Community Foundation of Acadiana

Expertise, flexibility, and ease and just three ways CFA can help you maximize your charitable goals. Reach out to start a conversation and learn more at cfacadiana.org/contact-us

Expertise, flexibility, and ease and just three ways CFA can help you maximize your charitable goals. Reach out to start a conversation and learn more at cfacadiana.org/contact-us

??If your nonprofit is hosting a fundraising event in April, we want to know! Submit your details to the CFA Nonprofit Community Calendar: https://ow.ly/gq1L50QW6vt. This calendar exists to help nonprofits avoid scheduling conflicts and for donors to see the great fundraising opportunities happening in our community at a glance. Want to receive the monthly nonprofit community calendar email blast? Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/HU6F50QW6vu.

??We are pleased to announce the election of officers and the appointment of new board members to our 2025 Board of Directors. Board member Ian Macdonald was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors; EJ Krampe was elected as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors; William “Will” Rucks was elected Secretary/Treasurer. "We are pleased to welcome Julie Chauvin, Blake David, Joseph Giglio, Robert Kallam, Bently Senegal, Michael Tanner, and Joe Zanco to our Board of Directors. Their valuable insights and work will continue to strengthen our organization as we move forward, guided by a transformational strategic plan that is collaborative, inclusive, and focuses on strengthening relationships across CFA’s 8-parish footprint and beyond," said 2025 Chair of the Board Ian MacDonald. If you would like to get to know our officers and new board members, please read a short biography on our website: https://ow.ly/wHtn50UZOuB To view the full board of directors, visit https://ow.ly/OOgM50UZOuC

??If your nonprofit is hosting a fundraising event in March, we want to know! Submit your details to the CFA Nonprofit Community Calendar: https://ow.ly/gq1L50QW6vt. This calendar exists to help nonprofits avoid scheduling conflicts and for donors to see the great fundraising opportunities happening in our community at a glance. Want to receive the monthly nonprofit community calendar email blast? Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/HU6F50QW6vu.

This is a great time of year to reflect on the causes you love and the reasons you love them. Whether it’s a favorite charity because you’ve served on the board of directors for years, or an organization you’ve recently begun supporting, CFA’s tools can help you deepen your involvement and meet your estate planning goals at the same time. Reach out to start a conversation at: cfacadiana.org/contact-us

One great way our Acadiana communities will continue to be improved is by learning from each other! This morning, CFA staff, members of the Evangeline Foundation, and a few community leaders from Ville Platte, had an inspiring and insight-filled morning as we took a tour of St. Landry parish’s own HOPE FOR OPELOUSAS INC. HFO is actively empowering a movement of hope—focused on community development through educational support, neighborhood outreach, and intentional relationships— grounded in the truth that love changes everything. Thank you to HFO Executive Director Loren Carriere for sharing the organization’s history, impact, and exciting opportunities on the horizon after 17 years of growth.

Happy work anniversary to Nicole Hebert! We can't believe it's been five years already. Since 2020, Nicole has brought her creative problem-solving skills, heart, and dedication to the CFA team. We're so gratful for her insight and contributions!

These memberships are making a difference! Contributions as a member allow CFA to become a catalyst for civic leadership initiatives for ongoing disaster response, and the establishment of Parish Affiliate Foundations. Want to learn more about fueling a strong foundation? Check out more at: https://lnkd.in/g6u7nnC3

Are you a fundholder at CFA? We’re here to help you with due diligence! A new year can bring new opportunities for community involvement, including introductions to charities you’ve not yet supported. Whether you’ve been approached to support a friend’s favorite charity or have just learned about a new organization, think of the community foundation team as your go-to sounding board for due diligence. Want to learn more? Reach out at cfacadiana.org/contact-us.