The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Winter as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With a robust background in philanthropy and business development spanning two decades, Winter brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to her role at CFECI. [...]

Date: Tues. Jan. 30, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library

Date: Wed. Dec. 13, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: by Zoom

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Launches Search for Next CEO to Lead Continued Excellence as Current CEO Departs Champaign, IL – After five years of dedicated service, Angie Hatfield Marker, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (the Foundation), has announced her resignation to pursue a new professional opportunity. The [...]

Date: Tues. Nov. 7, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library

Applications for the 2023 Community Commitment Grant cycle are now available.  Endowed funds from donors who have left a legacy for the future are the primary source of ongoing funding for these grants. Community Commitment Grants, unlike many other grant opportunities, are awarded each year to nonprofits that serve residents of East Central Illinois.  The [...]

Date: Tues. Oct. 10, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library

Date: Tues. May 9, 2023
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library

In September 2018, Oakwood residents Ben and Carrie Hay unexpectedly lost their precious 17-month-old daughter, Luella. Deep in grief following this tragedy, they had the opportunity to attend a grief retreat in Wisconsin with other bereaved parents. The experience was so valuable for them, Ben and Carrie decided they wanted to offer it in our [...]