In the season of gratitude and giving, there are many occasions to give back on behalf of someone special in your life. This holiday season, honor your loved ones in a unique and meaningful way by donating to CFNLA’s Early Childhood Education Scholarship Initiative....

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law in July, included several provisions impacting charitable giving. Some donors may find it more advantageous to make larger contributions in 2025. CFNLA recommends you meet with your tax advisor now to ascertain how best to...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) announces the release of Community Counts 2025: Data for a Brighter Tomorrow. Community Counts, published by CFNLA since 2008, serves as a report card on the quality of life for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan...

On August 20, over 50 community leaders representing K-12 and higher education, human services, healthcare, workforce development, and youth services assembled for a combined convening of the Step Forward Networks held at The Harbor family resource center in...

After some brief market anxiety caused by the April 2nd tariff announcements, equity markets have rallied to near all-time highs. This rally has continued in the face of the Israel/Iran war and the threat it poses to global oil prices. While the final economic...

Glenn V. Kinsey In June 2025, Glenn V. Kinsey completed ten years of service to CFNLA as a member of the Board of Directors. During his tenure he was a member of the Audit, Finance, Investment, and Nominating Committees and served as Treasurer (2017-2019), Vice...

Connecting Women for a Common Cause: Women's Philanthropy Network celebrates 20th anniversary in 2025 Twenty years ago, a "new" group debuted in North Louisiana's philanthropic landscape. The Women's Philanthropy Network (WPN) was established in 2005 as an endowed...

2025 Scott Griffin Award Applications Open July 21 Community Foundation of North Louisiana will accept applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award starting July 21, 2025. The award, which features a cash prize of $1,000, will be given to a local artist who has...

The Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a dynamic community of caring women who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in Caddo Parish. Founded in 2005, the WPN was established as a way for local women of all generations and philanthropic capacity to...

In its 12th year, Give For Good, created by Community Foundation of North Louisiana, raised $2,535,735 for over 200 area nonprofits. Give For Good is an annual online giving day inviting everyone to participate in philanthropy and have a hand in transforming our...