Stories of Change

Envisioning Equity: Ten Lessons Learned

June 19, 2019 As CICF began to better to understand the profound achievement and opportunity gap holding people back in our community, we knew it was time to change. We didn’t know exactly what to do or how to do it, but something had to be done. We had to take a hard look at ourselves; listen, learn and be willing to make mistakes along the way.Read More.

Freedom Should be Free

June 17, 2019 At any given time, the Marion County Jail incarcerates about 2,400 people, 84% of whom are held pretrial, Robin Steinberg, executive director of The Bail Project, told Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) Angel Investors on June 6. The Bail Project is working to combat mass incarceration nationally and locally by paying bail and offering wraparound services for individuals who otherwise could not afford bail.Read More.

Help Your Clients with a Values-Based Approach to Philanthropy

June 13, 2019 CICF's philanthropic advising services are one key feature that sets our donor-advised funds apart. The CICF Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) got to experience first-hand the kinds of exercises we take individuals and families through in order to become strategic and intentional philanthropists.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation and Youth Advisory Council Award $92,500

May 28, 2019 Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors announced the allocation of $92,500 to 12 not-for-profit organizations serving Hamilton County. A portion of the total awarded ($15,000) was allocated to organizations selected by the LINK Youth Advisory Council.Read More.

Recent Changes in Our Grant Making for Marion County

May 28, 2019 CICF announced a new mission in 2018 and recently launched its strategic plan for Marion County. We understand some of our grantees and partners may have questions as a result. CICF’s community leadership team recorded a presentation to answer some of our most frequently asked questions about Marion County grants.Read More.

Major Announcements at Power of Women’s Fund Philanthropy

May 28, 2019 Wow! Were you with us earlier this month for Power of Women's Fund Philanthropy, presented by Glick Philanthropies? We were excited to celebrate more than twenty years of grant making, announce a $750,000 mental health grant, share a unique partnership with the grant-making Motor Speedway and hear from Brooke Shields, a conversation sponsored by Cindy Simon Skjodt.Read More.