Stories of Change

We, Too, are Philanthropy

February 18, 2021 From Tashi Copeland—The lack of opportunity, equity and inclusion in corporate America has been a hot-topic this year. However, not-for-profit entities cannot be excluded from this conversation. Multiple studies show that this industry still is predominantly White, especially in terms of leadership roles and boards. Not-for-profit leaders need to raise their awareness of the barriers facing aspiring leaders of color, build their capacity to address these barriers—and ultimately dismantle …Read More.

Q&A with Noah Sandel

February 18, 2021 Meet Noah Sandel. Noah is the new strategic communications associate at Hamilton County Community Foundation. In this newly created role, they will develop external brand messaging, drive editorial story planning, and engage in campaign communication strategies.Read More.

Take action to keep The Bail Project in Indiana

January 28, 2021 from Brian Payne, Tom Kilian and Jennifer Pope Baker In April 2019, CICF and its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation, and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana made a public commitment to dismantle systemic racism in Central Indiana. Our shared goal is to interrupt racism in our public and private systems, our […]Read More.

Central Indiana Community Foundation Announces Recipients of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

January 25, 2021 Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation, are pleased to announce that 13 applicants from both Marion and Hamilton counties have been awarded the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Recipients will receive up to four years of full tuition to attend any accredited public or private not-for-profit college or university in Indiana. Read More.

Q&A with Leslie Bowles

January 22, 2021 Meet Leslie Bowles. Bowles is the new Senior Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement at Women’s Fund Central Indiana. In this newly created role, she will provide strategy, direction, and oversight for all aspects of Women’s Fund’s fundraising, cultivation and stewardship.  Read More.

2020: Our Road to Equity—a Year in Review

December 22, 2020 2020 was a year filled with unique challenges, some that were incredibly unexpected and others that were previously ignored by too many for too long. Within these challenges is profound tragedy and loss. There also lies an incredible opportunity to collectively learn how we as a community—and as a foundation—can do better. This year has proven that our commitment to equity and reconciliation is in direct alignment with what is needed to make our community in Central Indiana a place where …Read More.