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Building Futures: The Trade School Transforming Morgan County’s Opportunities

I have spent a lot of time this year recruiting membership to our giving circles, Guys Who Give and 100+ Women Who Care.  While doing just that one February day, I received a call from a gentleman recruit who asked if I had time for some questions.  You bet!  I expected some “softball” questions about […]

Bursting with News: A Month of Big Changes and New Beginnings!

I am busting with so much news this month, It is hard to know where to start!  New office space, new talent, new giving circle members, a new grant cycle, new scholarship workshops, and soon a new website!  We are improving and growing, and we hope you are noticing and wanting to know more. Perhaps […]

The first quarterly meeting of Guys Who Give Morgan County did not disappoint!

Fifty-three (53) founding members met last week at Grassyfork Fisheries at 5:30 pm and before 7 pm voted to award Habitat For Humanity over $15,000.  Way to come together for Morgan County nonprofits, Guys! After the huge success of 100+ Women Who Care in March, I was feeling pressure to have an equally triumphant start […]

Breaking the Stigma: Prioritizing Youth Mental Health in Our Community

I had the opportunity last week to join a dear friend to see the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.  I had no expectation of the performance as I entered the IU Auditorium.  I had not read anything to prepare me for what I was about to see. In a word, the show […]

100+ Women Who Care founding members award Stability First $24,000!

What an inspirational event we had March 6th!  81 members convened at Brick House on Main for the inaugural meeting of Morgan County’s 100+ Women Who Care.  Sponsored by Duke Energy, this event was full of excitement as members noshed from a buffet of gorgeous appetizers prepared by Michelle Keller and shopped unique fashion brought […]

Celebrating Excellence: CFMC Achieves Accreditation from The Community Foundations National Standards® Program

With the turn of the year now in our rearview mirror, we are intensely recruiting for our women’s and men’s giving circles, celebrating our Lilly Scholarship finalists, and watching the economic development efforts in Morgan County.  Amidst all this, CFMC recently received notification of our accreditation by The Community Foundations National Standards® program. The task of […]

Strengthening Our Vision: Mike Marvel Appointed to CFMC Board of Directors

2025 is here and just a few days into the new year and already CFMC has great news:  Mike Marvel is joining our Board of Directors!  Mike will be a great asset to our Community Foundation with his impressive background in finance and accounting and his prior service to the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.  […]

Exciting things to come in 2025!

How quickly 2024 has passed!  Here I am sharing my final President’s Letter of the year.  I am grateful to be serving the community and our Board of Directors in my capacity and grateful to this readership allowing me to share my thoughts and CFMC’s triumphs and goals, needs and news with the community at large.  Of late, […]

Today is an Important Day

TODAY we open our general scholarships!  Please visit www.cfmconline.org\scholarship and check out our Program Guide featuring all we have to offer.  Next year CFMC will award over 80 scholarships. Students complete only one application simplifying the process.  Seniors, apply today!  These scholarships will be available until January 24th.Today is also National Philanthropy Day!  This day is designated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals […]