Support for Nonprofits Strengthening Central Indiana
Strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem is a key part of CICF’s Pathways to a Stronger Central Indiana. This page brings together grant opportunities offered through the entities and funds within the CICF Collaborative as well as resources developed by CICF and its partners.
Nonprofit Programs
March 27, 2026
Most charitable gifts are simple: you write a check, click “donate,” or send a stock transfer. But every so often, generosity shows up in a form that’s a little more complex. Recently, one of our nonprofit partners, FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic, found themselves in that exact moment.
March 23, 2026
Tax law changes are shaping donor conversations in new ways. This article previews how CICF helps nonprofits understand the basics, respond strategically, and strengthen fundraising communications around charitable giving.
March 23, 2026
Clear language can make donor communication stronger and more effective. This article shows how CICF helps nonprofits simplify planned giving terms so staff, boards, and donors can move forward with greater confidence.
March 23, 2026
Planned giving can feel complex, but nonprofits do not have to figure it out alone. This article outlines five ways CICF supports nonprofit partners, from donor conversations and board education to complex gifts and long-term fund structures.
March 3, 2026
If we want a civic life that is effective and more equitable than earlier generations achieved, the nonprofit sector has a central role to play.
February 20, 2026
In a time when donors are increasingly cautious and discerning, the existence of a nonprofit's endowment can influence whether a donor feels confident making a larger gift or including an organization in a legacy plan.
February 20, 2026
For nonprofits, the “advised donor” reality has practical implications. It means that fundraising and stewardship efforts must resonate not only with the donor, but also with the professionals who influence their choices.
February 20, 2026
Donors need to hear stories of impact and understand broad outcomes to understand what their gifts make possible. Yet there is another factor that often drives giving just as strongly as the “why,” and it receives far less attention: timing.
February 2, 2026
The Form 990 functions not only as a tax document but also as a fundraising case statement that tells a story about an organization. What story does your form tell?
January 16, 2026
These reminders make a real difference in helping donors maximize both their charitable impact and their tax benefits.
January 16, 2026
From engaging high-income and affluent supporters to nurturing entry-level donors just beginning their philanthropic journey, a balanced approach is key to building lasting relationships and sustainable impact.
January 16, 2026
Planned giving is a strategy worth pursuing for any nonprofit. Given the change in funding and tax laws of 2026, that's especially true now. Educate your board on the importance of a planned giving strategy to your organization’s future.
Connect with our Nonprofit Support Team
We want to help nonprofits stay strong, informed, and connected. Our team brings deep experience in nonprofit sustainability and works alongside organizations across Central Indiana every day. Reach out to share trends you’re seeing, ask for help making connections, or find out if we have a resource that could support your work. Please note that this form is for resources and support, not funding requests.
Grants From Across the CICF Collaborative
Opens May 1, 2026
As Women’s Foundation of Indiana implements its statewide expansion, it will spend most of its time and resources in 2026 envisioning how it “answers the call of the community” through its grantmaking in 2027 and beyond. The grantmaking process will be invitation only.
Open | Closes Apr 30, 2026
Central Indiana Senior Fund is a donor-advised fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. It financially supports programs and services that promote quality living for older adults ages 55+ in central Indiana (Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby Counties).
2026 Application Open Dates: Mar 30-April 30, 2026
Open | Closes May 15, 2026
Indianapolis nonprofits can request funding through the competitive grant process to drive meaningful change and help shape Indianapolis into a thriving, welcoming community.
Application Open: April 1-May 15, 2026