2. Rotary Youth Building Update Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – http://ryla6560.weebly.com/ http://ryla6560.weebly.com/ Scholarship Applications (40!) March 27, 2012Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette2

3. Giving USA 2010 Survey March 27, 2012Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette3

4. Giving USA 2010 Survey March 27, 2012Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette4

5. Charity Quiz % of pre-tax profits given by corporations.09%3.4%5.1%7.2% % of household income given by individuals.05%1.9%3.6%8.5% # of nonprofit organizations – U.S. (2009): 1.4 million (source: Wall St. Journal) – Indiana (2010): 12,693 (source: Foundation Center) – Tippecanoe County: (2010): ~ 300 (source: Foundation Center) March 27, 2012Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette5

6. We are a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Greater Lafayette The mission of The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette is to inspire, nurture, and practice philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership in the communities we serve. 6

7. 42 › Celebrating 42 years of operation in 2012 150 › More than 150 funds and trusts $33 Million › $33 Million in managed assets $869,564 › $869,564 in 2011 grants $13.8 Million › $13.8 Million cumulative grants 7.1% - › 7.1% - 20 year investment return › White County affiliate foundation facts Our vital statistics Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette 7

8.  Matching Grant: $500,000 ◦ Maximum; $50,000/agency  Match Ratio: ◦ 1 TO 4; Not-for-profit (NPO) raises $4 in new gifts; CFGL will match $1  Participation – 16 agencies ◦ 9 new endowments  Next critical dates ◦ April 2: 10% of campaign goal due ◦ April 30: Campaign Kick-Off Event at Lafayette Country Club March 27, 2012 8 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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10.  Where do our grants go?  Who else makes grants in our community?  What are the greatest un-met community needs?  Process ◦ Board input ◦ Other funders’ input ◦ Web-based community needs assessment ◦ Convening sessions  Educators  Law enforcement  Service-providing organizations March 27, 2012 10 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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12.  Innovative programs to address causes of ◦ Teen pregnancy ◦ Substance abuse ◦ Gang involvement  Desired Outcomes ◦ Provide opportunities to:  Graduate from high school  Earn income, life skills and self-esteem March 27, 2012 12 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

13.  $75,000 to Oakland High School ◦ Science discovery lab -“A community approach to science literacy”  $25,000 to Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club ◦ Youth employment program partnering with local non-profits and employers March 27, 2012 13 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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16. foundation facts › Children and Youth Lyn Treece, Bauer, TCCC › Arts & Culture Civic Theatre, Long Center, TAF › Community Partnerships Gold Star Mothers, LPD › Scholarships Other grant examples 16

17.  Eberle Board Governance Series ◦ Build knowledge about responsible oversight and governance ◦ Designed for Board Volunteers and Executive Directors  Coaching Series ◦ A series of one-hour brown bag seminars for staff and volunteers ◦ Drill down on governance concepts and receive implementation steps to improve board effectiveness  Financial Series ◦ A series of one-hour brown bag seminars for staff and volunteers ◦ Practical financial and accounting information you can use in organizational oversight activities March 27, 2012 17 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

18. e e t rh tow o en Relationship and Fund Development Community Leadership Grantmaking 18

19.  Gifts to the Community Foundation are gifts to the Community  We don’t build funds for us  We build funds for things that matter ◦ By working with people who care about Greater Lafayette  Trust – stability – community March 27, 2012 19 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

20. To learn more about us, call 765/742-9078 or contact us at www.cfglaf.org Helping you help your community © 2010 Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, Council on Foundations and Community Foundations of America 20