Director of Development The Community Foundation is seeking a Director of Development to join our organization. For a printable PDF of the complete job description click here. ABOUT THE JOB The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne’s mission is to serve as a community leader to improve the quality of life by building permanent endowments, […]
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be fabulously wealthy to leave a charitable gift (called a bequest) in your will. You just have to have a cause you care about and want to support and the “will” to make it happen. There are lots of really important reasons to make sure you have […]
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne distributed a total of $1,196,103 in both discretionary and advised grants to nonprofit agencies, the majority of which serve Allen County. Funds are awarded in five strategic priority areas: basic human needs, physical and mental health, youth and adult education, arts and culture, and community development. Some of […]
Read MoreResidents are invited to take part in public meetings and attend a documentary screening about the value of placemaking and engaging public spaces on September 21 and 22. The meetings will be led by the Gehl Studios, an internationally recognized urban design firm brought to Fort Wayne by the Knight Foundation Fund and the Community […]
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne elected three new members to its board of directors, as well as installed officers for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, at the organization’s annual meeting. The new board members are: Mike Cahill – President & CEO, PHP Northeast Indiana Son Huynh – Associate Broker, Reecer Properties Rob Patrick – […]
Read MoreIn the second quarter of 2016, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne distributed a total of $2,086,129 in both discretionary and advised grants to nonprofit agencies, the majority of which serve Allen County. Funds are awarded in five strategic priority areas: basic human needs, physical and mental health, youth and adult education, arts and culture, and […]
Read MoreFive Allen County students will receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships as the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The following students have been selected to receive a scholarship to an Indiana college of their choice and a $900 yearly book stipend for required books and equipment: Quintin Hall, R. Nelson Snider […]
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne has raised nearly $3 million dollars in response to a challenge match from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. Thanks to the generosity and support of community members, local businesses, and private foundations, these gifts have resulted in a $2 million match from Lilly Endowment. As a result, just […]
Read MoreFort Wayne, IN (March 2, 2016) – Arts United is partnering with Riverfront Fort Wayne, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, and the City of Fort Wayne through Amplify Art!, a crowdfunding platform to “amplify” Riverfront programming by supporting three exciting Riverfront projects: Water Trail Maps, Faces of the Fort, and Surprise Cinema. Amplify Art! is a […]
Read MoreYesterday, news broke that Prince Rogers Nelson was found dead in his home in Minneapolis at age 57. He was found unresponsive in an elevator and was declared dead shortly after. Internet criminals are going to exploit this celebrity death in a number of ways, so be careful with anything related to Price’s death: emails, […]
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