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CICF’s mission: a conversation with Brian Payne

March 20, 2019 In this special extended episode of For Good, Brian Payne has a candid conversation about CICF’s new mission, explains why the organization cannot talk about equity without talking about race; and shares his personal journey to understand the historic context of institutional racism in Amer…Read More.

Help Your Business Owner Clients with a Corporate-Advised Fund through CICF

March 14, 2019 Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. CSR takes a number of different forms, and companies can implement customized CSR strategies that fit their bus…Read More.

Herbert Simon Love of Reading Project Aims to Improve Student Literacy

March 13, 2019 Three Indianapolis Public Schools have been chosen for the Herbert Simon Love of Reading Project, a two-year pilot that promotes a love of reading to increase the number of students reading at grade level. The project is funded by the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and supported by Central India…Read More.

New Staff Announced for Hamilton County Community Foundation

March 12, 2019 Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced today new staff appointments in effective philanthropy, community leadership and administration.Read More.

Celebrating Black Philanthropy

February 22, 2019 In this month’s episode of For Good, we learn from IUPUI's Mays Institute for Diverse Philanthropy about the history of black philanthropy and members of the African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis on the efforts underway to leave a legacy of giving in our community.Read More.

New Staff Announced for Central Indiana Community Foundation

February 22, 2019 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced today new staff members in technology, effective philanthropy, community leadership and marketing. These individuals bring to CICF a wide array of experiences in the not-for-profit, corporate and public sectors. These positions are effective i…Read More.