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Staff Blog: Andrew Black

March 22, 2017 At CICF, Andrew Black is part of a team that responsibly stewards philanthropic resources to organizations in Central Indiana that are improving the quality of life for all people in the region. Black works primarily with local arts & culture organizations, including a new initiative related to a…Read More.

CICF Partners with IBJ’s Forty Under 40 to Give Away $40,000

March 20, 2017 Hawthorne Community Center gets grant to continue its work developing self-sufficient families Imagine convening 20 people in a room to decide—and agree on —what to make for dinner. It might be hectic. When 20 of Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2017 Class of Forty Under 40 gathered at Centr…Read More.

Gifts of Real Estate Are a Win-Win for Clients and Charitable Organizations

March 14, 2017 For many donors, real estate assets represent a significant portion of their wealth, but nationwide, gifts of real estate make up less than three percent of charitable contributions every year.Read More.

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 se…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.