Virtual Counselor Breakfast
2021-09-15 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | LA
Calling all counselors! Join Community Foundation of North Louisiana for a virtual breakfast on Wednesday, September 15th at 9am via Zoom. We will give you information about all the scholarship opportunities available for your students as well an overview of how students can get involved in the Teen Advisory Council.
The first 50 counselors to register will receive a Starbucks© gift card! Reserve your spot by registering with a ticket.
Register [here].

CFNLA 2021 Community Counts
2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | LA
Accurate data is essential to help our community set priorities, track progress, formulate policy, and allocate resources. To help drive change in our area, the Community Foundation has been tracking data and publishing Community Counts since 2008. Data for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is collected and tracked in six categories – Population, Economics, Human Capital, Health, Social Environment, and Physical Environment. For the Community Foundation, this data guides all that we do.
We encourage all to use Community Counts to start and accelerate community discussions, as a roadmap for social capital investment, or as a call to action for philanthropy and volunteerism.
Dr. Dave Norris, Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Louisiana Tech University, will present this year’s data at a special event on October 14 at 4:00 PM.
Register [here]
Please read the following COVID-19 guidelines required by LSUS for events at LSUS:
In the spirit of doing our part in reducing the spread of COVID 19, LSUS will initiate the following Visitor Policy on October 1st.
Event’s Visitor Policy: While cases of COVID 19 remain high in our region, LSUS will institute the following mitigation efforts in regards to vaccination and/or negative COVID test results:
Proof of Vaccination or a Negative Covid Test
ACCEPTED METHODS OF VACCINE VERIFICATION:

L.A. Wallet App / SMART Health Card
An original, digital photo or photocopy of a C.D.C. Vaccination Card with a name matching your I.D. Full cards must be visible on digital or printed copies.
Another form of official vaccination record from another state, foreign nation, or the W.H.O.

ACCEPTED METHODS OF COVID-19 TEST VERIFICATION:

A physical or electronic COVID-19 test with a negative test result within 7 days of arrival at the event with name matching your I.D.

Women's Philanthropy Network Membership Event
2021-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | LA
Join the Women’s Philanthropy Network on October 28th!
CFNLA’s Women’s Philanthropy Network is hosting an informational membership event on Thursday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. [RSVP here] Philanthropically minded women are invited to learn more about the WPN. Did you know that each year this inspiring group pools its philanthropic dollars to make a great impact in our community?
Founded in 2005, the Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a group of women dedicated to making positive change through philanthropy. Members pool their annual dues to make a high-impact grant to local organizations with a focus on education. As a fund at the Community Foundation, 80% of the dues are granted each year and 20% is placed into the WPN endowment fund to continue to serve future generations. Each year, members solicit grant applicants and ultimately vote on which organization will receive a WPN grant.
Since inception, the WPN has granted over $1.2 million to educational initiatives in our community. Past recipients include Volunteers for Youth Justice, Step Forward, the Caddo Parish Schools Transformation Zone, and the LSU Shreveport Foundation.
The WPN also hosts educational programming which aims to keep members informed of community programs and needs. This year is already shaping up to be an exciting year with informative speakers!

WPN 2021-22 Events and Speaker Series

Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.: Getting to Know the WPN featuring 2021-2022 Chair Susannah Poljak.
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at noon: Closing the Digital Divide featuring Keith Hanson, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport, and John Tuggle, Executive Director of Shreve Memorial Library.
Thursday, January 20, 2022, at noon: On the Road to Recovery: Learning Losses Post Covid, featuring Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree of Caddo Schools and Superintendent Mitch Downey of Bossier Schools.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 (time TBD): The State of Early Education in North Louisiana.

WPN: Closing the Digital Divide
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | LA
Keith Hanson, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport and John Tuggle, Executive Director of Shreve Memorial Library will speak about the innovative partnership between the city and library system to make WIFI available to all in our community. Location is East Ridge Country Club (1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport, LA).
To RSVP, purchase tickets here.
Checks can be made payable to Community Foundation and sent to 401 Edwards Street, Suite 105, Shreveport, LA 71101. Payment must be received by November 15.

