This month, the inaugural meeting for One Cu
mberland’s Board of Directors was held, officially launching Cumberland’s first community nonprofit organization. One Cumberland, founded by the Cumberland CID, will help bolster the work of the Cumberland CID by enhancing and broadening its reach, funding, and impact. (Read the full story here.)
In anticipation of the work they will do through targeted grants and charitable giving, One Cumberland has also launched the One Cumberland Fund through Cobb Community Foundation (CCF). After working diligently for months completing steps to get their new nonprofit started, the leadership at the Cumberland CID was pleased to learn that a Field of Interest Fund at CCF was a turnkey solution. From the convenient and fast opening of the account to the administrative services around acknowledging and tracking donations for easy IRS reporting, this new undertaking was uncomplicated. They were also influenced by CCF’s track record of working with many organizations that have a shared priority around a thriving Cobb County.
“We are proud and excited to partner with Cobb Community Foundation,” said Kim Menefee, executive 
director of the Cumberland CID. “Cobb Community Foundation has a rich history of community involvement by having a substantial, positive impact on Cobb County. Their reputation will bring added credibility to One Cumberland, and they will serve as a valuable resource for our organization. I would encourage anyone in Cobb to reach out to them to learn about this wonderful organization.”
One Cumberland’s mission is to protect and conserve the national resources of Cumberland and establish the district as a vibrant, diverse community through the enrichment of cultural amenities, quality of life, improved access, and environmental stewardship.
Today Cumberland is a thriving community made up of more than 3,300 businesses that support 84,000 employees, 30,000 residents and thousands of visitors each year who enjoy the many assets found in Cumberland. Whether it is bringing together the right stakeholders to fund a park project or engaging diverse neighborhoods to activate creative art amenities, One Cumberland will be the connection that will unite the community as it continues to grow and flourish, and the One Cumberland Fund will help fuel these projects.
You can support the work of One Cumberland by making a donation here.
