Our mission is powerfully simple. Growing Community Growing Philanthropy.

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Collaboration in action! Kern Community Foundation met with the Annual CHP Golf Tournament team this week. Proud to support community initiatives through partnership. Excited for a great event! ⛳️ #FiscalSponsor #KernFoundation #CHP #Kern
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Today, the Kern Community Foundation team toured Nestlé USA's facility and saw their commitment to innovation and community. We're thankful for Nestlé’s generous $50K investment in Kern County, helping strengthen local nonprofits. 🙌 #KernCounty #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Last call to donate! Go to givebigkern.org and find a cause you support. #givebigkern #nonprofit #GBK #nonprofit #kern #givingtuesday
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🚨 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
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🚨 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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