NAF Gives is a community-focused charitable foundation that pools donations into a variety of endowed funds and redistributes the resulting investment income to support local priorities. Among the funds it administers is the Slave Lake Hospital Auxiliary Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to honouring the legacy of the local hospital auxiliary by providing financial support for health-related and community initiatives.
Role of NAF Gives in the funding ecosystem
As a grantmaking foundation, NAF Gives connects donors with community needs by creating named funds that target specific causes or geographic areas. The foundation then allocates annual proceeds from these endowments as grants, scholarships, or other financial awards to eligible organizations and, in some cases, to individual recipients. Its activities typically focus on sectors such as health care, community development, and other charitable fields defined by donors.
Supported audiences and typical funding
Through funds like the Slave Lake Hospital Auxiliary Memorial Fund, NAF Gives can support hospitals, health-related programs, community services, and educational opportunities linked to health and wellness. Depending on each fund’s purpose, support may take the form of project-based grants to organizations, memorial awards, or bursaries to students pursuing studies in relevant fields.
Governance and donor partnership
NAF Gives operates under charitable and fiduciary standards, managing contributions on behalf of donors and ensuring that distributions follow the terms set out for each fund. Donors may establish new named funds or contribute to existing ones, while the foundation oversees investment, compliance and the selection of beneficiaries according to published guidelines or fund-specific criteria.