Indianapolis Foundation Welcomes Senior Director of Communications Shari Finnell
The Indianapolis Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Shari Finnell as Senior Director of Communications, effective July 15. In her role as Senior Director of Communications, Shari Finnell will lead, develop, and implement strategic communications and community engagement plans for the Indianapolis Foundation. “Shari’s career background in journalism, media relations and strategic communications […]Read More.
Introducing Michael Twyman, Ph.D., Chief Equity and Innovation Officer
The Indianapolis Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Twyman, Ph.D. as Chief Equity and Innovation Officer effective July 15. As Chief Equity and Innovation Officer, Dr. Twyman will lead the Foundation’s recently announced Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity (CREEO), an initiative that will amplify the Foundation’s historic commitment to address […]Read More.
A Call for Collaboration – One-Year Update From CICF CEO Jennifer Bartenbach
July 1, 2024 A Call for Collaboration I share this letter as I reflect on the past year, my first as CEO of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). As leader of a philanthropic organization that stewards more than $500 million in charitable assets and is part of a philanthropic collaborative with over $1 billion in […]Read More.
Unlocking the Hidden Value of Complex Asset Donations
By Clark Collier, Director of Giving Strategies, Central Indiana Community Foundation Here’s the good news: your organization has received a generous contribution estimated at over $500,000. The bad news: It is entirely in the form of baseball cards. What do you do? As a not-for-profit, your strengths are typically in human services, public advocacy, volunteer […]Read More.