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April 2021
Give For Good 2021
Did you know that one of North Louisiana’s largest events takes place entirely online? Last year, 5,599 donors came together to raise over $1.98 MILLION for area nonprofits. This year, our community needs you now more than ever. With a minimum donation amount of only $10, everyone can be a philanthropist. Simply visit giveforgoodnla.org to give directly to your organizations of choice. HOW TO GIVE: 1. Visit giveforgoodnla.org from April 20-May 4. 2. Choose your favorite causes and add as many organizations to…
Find out more »Community Reads Book Club Discussion: So You Want to Talk About Race
Please join us as we read So You Want to Talk About Race. In Ijeoma Oluo’s book, she offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America. The discussion will be moderated by Michael Hicks, Assistant Professor of Education at Centenary College of Louisiana. The discussion event will take place outdoors on the front lawn of Norton Art Gallery on Thursday, April 22, at 5:30 PM. Click here to register. ABOUT THE BOOK In So You Want to Talk About…
Find out more »2021 Annual Report Release
CFNLA is excited to release our 2021 Annual Report! In addition to outlining the successes of 2020, this special edition report will highlight important moments, donors, and board members in the Foundation's history. In lieu of our annual meeting, we invite everyone to view the report online Tuesday, April 27th, at 4:00PM. At this time we will also release a special video welcoming our two new board members and announcing the 2021 competitive grant award recipients. The video and report…
Find out more »May 2021
Speaker Series: Dr. Cade Brumley, LA State Superintendent of Education
The Community Foundation and the Women's Philanthropy Network are partnering to host a joint speaker series event via Zoom on Friday, May 14, at 10:00 AM. Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, will be speaking about the effects of COVID on schools and students and early childhood efforts from the Louisiana Department of Education. Click here to register!
Find out more »August 2021
Competitive Grant Applications
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.
Find out more »Scott Griffin Award: Application Deadline
Community Foundation of North Louisiana is now accepting applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award. The award, which features a cash prize of $1,000, will be given to a local artist who has contributed to the community through his or her art while overcoming adversity. The deadline for entries is 5:00 PM on August 6, 2021. Learn more at cfnla.org/scottgriffinaward2021.
Find out more »Step Forward: Report to the Community
Step Forward will present its annual Report to the Community: Data Drives Results for Children on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 12:00PM. This event will be virtual. Register .
Find out more »National Nonprofit Day with CFNLA & Kendra Scott
This National Nonprofit Day, support 2022 Give For Good Lagniappe Fund by shopping online or in-store with Kendra Scott. On Tuesday, August 17th, 20% of purchases using the designated code will be donated to the Fund. See instructions below! HOW TO SHOP Shop in-store or online all day on Tuesday, August 17th. Visit the Kendra Scott popup in Shreveport (Shoppes at Bellemead, 6535 Youree Drive) and mention the fundraiser during checkout. Shop online at kendrascott.com and the enter code GIVEBACK-AJSVJ at…
Find out more »September 2021
Virtual Counselor Breakfast
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 .
Find out more »October 2021
CFNLA 2021 Community Counts
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…
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