Archive for July, 2009

Planned Giving Council of Acadiana releases Philanthropy Day Award Nominations

July 30, 2009 at 2:26 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

The Planned Giving Council of Acadiana (PGCA) has released their nominations for the 2009 Philanthropy Day Awards.

The awards recognize an outstanding philanthropist, an outstanding philanthropic organization, and an outstanding fund raising volunteer. They are presented in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day, and this year will be presented in a ceremony at the UL Alumni Center on November 10.

Last year’s recipients were Jackie Edgar for outstanding philanthropist, Special Children’s Foundation for outstanding philanthropic organization, and Jim Prince for outstanding fund raising volunteer.

Applications are being accepted through Friday, September 11th. Click here to go to the PGCA website and download a nomination form. For more information, contact Sarah Berthelot (337.706.1221) or Carlee Alm-LaBar (337.266.2377), Philanthropy Day Co-Chairs.

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Grants available for Iberia Parish organizations

July 17, 2009 at 7:32 pm · Filed under Grant Opportunities

The Iberia Parish Enhancement Fund, an affiliate fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana, announced its first competitive grants process this summer.

All organizations operating programs that serve Iberia Parish are encouraged to apply. Applications can be downloaded from the Community Foundation of Acadiana site.

Applications are due August 12, 2009. For more information or questions about the application, call Carlee at 337.266.2145.

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