Step Forward’s Re-Launch & Re-Invite combined Network Convening
2021-12-07 09:00 - 11:30 | LA
Step Forward’s Re-Launch & Re-Invite combined Network Convening is Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 9:00am – 11:30am.
Location: Volunteers for Youth Justice | First Presbyterian Church Gymnasium (900 Jordan, Suite 102, Shreveport, LA 71101)
This in-person convening will bring Step Forward’s Building Resilience, Building Foundations and Building Futures networks together under one roof. At the convening network members will gain an understanding of how the networks function and the role of network members. Network members will also participate in affiliated breakout sessions. Members will help to develop Step Forward’s goals for 2022 in each breakout session.
StriveTogether Coach Navigator, Consultant Nicole Johnson will provide Step Forward Networks with an overview of the StriveTogether Theory of Action framework. Collectively, the networks will learn how StriveTogether’s Theory of Action framework is designed to get better results for every child, cradle to career. Dr. Wesley Hinze will walk network partners through the most recent data illuminating obstacle faced by children of color and those living in poverty.
This will be an opportunity for members to identify how the data is applied to each network. The combined network convening will unite us as we continue to work toward the success of every child cradle to career. Network members can register to attend the conference here.

Give For Good 2022 Nonprofit Registration Begins
2022-01-03 | LA
Give For Good 2022 Nonprofit Registration Begins on January 3, 2022: giveforgoodnla.org/content/resources

WPN Lunch & Learn: Learning Losses Post COVID
2022-03-03 12:00 - 13:30 | LA
Members and non members are welcome to the WPN Lunch & Learn, On the Road to Recovery: Learning Losses Post COVID. Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree of Caddo Schools and Superintendent Mitch Downey of Bossier Schools discuss the lingering impact of the pandemic on student learning and well-being.
Purchase tickets here or by cash or check made payable to Community Foundation. Payment serves as your RSVP. Complimentary valet parking available. Contact Amanda Felan at felan@cfnlaweb.rubyshore.com for questions.

Women's Philanthropy Network Social
2022-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 | LA
Join us for an evening with the Women’s Philanthropy Network. Hear about the inspiring and impactful work of our area’s only women’s giving circle and enjoy drinks and hors’ d’oeuvres from Fat Calf Brasserie. Members and non-members are welcome. Members must bring a friend to attend.
Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
The Shreveport Aquarium | 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy
Members: $35 includes one member and 1 guest
Non-members: FREE
RSVP HERE.

CFNLA Competitive Grants Announcement
2022-04-26, 2023-04-25 | LA

Give For Good 2022
2022-05-03 | LA
Give For Good is North Louisiana’s largest giving event. The event was established in 2014 by Community Foundation of North Louisiana, and since then has raised over $14 million for our community! Give For Good allows community members to discover and engage with nonprofit organizations and make a contribution to causes they feel strongly about. Whether you give $10 or $10,000, you have a hand in transforming your community.

In 2021, Give For Good garnered over $2 million for area nonprofits. Those funds came from more than 5,400 donors making a total of 10,120 gifts. People from across the country are coming together to fund important initiatives in North Louisiana. We hope that you’ll be one of them!

So, how can you get involved? Mark your calendar for May 3, 2022! You’ll be able to see each of the participating nonprofits listed on our website, plus check out their profiles and see what kind of work they’re doing. Choose the causes that are close to you and give to your heart’s desire! Be sure to also check out the leaderboard to see the impact that your gifts are having in our community. Together, we create a stronger, more vibrant North Louisiana!

