join us for the 4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Awards on June 3, 2026, from 11 AM–1 PM at The Woman’s Club of Bakersfield! 🎉 Congrats to our 2026 honorees! 🎖️ Tickets & sponsorships available: kernfoundation.org/kan #KAN #KernAllianceofNonprofits #LeadershipAwards #Kern

Kern County GIVES BIG! 🎉 Our community raised over $1.4M for 129 nonprofits with 3,061 volunteer hours pledged. Thank you to everyone who supported our local nonprofits! 🙌 #GiveBigKern #GBK #Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #Kern

Last call to donate! Go to givebigkern.org and find a cause you support. #givebigkern #nonprofit #GBK #nonprofit #kern #givingtuesday

🚨 Rush Hour Prize Alert! 🚨 From 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the nonprofit with the most unique online donations wins! Now's the time to share your Give Big Kern profile and rally your supporters! 💪💖 #GiveBigKern #GBK #GivingTuesday #Nonprofit

🚨 The Lunchtime Rush Prize is live for #GiveBigKern! 🎉 From 12:30-1:30 PM, the nonprofit with the most unique online donations wins! Share your GBK profile link & motivate your supporters to donate now! 💪💖 #GBK #Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #Kern

It's Kern County's Official Day of Giving! Go to givebigkern.org and donate to a cause you support today! #givebigkern #givingday #givingtuesday #GBK #kern

Increase your impact. Donating on Give Big Kern Day, May 5, increases your favorite nonprofit's chances of winning a cash prize. Go to givebigkern.org and donate or pledge volunteer hours to a cause you support. #givebigkern #GBk #nonprofit #givingtuesday #kern

Get ready for #GiveBigKern! 🌟 Start your day at the Liberty Bell from 6-7 AM, then celebrate the impact with us at Temblor Brewing Co. from 5-8 PM. 🎉 Learn more: givebigkern.org/p/events #GBK #WatchParty #Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #Kern

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, Blue Zones Project Bakersfield, for supporting over 140+ local nonprofits. Sponsorships make it possible for nonprofits to participate in Give Big Kern at no cost. #GiveBigKern #GBK #BluezonesProject #nonprofit #kern #community

Join us for the Give Big Kern Watch Party at Temblor Brewing Co. on May 5, 5-8 PM! 🎉 Enjoy DJ Noe G, tasty appetizers, and win awesome giveaways! Nonprofits can snag cash prizes from our sponsors! 💰 #GiveBigKern #GBK2026 #GivingDay #GivingTuesday #Nonprofit

A huge thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Mission Bank! 🙌 Founded in 1998, they're Bakersfield's only locally based business bank supporting #GiveBigKern. Your donations make it all possible! Visit givebigkern.org to contribute. #Nonprofit #GBK #GivingTuesday #GivingDay

Thank you, Greater Bakersfield Chamber, for its support of Kern County's nonprofit sector! Because of our sponsors, nonprofits receive resources, event access, and marketing at no cost. #givebigkern #bakochamber #givingday #nonprofit #kern

Join us on May 5th for the Liberty Bell Kick-Off event! 🎉 Participating orgs have a chance to win a $500 prize for their GBK total. Learn more about prizes: givebigkern.org/p/prizes #GiveBigKern #GivingDay #Prizes #LibertyBell #KickOffEvent #CommunitySupport #Fundraising

145 local nonprofits. So many ways to give! 💖🌟 Whether you're into youth programs, veteran support, or animal welfare, there's a cause for you. Check out givebigkern.org to find one that inspires you! #GiveBigKern #GBK #GivingTuesday #Nonprofit #Kern

Celebrate the joy of giving this Give Big Kern season with a delicious donut from Sugar Twist Bakery! 🍩 Each donut sold supports 140+ local nonprofits. Thank you, Sugar Twist Bakery! Find a cause at givebigkern.org. #GiveBigKern #GivingDay #GivingTuesday #GBK #Nonprofit

Double down for Kern County! Your donation could go twice as far through match opportunities. Visit givebigkern.org/search and click the “Donations Match” button to find participating opportunities. #GiveBigKern #matches #givingtuesday #givingday #nonprofits

Thank you, Eagle Mountain, for supporting Give Big Kern! Your generosity keeps it free for nonprofits and inspires our community to give back. Want to win a prize? Join us at our Watch Party on May 5 at Temblor Brewing, 5 – 8 PM! 🍻 #GiveBigKern #GivingTuesday #EagleMountain