The Community of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW) has added two new staff members this fall.
“The Community Foundation is fortunate to be growing and expanding in response to the needs and opportunities in Fort Wayne and Allen County. This growth has allowed us to create new positions and welcome two new staff members to the Community Foundation,” said CFGFW President and CEO Brad Little. “These new team members strategically position us to better serve our grantees and nonprofit partners through training(s), grants, personal visits, and improved communications as we continue introducing and advancing initiatives from our Let’s Rise! Vision Plan.”
CFGFW’s new staff members include:
Ashleigh Smothers, Accounting Assistant, joined the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne in October 2023. As part of the finance team, Ashleigh plays an integral role in the grant request process, scholarship due diligence tracking, and serving as backup for the administration team. You can read Ashleigh’s full bio on our website.
Angela Stanley, Senior Impact Advisor, joined the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne in November 2023. As Senior Impact Advisor, Angela manages grants administration and relationship building with grantees, grant seekers, other partners in the community, and foundations. She is also working with Jaren Harmon on the Youth Empowered Philanthropy (YEP) program, an initiative that started in 2020 to connect youth to philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. You can read Angela’s full bio on our website.
To see a full list of the Community Foundation’s staff, you can visit the board and staff page.
November 15, 2023 – Fort Wayne, IN – The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne does three things: help people make their charitable giving more impactful, connect funding to nonprofits through effective grantmaking, and provide leadership to address community needs to improve quality of life. The organization connects people and resources daily to build a more vibrant community. As of December 31, 2022, the Community Foundation held charitable assets of approximately $194 Million and awarded more than $9 million in charitable grants and scholarships throughout the same year. Since its formation in 1922, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $184 million in charitable grants. For more information, visit the Community Foundation’s website