From the Collaborative

Black History Month Staff Spotlights

February 8, 2024 For Black History Month, CICF and its philanthropic collaborative partners are highlighting Black staff members who support communities and not-for-profit organizations throughout Central Indiana.Read More.

Central Indiana Community Foundation Expands Leadership Team

September 14, 2023 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced today that Jeff Bennett has been named the chief innovation officer for the organization. He will lead and drive innovative strategies within the CICF philanthropic collaborative.Read More.

A Letter to Partners and Friends

August 21, 2023 Message to our community from Lorenzo Esters, the new president of The Indianapolis Foundation.Read More.

Hamilton County Executive Directors Convene at Collaboration Hub for Training

July 24, 2023 Executive directors across Hamilton County gathered at Hamilton County Community Foundation’s Collaboration Hub on July 11 for an exclusive training session. The workshop, themed “Organizational Budgeting,” was facilitated by Linda Diakite Karessy, founder of Insight Financial Group. Read More.

Introducing New Leadership—Jennifer Bartenbach

July 20, 2023 This summer, Jennifer Bartenbach moved from her previous position of CFO and COO into the new CEO of CICF. Here is a brief introduction to what inspires her and her plan for the future.Read More.

Introducing New Leadership—Lorenzo Esters

July 19, 2023 This summer, Lorenzo Esters joined the philanthropic collaborative as the new president of The Indianapolis Foundation. Here is a brief introduction to what inspires him and his plan for the future.Read More.