The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) is pleased to announce that Caitlyn Kurtz has been hired as its new Center for Nonprofit Excellence Director. Caitlyn begins her position on December 11, 2024. Caitlyn Kurtz (she/her) grew up in Illinois and has a background in community organizing and advocacy, collective impact modeling, strategic planning, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. May 9, 2023
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is now accepting applications from new and emerging nonprofit organizations to join the 2023 cohort of the Community Solutions Incubator. Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations in enhancing the community’s quality of life, the Community Foundation launched the Community Solutions Incubator in 2017 to help strengthen and grow [...]
Champaign, Illinois, November 14, 2022: On November 17th, the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) will award over $50,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations to strengthen their capacity as part of its vision of raising the quality of life throughout the region it serves. Of the 33 organizations that applied for funding through [...]
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is pleased to share a snapshot of our efforts this year to expand our offerings that strengthen our local nonprofit sector and enhance the quality of life in East Central Illinois through our 2022 Impact Report. Founded in 2008, The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is committed to helping East Central [...]