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 […]

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2020 Annual Report Release

CFNLA is excited to release our 2020 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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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 […]

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 .

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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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Women’s Philanthropy Network Membership Event

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. 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 […]