From the Collaborative

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.

Supreme Court’s Decision to End Affirmative Action

June 30, 2023 President of The Indianapolis Foundation speaks out on Supreme Court’s decision to end Affirmative Action.Read More.

Anti-racism: The unspoken word every organization should be talking about

June 20, 2023 While diversity, equity, and inclusion have become commonplace in companies’ town halls and “About Us” sections, there’s still a word that many are shying away from—anti-racism.Read More.

4 Ways to Celebrate National Volunteer Month

April 24, 2023 Women’s Fund and Central Indiana Community Foundation Staff Joined Together to Help Indiana Diaper Bank National volunteer month began in 1974 to encourage more people to volunteer within their communities and to honor those who volunteer regularly. Many small not-for-profits depend heavily on volunteers giving their time. Volunteering is an easy way to bring some […]Read More.

Staff Spotlight: Mikaili Azziz

March 14, 2023 Meet Mikaili Azziz. She is the new marketing & communications associate at CICF. In this role, Mikaili provides a mix of marketing functions and brings thought leadership, strategy and execution to best tell the stories of the organization, with a focus on Hamilton County Community Foundation and the communities it serves.Read More.

Collaboration Hub Quickly Becoming a “Hub” for Local Artists

March 14, 2023 Thirty miles north of Indianapolis just to the east of U.S. 31 on 276th Street in western Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, stand the remains of Roberts Settlement, an African-American pioneer farm settlement. It was founded in 1835 by free Blacks of mixed racial heritage who migrated mostly from North Carolina and Virginia to escape deteriorating racial conditions in the South.Read More.