news from the foundation
June 8, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Leadership Evanston Graduates 26th Class
The 26th cohort of engaged citizens graduated from the Signature Leadership Program on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at a recognition ceremony and celebration. Appeared in: Evanston Now. Read more
June 1, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Grant Awards Announced
ECF announced competitive and strategic grants totaling over $825,000 for 2018/2019. The 2018 Grant Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting was held on May 31, 2018. Appeared in: Evanston Now. Read more
May 9, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Climate Action Grants Awarded
Grants from the ECF Climate Action Fund support Evanston’s ongoing campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Two grants totaling $4,550 from the Climate Action Fund were awarded to Evanston organizations — Rimland Services and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Appeared in: Evanston Now, Evanston Review, Evanston RoundTable. Read more
May 3, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Announcing 2018 Grant Recipients At May 31 Event
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) announces the 2018 grant recipients at its annual Grant Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Read more
April 24, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Leadership Evanston Alumni Honored
The Evanston Police Department's longstanding commitment to Leadership Evanston was honored at the annual Leadership Evanston alumni event. Appeared in: Evanston Review, Evanston RoundTable. Read more
April 9, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Five Community Foundations Partner On Water
Five shoreline community foundations in Illinois and Northwest Indiana team up to join the Great Lakes One Water Partnership on a new initiative to drive progress on water infrastructure challenges. Appeared in: Evanston RoundTable, Michigan City News-Dispatch, The LaPorte County Herald-Argus Read more
March 26, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Introducing Development Officer
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is proud to announce Rebecca Parmet as the new Development Officer. She joins ECF with numerous connections and experiences in Evanston. Appeared in: Evanston Now, Daily Northwestern. Read more
January 22, 2018 — ECF Press Release
2018 Root2fruit Grants Announced
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) announced the recipients of its root2fruit capacity building grants for 2018. Organizations selected to join the three year capacity building program are Art Encounter, Childcare Network of Evanston, and Hip Circle Empowerment Center. Each will receive grants of $10,000 with the anticipation of renewed funding in 2019 and 2020. Appeared in: Evanston Review. Read more
January 8, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Announcing ECF Director
Evanston Community Foundation is excited to announce Jessi Donaldson as the new Director of Philanthropy and Communications. She will lead all philanthropic engagement activities for the Foundation. Appeared in: Evanston Review, Evanston Now, Evanston RoundTable Read more
December 8, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Announcing 2018 Responsive Grant Guidelines
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) released its new 2018 responsive grant guidelines and request for proposals. For 2018, the guidelines emphasize ECF’s strategic goals that focus on working toward a more equitable Evanston as a guide to its responsive grantmaking. Appeared in Evanston Now, Read more