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title: September Insider Newsletter
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In this issue: A Rare Look Inside the Randall Preserve, OCBJ Leader Board Spotlight, an Invitation to our Annual Meeting and more! ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

| View in browser SEPTEMBER 2026 A Rare Look Inside the Randall Preserve   Step inside one of Orange County’s most significant coastal preservation efforts in advance of its public opening. You’re Invited to join fellow community leaders, environmental advocates, and philanthropists for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the nearly 400-acre Frank and Joan Randall Preserve, a remarkable landscape of rare coastal habitats, diverse wildlife, and more than 3,000 years of Indigenous history. Tour the Preserve in comfortable, air-conditioned vans alongside leaders from the Coastal Corridor Alliance, with stops along the way to learn about plans to restore the land, protect critical habitat, and connect the coastal corridor to neighboring parks and trails. Following the tour, enjoy lunch and conversation with leaders from the Newport Bay Conservancy and Coastal Quest about the projects shaping the future of Orange County’s coast. WHEN Friday, September 25, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm WHERE Site Visit starts at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Guests will be transported to the Randall Preserve.   2301 University Dr  Newport Beach, CA 92660 Space is limited for this exclusive experience. Register now to secure your seat. REGISTER NOW Give Before You Sell: How Business Owners Can Maximize Philanthropy   For business owners, when you give can be just as important as how you give. In this week's Orange County Business Journal Leader Board, OCCF Board Chair and Partner with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, John Williams, shares the story of OCCF donor Greg Palmer, who discovered while working in private equity that equity in a business can be among the most tax-efficient assets to give, but only if the gift is made before a sale. Greg later leveraged that insight when planning his own business exit, turning a smart philanthropic strategy into meaningful financial benefits. Learn how thoughtful timing can make a difference in the full Leader Board below. READ MORE Women’s Health Drives Community Health   Women’s health is about more than individual care. It shapes the health and well-being of families, workplaces, and communities. The fifth episode of “The Power of Community,” produced by OCCF in collaboration with OC World, explores what it takes to support women through every stage of life. From innovative approaches to healthcare and integrative wellness to maternal health and community-based support, the episode highlights the organizations and partnerships working to make quality care accessible and responsive to women’s needs. Featuring perspectives from leaders across UCI Health, Hoag, Breastfeed LA, and MOMS Orange County, “Women’s Health Drives Community Health” looks at the ways investing in women’s health can create healthier families, stronger communities, and a healthier Orange County. Watch the premiere Monday, September 28, at 5:00 p.m. on KLCS/PBS. STREAM LIVE ON SEPTEMBER 28 JOIN US FOR OUR 2026 ANNUAL MEETING! Building Bridges: Momentum for Good   Join us on November 19 for an inspiring celebration that provides an inside look at the transformative power of philanthropy to build bridges and create momentum for good in Orange County and beyond.   Gather with Orange County’s philanthropic, business, and community leaders for a compelling program featuring a keynote address by Matt Parlow, President of Chapman University, with special remarks from the esteemed Dr. Jerry Hunter. We will also honor significant milestones in OC giving and enjoy an uplifting performance by the Arts & Learning Conservatory Choir. Together, we will commemorate the incredible progress we’ve achieved and explore the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.   REGISTER NOW LEARN MORE LEARN MORE MARK YOUR CALENDAR Igniting Potential On September 16, 31 Orange County organizations will come together to raise $550,000 to ensure all children have equitable access to resources that elevate their academic and social/emotional success.  LEARN MORE > Orange County Community Foundation 19200 Von Karman Ave., Suite 700 Irvine, CA, 92612, United States, (949) 553-4202   Unsubscribe  \|  Manage Preferences |
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