Six Central Indiana Professionals Are Tapped for Mosaic Fellowships
The mosaic Program aims to make not-for-profit boards more equitable The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, and Leadership Indianapolis have announced recipients of the Mosaic Fellowship.  The Mosaic Fellowship is an evolution of The Indianapolis Foundation Fellowship, launched in 2016 in honor of the foundation’s centennial. Mosaic is designed to increase diversity on Indianapolis boards of directors so […]Read More.
The Truth About Board Diversity
On Nov. 10, 2021, The Indianapolis Foundation and Leadership Indianapolis hosted the first Mosaic Fellowship community convening, “The Truth About Board Diversity” with Dr. Una Osili of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.Read More.
Q&A with Kayla Knox
Kayla is the new opportunity, equity, and inclusion officer. In this role, Kayla helps to ensure equitable practices are part of CICF's culture and daily practice, as well as assisting in the development of a new digital platform dedicated to supporting individuals' and organizations' journey toward anti-racism.Read More.
The Curb-Cut Effect: a Benefit for Us All
The Curb-Cut Effect is a brilliant illustration of how a benefit bestowed on a small group of people has the power to spread opportunity up and outward to the larger population. Initially created to improve accessibility to people using wheelchairs, the curb cut unintentionally improved accessibility to all. Tashi Copeland, communications manager, explores the history of the curb cut and how the lessons learned from its wide adoption can be applied to other acts of equity.Read More.
Q&A with Dionne Griffiths
Dionne is the new grants officer at CICF. In this role she serves as liaison between not-for-profit organizations, the community and CICF leadership with a particular focus on the organization's responsive grantmaking efforts. She manages a diverse portfolio, advises on grantmaking processes and provides guidance to organizations applying for grants.Read More.
Our road forward
As we continue to navigate through this global pandemic, it is important to keep in mind that not all residents of Central Indiana will have an equitable return to normalcy once COVID is behind us. While many will begin that daily commute to the office, others will wake up still searching for employment, a safe place to live, or their next warm meal. As we begin to embrace family and friends once more, some will mourn the loss of a loved one. A return to normalcy will be difficult—if not im…Read More.
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