Stories of Change

CICF Hires Two New Philanthropic Advisors

March 1, 2017 In February, Central Indiana Community Foundation welcomed two new philanthropic advisors: Marissa Nielsen and Heather Woock. In their roles, both Nielsen and Woock will work directly with individuals, families and community organizations to create meaningful charitable giving plans focused on self-identified interests and goals.Read More.

CICF Announces New Board Leadership

February 10, 2017 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Legacy Fund, have announced additions and new leadership for their boards of directors. Changes were approved in December board meetings and are effective immediately.Read More.

Former Lieutenant Governor Among Eight New Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Advisory Board Members

February 8, 2017 Women's Fund of Central Indiana has announced additions to its advisory board effective immediately. For the second year, Melissa Proffitt, managing partner at Ice Miller LLP, will serve as board chair. She is joined by eight new advisory board members.Read More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Names New Development Director

January 10, 2017 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation, announced Kamala Spencer as its new development director. Working closely with the Women’s Fund board, Spencer will coordinate successful and sustainable development, fundraising and donation campaigns that support the transformative work of Women’s Fund.Read More.

Legacy Fund Awards $83,500 to Hamilton County Not-For-Profits

December 19, 2016 In its last grant allocation of 2016, Legacy Fund, a Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliate serving Hamilton County, awarded $83,500 to 10 not-for-profit organizations. Grantees receiving funding help to meet the increasing needs in Hamilton County, and break down barriers for various demographics of its residents.Read More.

Women’s Fund Awards $215,591 to Local Not-For-Profits

December 15, 2016 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), has awarded $215,591 to 15 not-for-profit organizations that are making our community’s women and girls stronger, healthier and more self-sufficient through programs that address domestic abuse, the gender pay gap, immigration, reproductive healthcare and more.Read More.