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COMMUNITY IMPACT CIRCLE

In celebration of 25 years of the Community Foundation of Lafayette, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to make a legacy investment in the high-impact organizations we fund. The Community Impact Circle (CIC) will provide a critical funding stream to build sustaining support for human services, seniors, youth development and education and arts & culture in our community.

Thank you to the following donors who have committed to a CIC level:

  • Founding Members

    Kathy and Rick Bowles

    Carol Federighi

    Anne and Marshall Grodin

    Katherine and Mark Lefanowicz

    Karen and Tom Mulvaney

    The Nahas Family

    Suzy Pak and Mark Gundacker

    Laura and Eric Rudney

  • Ambassadors
     
    The Bush Family
     
    Sierra and Tyler Higgins
     
    Robin Holt
     
     
    Karen Maggio
     
    Mary and Scott Newman
     
    Cheryl Noll
     
    The Sheldon Family

CIC Founding Member*

Our Founding Members will be an integral part of charting the course for the next 25 years and beyond. *Gift must be made in 2024.

$25,000 commitment includes:
  • Curated engagement opportunities with grantees.
  • Quarterly briefings by CFL team, sharing giving trends, meaningful invitations, and other insights from our diverse grantee network. 
  • Invitation to Grant Award Ceremony in summer.
  • Invitation to CIC Founding Member reception in the fall. 
  • Ongoing recognition in public facing materials as a CIC Founding Member (if desired).
  • Ability to direct 50% of your donation to one of our Excellence Grants Funds.
  • Ability to pay over 5 years ($5,000/year).

CIC Builder

$12,500 commitment includes:
  • Quarterly briefings by CFL team, sharing giving trends, meaningful invitations, and other insights from our diverse grantee network. 
  • Invitation to Grant Award Ceremony in summer.
  • Ongoing recognition in public facing materials as a CIC Member (if desired).
  • Ability to direct 50% of your donation to one of our Excellence Grants Funds.
  • Ability to pay over 5 years ($2,500/year).

CIC Ambassador

$5,000 commitment includes:
  • Invitation to Grant Award Ceremony in summer.
  • Ongoing recognition in public facing materials as a CIC Member (if desired).
  • Ability to direct 50% of your donation to one of our Excellence Grants Funds.
  • Ability to pay over 5 years ($1,000/year).

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mindy Bush at minbush@comcast.net.

Creating Change in Our Community

The Community Foundation’s Excellence Grants provide much-needed support to nonprofits that dispense programs and services throughout the local community.  Learn more about this year’s grantees who make an ongoing impact in the areas of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture!  Each was chosen after careful consideration by our selection committee for the stellar work done every day for the benefit of our community members. 

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