Gratitude, and Also… a Call to Action!
Kristi Gustavson, CEO It has been said we learn our belief systems as very small children and move through life creating experiences to match those beliefs. Sometimes our beliefs limit…
Financial Forecast – February 2020
Alan Bergin, Fund Evaluation Group The U.S. equity market enjoyed an incredibly strong 2019 with the S&P 500 rising over 31% during the year. This was the second 30%+ return…
Give For Good: An In-Depth Look
At the Community Foundation, data analysis guides us in all we do so we may continue to better serve the community. This includes taking an in-depth look at Give For…
Ain’t No Hole in the Washtub!
Kristi Gustavson, CEO My dad and I are both Christmas enthusiasts. We love all things holiday – decorating, wrapping gifts, and sentimental movies. I recall being excited for weeks on…
The CFNLA Donor Portal is Here!
In November, Community Foundation of North Louisiana launched its Donor Portal. We are excited to provide fundholders with an online tool that allows you to manage your fund, make grant…
The Shreveport-Bossier MSA is No. 1!
Kristi Gustavson, CEO While David Letterman did not invent them, he popularized “Top Ten” lists on his late-night show. Letterman used the lists for both comedic fodder as well as…
How to Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving
Whether you are an existing Fundholder or a first-time giver, CFNLA is here to help you maximize the impact of your year-end giving. Contributing to Donor Advised Fund Donor Advised…
Highlights from Shreveport-Bossier Data Report
On October 10th, the Community Foundation presented its 11th annual data report, Community Counts, to a packed house of civic leaders, nonprofit representatives, and engaged citizens. Each year data for…
Financial Forecast – November 2019
Alan Bergin, Fund Evaluation Group There is now approximately $17 trillion of negative yielding bonds trading across the globe, mostly in Japan and some European markets. A bond’s yield is…
It’s All About Perspective, Coach
Kristi Gustavson, CEO I attended a college football game with my husband and some friends last weekend. So as not to get any football fans riled up, let’s call the…