Understanding Endowments

Foundational Fundraising: Understanding Endowments

Tues. May 13, 2025 | 1:00-2:30pm | at Champaign Public Library

Join us for an informative 1.5-hour session where we will explore the essentials of endowments and how they can play a pivotal role in ensuring long-term sustainability for your organization. This session will focus on understanding what an endowment is, how it works, and the significant impact it can have on your nonprofit’s financial health.

Shari Fox of Fox Philanthropic Advisors and representatives from the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois will provide valuable insights into the process of establishing an endowment and the various ways it can benefit your organization. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, board member, or community advocate, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to leverage an endowment to secure lasting resources for your cause.

Attendees will learn:

• The fundamentals of endowments and how they differ from other types of funds.
• The benefits of having an endowment with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.
• Practical steps for starting and managing an endowment.
• Real-life success stories from organizations that have thrived with the support of an endowment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how an endowment can strengthen your organization’s future and provide you with the tools for long-term success.

Host or Publisher Community Foundation of East Central Illinois