Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Transforming generosity into lasting impact across nine counties. As a Community Foundation, we are known by the grants we make.

We steward funds which strengthen non-profits, empower donors, and drive positive outcomes today and for generations to come. As our endowment continues to grow, so does our ability to fund many worthwhile programs to enhance the quality of life in the east central Illinois area. Grants from the Community Foundation benefit the arts and humanities, community development, health and human services,

and education. The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has one grant cycle per year. Grant guidelines and applications are available starting the last business day of July.

Two great ways to grow as a nonprofit leader this year, both right here in our community.📍 Foundations of Effective Lead...
06/23/2026

Two great ways to grow as a nonprofit leader this year, both right here in our community.
📍 Foundations of Effective Leadership, with Joy Das - a free professional development training series with optional CEUs. The next session, Leading with Empathy and Compassion, is July 15, 2026, 9:30–10:30am at the Champaign Public Library. Scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/LeadershiptrainingILC26 to register.

📍 Nonprofit Leadership Series at Parkland College. The introductory course launches Fall 2026, a 3-hour session led by Sue Grey, former President & CEO of United Way of Champaign County, with the full certificate series beginning Spring 2027. Build practical leadership skills, expand your network, and learn from local nonprofit leaders. Financial assistance is available. Register at parkland.edu/nonprofitleaders.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your leadership skills, there's a path here for you. 🌱

Last night's storms caused significant damage across East Central Illinois. As our neighbors assess what they've lost, C...
06/18/2026

Last night's storms caused significant damage across East Central Illinois. As our neighbors assess what they've lost, CFECI's Emergency Response Fund was created to direct support to the communities impacted across our nine-county service area.
CFECI is coordinating with Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to ensure every gift is stewarded well and reaches those who need it.
Scan the QR code or visit cfeci.org to give to the Emergency Response Fund today.
Our communities take care of each other.

Yesterday, we shared our new look. Today, let's talk about what's behind it. We know change can spark a lot of questions...
06/18/2026

Yesterday, we shared our new look. Today, let's talk about what's behind it.

We know change can spark a lot of questions, so we put together this FAQ to walk you through what's new, what's staying the same, and why we made the leap. (Spoiler: Our mission hasn't changed one bit. We just have a fresh way to show it.)

🔗 Explore the new site- cfeci.org
💬 Have a question we didn't cover? Please reach out to us; we'd love to hear from you.
Here's to new beginnings that honor everything that came before. 💚

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. Our refreshed digital home shows our ongoing comm...
06/17/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. Our refreshed digital home shows our ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and community impact across East Central Illinois.

Visit cfeci.org to explore. We extend our sincere thanks to our web development team at Clanin Creative for their expertise and collaboration throughout this project.

A new palette, rooted in purpose. 🌿These colors didn't happen overnight. We spent months working alongside a local graph...
06/15/2026

A new palette, rooted in purpose. 🌿

These colors didn't happen overnight. We spent months working alongside a local graphic designer Stacy Trager at IdeaWorks Design & Print Studio to build a palette that honors where we've been while reflecting who we're becoming. Every hue was chosen with intention — to speak to the stewardship, trust, and lasting community investment that define everything we do.

You've been seeing these colors show up in our social media. Soon, you'll see them come fully to life.

Big things are coming on June 17th. 🌟We are refreshing two of our most important touchpoints - our logo and our website ...
06/11/2026

Big things are coming on June 17th. 🌟

We are refreshing two of our most important touchpoints - our logo and our website - to better reflect the space we are in today and the growth that lies ahead.

What is not changing? Our dedication to the donors, nonprofits, and communities we are proud to serve across East Central Illinois.

We cannot wait to share this with you. Stay tuned for more details.
New Logo. New Website. Unveiling 6.17.2026.

Last week, we kicked off something special. 🌱Our first-ever Incubating Impact session - So You Want to Start a Nonprofit...
06/09/2026

Last week, we kicked off something special. 🌱

Our first-ever Incubating Impact session - So You Want to Start a Nonprofit - brought together a room full of passionate, community-minded individuals ready to turn their visions into reality at the Champaign Public Library.

From mission clarity to board development to the realities of incorporation, we covered it all. And then we heard from two incredible nonprofit leaders who have been exactly where many in the room are sitting - Vanessa Faurie, Executive Director of , and Jenette Jurczyk, Co-Founder and President of The Family Room - whose honesty, wisdom, and encouragement left the room inspired.

This is just the beginning. Our Incubating Impact series continues with new sessions every other month through 2027. Stay tuned for what's next. 👀

If you missed it, don't worry. More opportunities are on the way. 💛

🌟 Congratulations, Lavie Maisha-Wema!We are proud to celebrate Lavie as a recipient of both the North End Scholarship an...
06/02/2026

🌟 Congratulations, Lavie Maisha-Wema!

We are proud to celebrate Lavie as a recipient of both the North End Scholarship and the Judge Fred Green Memorial Scholarship, two legacies rooted right here in Champaign-Urbana.

The North End Scholarship honors the heart of our African American community, creating pathways to higher education for minority students with deep ties to a neighborhood that has shaped so much of who we are as a region.

The Judge Fred Green Memorial Scholarship carries forward the legacy of a man who served his country, excelled on the court, and dedicated 42 years to justice in our community. A true example of what leadership looks like in every season of life.

Lavie, you carry both of these legacies forward with you. We cannot wait to see everything you will accomplish. 🎓

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