At our sold-out Annual Luncheon event, the Community Foundation welcomed our new President/CEO. We also celebrated a successful campaign that raised funds to help strengthen the local nonprofit sector.

Welcoming our new President/CEO, Patrick Cisler

Patrick Cisler was announced as President/CEO of the Community Foundation earlier this year. Cisler will guide the Foundation, with assets of $114 million, through its next chapter of impact and growth. He introduced himself to the community at the Annual Luncheon, sharing his excitement for the work of CFHZ and his vision for the future.

“As someone who grew up in this community, it is truly a privilege to now be leading one of its finest organizations and continuing to build upon the excellent work of my predecessors. The Foundation has left its fingerprints all over this community through its legacy-level investments – investing in early childhood, affordable housing, mental health services, our local environment, and education. I hope to push the Foundation during my time here to think about not just how we invest in buildings, and organizations and programs, but how we invest in the social connection between people.”

Celebrating the Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Campaign

We announced the successful conclusion of the Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector (SNS) Campaign, which was launched in spring 2022. The campaign raised $1.7 million in charitable donations from local individuals, families, and businesses. These funds will bolster the Foundation’s efforts to support programs and initiatives which strengthen the local nonprofit sector.

So far in 2023, SNS campaign funds have supported leadership development programs for executive directors and nonprofit management staff, and provided program and operating support to the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance and Community SPOKE. A technical assistance fund will be launched in the fall.

“The past few years demonstrated the importance of our nonprofits having the support and resources they need to continue to collaborate, innovate, and respond to increasingly complex challenges,” said Colleen Hill, VP of Development & Donor Services. “The generous support of local donors to the SNS Campaign means we can meaningfully increase our investment in the health and strength of nonprofit organizations and our commitment to creating a fully thriving community for all.”