Carolyn Q. Nelson Arts Endowment Challenge- Application Open
2022-05-17 08:00 - 2022-06-14 17:00 | LA
Community Foundation of North Louisiana invites arts organizations to participate in the 2022 Carolyn Q. Nelson Arts Endowment Challenge. CFNLA has allocated $200,000 to encourage local art organizations to establish or add to an existing endowment fund at CFNLA.
To apply, please login to your grant portal. For assistance with the grant portal or for questions please email Liz LaBorde at laborde@cfnlaweb.rubyshore.com.

Women's Philanthropy Network Annual Meeting
2022-06-07 | LA
WPN will host its annual meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the LSUS Cyber Collaboratory.

2022 Scott Griffin Award
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-31 | LA
The Scott Griffin Award applications open July 1st at 8 am and will close July 31st at 5 pm. To apply, use the scholarship portal.

Grant Applicant Training Session 1
2022-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Nonprofit Finder
Community Foundation is offering two Grant Applicant Training sessions for all applicants. Trainings are optional but are highly encouraged for first time applicants.

Session 1 – July 21 at 11 a.m.
Session 2 – August 4 at 11 a.m.

Reservations are required. Trainings will be held in Community Central at Community Foundation. 401 Edwards Street, Suite 105, Shreveport, LA 71101. Reserve your spot here.

Competitive Grant Applications
2022-08-01 08:00 - 2022-08-21 16:00 | LA
The Community Foundation accepts competitive grant applications once annually through a two-stage application process. Click here to learn more and view eligibility criteria.
Timeline

Stage One opens August 1 at 8 a.m. CST and closes August 21 at 4 p.m. CST.
For those invited to the second stage, Stage Two opens October 15 at 8 a.m. CST and closes November 15 at 4 p.m. CST.
Grant recipients will be announced the following April.

Grant Applicant Training Session 2
2022-08-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Nonprofit Finder
Community Foundation is offering two Grant Applicant Training sessions for all applicants. Trainings are optional but are highly encouraged for first time applicants.

Session 2 – August 4 at 11 a.m.

Reservations are required. Trainings will be held in Community Central at Community Foundation. 401 Edwards Street, Suite 105, Shreveport, LA 71101. Reserve your spot here.

Grayson Foundation Grant Applications
2022-09-15 08:00 - 2022-10-15 16:00 | LA
The Grayson Foundation is a private foundation that is committed to improving the quality of life in Shreveport-Bossier. Grant applications are accepted twice annually, however, organizations may apply only once in a 12-month period. Applications open on September 15 at 8:00 AM and the deadline to apply is October 15 at 4:00 PM. Awards will be announced in January.
The Grayson Foundation typically awards grants to programs serving disadvantaged populations in Shreveport-Bossier in the health, human services, and education sectors. Organizations must apply online through the CFNLA grant portal.
Please email Liz LaBorde at laborde@cfnlaweb.rubyshore.com with questions.

WPN Membership Event
2022-09-29 17:30 - 20:30 | LA
Join the Women’s Philanthropy Network on September 29th!
CFNLA’s Women’s Philanthropy Network is hosting an informational membership event on Thursday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. at 1045 Erie Street, Shreveport, LA 71106. Philanthropically minded women are invited to learn more about the WPN.
Founded in 2005, the Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a group of women dedicated to making positive change through philanthropy. Members pool their annual dues to make a high-impact grant to local organizations with a focus on education. Each year, members solicit grant applicants and ultimately vote on which organization will receive a WPN grant.
Since inception, the WPN has granted over $1.3 million to educational initiatives in our community. Past recipients include Volunteers of America of North Louisiana, Volunteers for Youth Justice, Step Forward, the Caddo Parish Schools Transformation Zone, and the LSU Shreveport Foundation.
Please RSVP here.

