From disaster and ashes come generosity and the collective power of the club industry to support Oakland Hills Coun- try Club (OHCC) employees affected by February’s devastating fire that destroyed their historic clubhouse. ClubsHelp, a 501(c)3 foundation, in cooperation with the National Club Association (NCA)
Indian Hills in Bowling Green, Ky., is a ClubCorp Network property that dates to 1956, when it opened with nine holes and a “dancing house,” which is what members called the clubhouse. Course architect William Langford added nine more holes to the facility in the
ClubsHelp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps clubs to fundraise to support deserving local charities, was started in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and got off the ground due in large part to the support of two World Golf Hall of Fame
A national initiative to help raise money for deserving local charities, ClubsHelp, fosters the connections of industry organizations, bringing together golf course owners, club managers, golf course architects and golf professionals to form a powerful network. ClubsHelp has earned the support of legends Jack Nicklaus and Ernie Els as
Part Five in a Series on Club Philanthropy The series on Club Philanthropy has addressed a number of different types of methods in which clubs have established foundations for numerous charitable purposes. These range from art and library foundations to preservation foundations to foundations established
Planned giving in the private club environment has historically not been a major source of revenue for clubs. This is beginning to change as a club realizes that some of its members pass away leaving large estates. The club does not receive a bequest even
Sometimes a private club has a very public focus on its community. The Union League Club of Chicago (ULCC) is involved in extensive foundation activities dedicated to supporting the community and the arts, sponsoring three separate foundations devoted to charitable activities. INSIDE THE UNION LEAGUE
Philanthropy in the United States, which exists in many forms, has seen substantial growth since the 1980s. Guidestar lists more than one million foundations on its website. Even with the recession, Americans continue to contribute in record numbers to charitable organizations. Baby Boomers contribute a bigger share of