cfnil.org http://cfnil.org Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Scholarship Winners Announced http://cfnil.org/scholarship-winners-announced/ http://cfnil.org/scholarship-winners-announced/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 15:38:40 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.org/?p=1849 The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2012 Scholarship Winners.  Through the spring scholarship cycle, the Foundation awarded $132,659 to 114 students in the Northern Illinois area.  To see a list of scholarships and recipients,click here ».

]]> http://cfnil.org/scholarship-winners-announced/feed/ 0 CF Awards $50,000 to Natural Land Institute http://cfnil.org/cf-awards-50000-to-natural-land-institute/ http://cfnil.org/cf-awards-50000-to-natural-land-institute/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:14:57 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.org/?p=1777 The Community Foundation will award $50,000 tonight to the Natural Land Institute at NLI’s Annual Dinner.  The $50,000 is an award from the Foundation’s Carroll H. Starr Endowment Challenge III.  Click here for details.

]]> http://cfnil.org/cf-awards-50000-to-natural-land-institute/feed/ 0 CFNIL Challenges Rockford Promise http://cfnil.org/cfnil-challenges-rockford-promise/ http://cfnil.org/cfnil-challenges-rockford-promise/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:24:14 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.org/?p=1665 The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois has challenged Rockford Promise with a grant from its Opportunity Fund.  The Foundation will award Rockford Promise $2,500 if the organization can raise $7,500 for its endowed fund by May 1.  Read More…

]]> http://cfnil.org/cfnil-challenges-rockford-promise/feed/ 0 National Standards http://cfnil.org/national-standards/ http://cfnil.org/national-standards/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:29:13 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.org/?p=1630 The Community Foundation is happy to announce that it received notification that it has met the nation’s highest philanthropic standards and has been re-accredited to the National Standards of all community foundations.  According to Gloria Lundin, President of the Community Foundation, “National Standards are like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for community foundations.  It is vitally important to our donors…”  Read More Here »

]]> http://cfnil.org/national-standards/feed/ 0 Grant Deadline Extended http://cfnil.org/grant-deadline-extended/ http://cfnil.org/grant-deadline-extended/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:38:13 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.org/?p=1618 The Grant Deadline has been extended to January 17th at 5 pm.  The original deadline (January 15th) falls on a Sunday and the next day is Martin Luther King Day – a holiday for many.  The Community Foundation is pleased to accept grant applications until 5 pm on Tuesday, January 17th.  Please note that all on-line applications must be submitted by that time and all hard-copy materials must be received by the Foundation office by 5 pm.

]]> http://cfnil.org/grant-deadline-extended/feed/ 0 Scholarship Applications Available Now! http://cfnil.org/scholarship-applications-available-now/ http://cfnil.org/scholarship-applications-available-now/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:59:33 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.org/?p=1572 The Community Foundation offers over 65 scholarships to students in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. Applications are now open with a deadline for most scholarships of March 1, 2012. Click on the Apply tab for all details.  Call James Patterson at 815-962-2110 ext. 11 for more information or if you have questions.

]]> http://cfnil.org/scholarship-applications-available-now/feed/ 0 Welcome to Our New Website http://cfnil.org/welcome-to-our-new-website-2/ http://cfnil.org/welcome-to-our-new-website-2/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:52:42 +0000 Gloria Lundin http://cfnil.org/?p=1380 Welcome to the Community Foundation’s new and improved website. Our goal is always to serve you better and we hope you will find this new format friendly, innovative, and informative. Please take the time to navigate around our site and let us know what you think of it.  A special thanks to Ticomix for their expert design and collaboration!

]]> http://cfnil.org/welcome-to-our-new-website-2/feed/ 0 New Zion Baptist Church Establishes Funds http://cfnil.org/new-zion-baptist-church-opens-funds/ http://cfnil.org/new-zion-baptist-church-opens-funds/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:35:50 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.tycomix.net/?p=1303 New Zion Baptist Church » recently established two funds at the Community Foundation.  The Church is appealing to the community for funds needed to fix the church building’s roof.  The church building, formerly known as the Montague House, was built in 1928.  Recently the disrepair of the roof has ruined two church offices and a main restroom.  $30,000 is needed for the immediate repair.  Contributions can be made to the Community Foundation.  15% of each contribution will help build a permanent endowment fund that will be used for future renovation and preservation projects. For more information, call Rev. K. E. Copeland at New Zion Baptist Church.

]]> http://cfnil.org/new-zion-baptist-church-opens-funds/feed/ 0 Check out our new Website http://cfnil.org/check-out-our-new-website/ http://cfnil.org/check-out-our-new-website/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:48:11 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.tycomix.net/?p=1230 The Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new look to its website.  Designed by Ticomix, the website blends new colors, easier navigation, and updated visuals for anyone seeking information on the Community Foundation’s services.  The site features faster access to grant and scholarship applications.

]]> http://cfnil.org/check-out-our-new-website/feed/ 0 January 2012 Grant Cycle http://cfnil.org/jan2012-grant-cycle-now-open/ http://cfnil.org/jan2012-grant-cycle-now-open/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:42:33 +0000 Linda Sandquist http://cfnil.tycomix.net/?p=1091 The Community Foundation’s January 2012 Grant Cycle is now open.  On-line applications are due January 15, 2012.  Applications will be open for the following:  Margaret K. Aldeen Christian Ministry Fund, Community Arts and Humanities Fund, Community Needs Fund, Dr. Louis and Violet Rubin Fund, and the Schneider Electric Buildings, LLC Charitable Fund.  All information is available under the APPLY » tab of this website.

Questions about the grant program or applications can be directed to the Foundation’s Program Officers at 815-962-2110.

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