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Foundational Fundraising

Understanding Endowments

2025-05-13 13:00:00 2025-05-13 14:30:00 America/Chicago Foundational Fundraising Join us for an informative 90-minute 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. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tuesday, May 13
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 13:00:00 2025-05-13 14:30:00 America/Chicago Foundational Fundraising Join us for an informative 90-minute 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. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Join us for an informative 90-minute 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 workshop 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.

Presented in partnership with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois and Fox Philanthropic Advisors.


About the presenter: Shari Fox founded Fox Philanthropic Advisors in 2022 to help inspire meaningful philanthropy, one donor at a time. With more than 30 years of experience advising institutional donors in establishing and structuring their charitable gifts, she works as part of her clients’ team of advisors, helping them define their charitable objectives and implement plans and structures to achieve those objectives. She also consults with not-for-profit organizations to advance their major, planned, and principal gift programs.


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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business |

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Main Library

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Phone: 217-403-2000

Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

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