The Foundation works to strengthen nonprofits and equip their leaders for future challenges. Our programs broaden and deepen community knowledge, setting the stage for effective civic engagement and helping citizens make a difference.
we strengthen nonprofits
trouble-shooting, listening, sharing expertise, enhancing capacity, ECF supports nonprofits.
we develop leaders
enhancing community knowledge to increase civic engagement, developing more effective leaders. Explore Leadership Evanston.
we offer workshops
to help organizations grow their capacity and network with each other. Learn about upcoming workshops.
The Community Foundation is hiring! We are currently seeking a Director of Major Gifts. Apply now!
It's that time of year again, when we like to gather and Celebrate!Evanston. Join us at our annual Celebrate!Evanston to invest in a stronger Evanston and deepen our drive for change in the city we all know and love. Buy tickets now!
Leadership Evanston applications are now open! Apply by September 4, 2023 to join the 32nd Leadership Evanston Signature Program cohort. Apply now!
Evanston Community Foundation Honored with 2023 ABFE Trailblazer Award for Advancing Reparations Efforts in Community. Read the full story.
Evanston Community Foundation Thanks Lisa Altenbernd for 11 Years of Board Service. Read now.
Sobre la Fundación. ¡Se habla español! La oficina de Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) es bilingüe. Para servir a nuestra communidad de una manera mas efectiva, favor de contactarnos al 847-492-0990 o mándarnos un correo electrónico.