Meet Shawn Morehead
July 28, 2026
Shawn Morehead joined the Charitable Foundation in July as president and CEO. She spoke with the Foundation’s Lois Shea about the unique role of community foundations in this moment, about a lifetime of working to expand opportunity, about her strong ties to New Hampshire, about the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry — and more.
For advisors: Informing your work with charitable clients
July 21, 2026
Three things to keep in mind when assisting charitable clients with planning opportunities from donor-advised funds and qualified charitable distributions to charitable trusts and gifts of complex assets.
For advisors: Retirement plans and charitable giving
July 21, 2026
Qualified Charitable Distributions continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and effective charitable planning tools for people over age 70-½.
$3.4 million in grants to strengthen opioid use disorder recovery, treatment, overdose prevention and family support services across New Hampshire
July 2, 2026
24 organizations awarded funding through Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program.
Onward in strength
June 30, 2026
Centro Latino de New Hampshire builds belonging in the Granite State.
Onward: 2025 Charitable Foundation Annual Report
June 26, 2026
Onward with hope, with purpose, with determination. In partnership, in strength, in gratitude. Toward justice, toward love, toward a brighter day.
Onward: 2026 annual meeting
June 23, 2026
Thank you for joining us as we came together to learn from nonprofits, to celebrate and thank Dick Ober and to welcome Shawn Morehead.
NH Gives raises $3.76 million for nearly 700 nonprofits across New Hampshire
June 15, 2026
More than 15,000 people donated to local nonprofits during the state’s largest single day of giving.
Celebrating Pride across the Granite State
May 19, 2026
New Hampshire communities are hosting events to uplift community, inclusion, and joy during LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Assistant Safety Commissioner Steven Lavoie receives 2026 Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship
May 18, 2026
The fellowship was established in memory of the late New Hampshire House Majority Leader Caroline Gross and the late Concord Mayor Martin Gross to honor dedication to public service. Lavoie will attend an intensive, three-week program with public servants from around the world.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announces new president and CEO
April 29, 2026
Shawn V. Morehead selected to succeed Richard Ober after nationwide search.