JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Status: Salaried, Full-time Potential for hybrid work Founded in 2008, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence is committed to helping East Central Illinois nonprofits and their boards to be as effective as possible. We facilitate collaboration and sharing of best practices that result in a strong, [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is now accepting applications for the 2024 Community Commitment Grant cycle. 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 [...]
New law takes effect January 1, 2025 WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE NEW LEGISLATION – THE ILLINOIS GIVES TAX CREDIT ACT! This law was passed in Spring 2024 and provides a 25% State of Illinois tax credit to donors who give to endowed funds at community foundations across Illinois who are in compliance with [...]
In September 2017, elementary school teacher Joycesonia Lawson went through a mental and physical breakdown due to chronic stress and work pressure that had built up from over 18 years of teaching in an under resourced community in North Carolina. She was placed on medical leave for the rest of that school year and realized [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is pleased to announce the recipients of its nonprofit capacity building grants. “We are thrilled to work with generous people over the years who are passionate about our communities. The Community Foundation acts as hub of philanthropic activity and we are dedicated to growing philanthropy across our region, [...]
Date: Thur. Oct. 17, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Date: Wed. Sept. 18, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) will be awarding $50,000 in grants to strengthen the nonprofit sector as part of its vision of raising the quality of life throughout the region it serves. First offered in 2022 in celebration of the Community Foundation’s 50th anniversary, this grant cycle supports the capacity of nonprofit [...]
Date: Tues. May 7, 2024
Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Location: on Zoom
Date: Tues. Apr. 23, 2024
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library