Tag: Napa County

We haven’t done this since 2003 (our new study on how Napa’s charitable sector has changed)

Posted on: Jul 16, 2026

Every so often, Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) takes a careful look at the local nonprofit sector. The questions we ask are straightforward: What has changed? How is funding shifting? And where can the Foundation’s attention and resources make the greatest difference? We published the last comprehensive study of this kind in 2003 — two decades ago. Now,…

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook — Event Recap

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Last week, we gathered with an engaged crowd of more than 130 of our friends and neighbors at the Yountville Community Center for Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook. First, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University for an engaging and insightful presentation.…

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Navigating Napa’s Future: Insights from Our Town Hall on the General Plan

Posted on: Feb 26, 2025

How will Napa County grow and evolve over the next decade? That was the central question at our recent Town Hall Event, where urban planning expert John Rahaim shared insights on the challenges and requirements of updating our General Plan. Our CEO Terence Mulligan opened the event by reinforcing our mission to address the most…

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A Blueprint for Community Aspirations: the California General Plan Process

Posted on: Jan 7, 2025

You may have heard that Napa County’s General Plan process is ramping up in 2025—but what exactly is a General Plan? Often called a community’s “blueprint for the future,” a General Plan sets long-term goals and priorities for housing, transportation, land use, sustainability, open spaces, and more. Under California law, cities and counties are required…

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