CFNLA 2022 Community Counts
2022-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | LA
Accurate data is essential to help our community set priorities, track progress, formulate policy, and allocate resources. To help drive change in our area, the Community Foundation has been tracking data and publishing Community Counts since 2008. Data for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is collected and tracked in six categories – Population, Economics, Human Capital, Health, Social Environment, and Physical Environment. For the Community Foundation, this data guides all that we do.
We encourage all to use Community Counts to start and accelerate community discussions, as a roadmap for social capital investment, or as a call to action for philanthropy and volunteerism.
Dr. Dave Norris, Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Louisiana Tech University, will present this year’s data at a special event on October 20 at 4:00 PM at Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center.
915 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
Parking Available at lot east of the Women’s and Children’s main entrance.
Seating is limited, please RSVP here.

Thanksgiving Holiday- CFNLA Office Closed
2022-11-24 08:00 - 2022-11-25 17:00 | LA
Community Foundation office hours for Thanksgiving Week:
Monday, November 21st: 8-5
Tuesday, November 22nd: 8-5
Wednesday, November 23rd: 8-3
Thursday and Friday: Office Closed

CFNLA Office Closed for Staff Meeting
2022-12-16 11:00 - 16:00 | LA

Christmas Holiday - CFNLA Office Closed
2022-12-23 - 2022-12-26 | LA

New Years Holiday - CFNLA Office Closed
2023-01-02 | LA

WPN Lunch & Learn
2023-01-12 11:30 - 13:00 | LA
Women’s Philanthropy Network Lunch & Learn
Join us for Communities In Schools: “The Push” (2nd screening) on Thursday, January 12 at the Shreveport Club (410 Travis Street). “The Push” is an inside look at one of the many inspiring stories being told in thousands of Communities In Schools (CIS) programs across America. The film shows how the power of relationships can transform students’ lives. CIS is the nation’s most effective dropout prevention initiative. With grant support from the Women’s Philanthropy Network, CIS operates in 12 Caddo Parish Schools where students are provided with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
$35 per person. Purchase tickets here or by check made payable to Community Foundation (401 Edwards Street, Suite 105, Shreveport, LA 71101). Payment by January 5 serves as your RSVP. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the City Garage on the corner of Travis and Edwards.

CFNLA Speaker Series Event with Dr. Cade Brumley
2023-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | LA
Please join CFNLA for a speaker series event with Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education on February 2. Reserve your spot by purchasing a free ticket here.
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 4: 00 PM
Centenary College | Whited Room
2911 Centenary Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71104

Women's Philanthropy Network Spring Social
2023-03-02 17:30 | LA
WPN Spring Social
Thursday, March 2nd | 5:30 P.M. Hosted by Sarah Toups
Please join us for a night to learn about the WPN and how you can join the group of strong, dedicated women working together to create positive change for children in our community. Kasie Mainero, Child Well Being Specialist for Caddo Parish Schools, will discuss the expansion of Trauma-Informed services to additional schools in the district. The event is free to attend. Current members are encouraged to bring a friend. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Please click here to RSVP.

CFNLA/WPN Documentary Screening: Addicts Among Us
2023-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | LA
Join us for the next CFNLA event: a screening of the film, Addicts Among Us, a documentary investigating the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and addiction. The event will be held at Robison Film Center in the Willis Knighton Theater room on Thursday, March 23 at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available here.

Give For Good 2023
2023-05-02 | LA
Give for Good is North Louisiana’s largest day of giving! Established in 2014 by Community Foundation of North Louisiana, Give for Good has raised over $16 million for our community. The event empowers the entire community to get involved in causes they care about while building awareness and support for hardworking local nonprofits. Give for Good provides a platform for all donors to transform our community for good! Visit giveforgoodnla.org to learn more.

Give For Good: Celebrating 10 Years Event
2023-05-02 08:15 - 09:00 | LA
Give For Good is celebrating its 10th annual giving event on Tuesday, May 2. Please join us on May 2, 2023, at 8:15 am for donuts & coffee in celebration of the 10th giving year.
May 2 | 8:15 AM
401 Edwards Street (1st Floor Lobby)
