Events

Alden Fellows Information Session

Please join the Community Foundation of Louisville as we host a virtual Alden Fellows Information Session on Monday, April 21, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

This is an opportunity for the Foundation to invest in the inspirational executive leaders of Louisville’s nonprofit sector. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for up to five local nonprofit executives pursuing professional certifications and/or professional development opportunities. Up to two of the five spots within the fellowship program will be dedicated to emerging executives with three years or fewer of total experience in an executive leadership position.

Register today.

Racial Justice Cohort Report Release Event

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center, as we celebrate the work of the Racial Justice Cohort and the release of the final report.

In 2021, 12 local Black-led organizations were selected for the Racial Justice Cohort, a trust-based partnership rooted in African Diasporic values. Each organization received up to $40,000 in renewable grants for three years with the opportunity to share knowledge, network, and identify best practices to achieve their organizational goals. During this process, the cohort focused their collaborative efforts toward shared goals to drive transformative change.

The Racial Justice Cohort was supported by the Community Foundation of Louisville, in partnership with its charitable fundholders, and the James Graham Brown Foundation, the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation, BrightSpring Health Services, and Glick Philanthropies.

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Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good

On April 30, ‘Winsday,’ a new Derby Week event, emerges as a beacon of community spirit and philanthropy. An exciting partnership with Churchill Downs, Winsday is a day devoted to uplifting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting the crucial work nonprofit organizations perform in our community during a global event.

By purchasing box seat tickets through a participating nonprofit, guests will enjoy a day at the races during Derby week and contribute directly to local causes. A portion of each ticket sale will support an organization’s impactful work, providing a unique opportunity for visibility and fundraising.

Purchase Tickets

Check out the Winsday Nonprofit Directory to view this year’s participating nonprofits.

22nd Annual Professional Advisors Seminar

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to earn free CLE credits, gain valuable insights on ethics and estate planning, and network with professionals at the 22nd Annual Professional Advisor Seminar hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville in partnership with the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. This seminar will take place on Friday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. at the UofL Shelby Campus.

The program will cover timely tips on Business and Tax Planning and Current Ethics Conundrums for the Estate Planning Team. Guest speaker Benetta Park will discuss pre- and post-transaction planning strategies and best practices for advisors to consider when working with business owners seeking to exit the business. You will then hear from guest speaker Bruce Stone, who will discuss a variety of ethics issues that confront professional advisors involved in estate and financial planning.

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Invest Louisville Information Sessions

Invest Louisville, the Community Foundation of Louisville’s newest investment offering is moving capital into parts of our city that need it most!

If you are interested in learning more about how you can make your charitable investments as meaningful as your grantmaking through Invest Louisville, we invite you to join us for one of two Invest Louisville Information Sessions.

You will hear from Community Foundation leadership, Invest Louisville investors, and organizations that have already received catalytic investments through the program.

Register today as seating is limited!

Thursday, February 27, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Cancelled: Tuesday, March 4

Community Foundation of Louisville
Sam Swope Room
325 West Main Street
Louisville KY 40202

2024 Vogt Awards Demo Day

The Community Foundation of Louisville’s legendary Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards presents this year’s Vogt Awards Demo Day at 5:30 p.m. on October 10 at the Kentucky Derby Museum. At this free event, six dynamic founders took center stage to showcase their big ideas and innovative solutions in AI technology, food security, solar energy, feminine hygiene, job searching, and mentorship. They shared how their pioneering companies are impacting the local, regional, and national business community. 

Give for Good Louisville

Give for Good Louisville, the most generous day of online giving, hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, took place Thursday, September 12, 2024, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. (ET) at www.giveforgoodlouisville.org.

Give for Good Louisville isn’t just a day for online donations; it’s a time that sparks kindness across all ages and unites communities for the greater good. Since its launch in 2014, communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana have raised over $69 million for local organizations. The organizations that benefit from Give for Good Louisville reflect our community’s values by addressing unmet needs, creating innovative solutions, and proactively driving positive change.

See the good made by the Kentuckiana community in 2024 at www.GiveForGoodLouisville.org. 

2024 Giving Day Workshop

The Community Foundation of Louisville and 20/twenty Strategic Consultants welcome local organizations participating in the 11th Annual Give for Good Louisville to register for this year’s free Giving Day Workshop.

Whether it is your first time fundraising during Give for Good Louisville or you’re a seasoned veteran, attendees will gain valuable insights into the new Mightycause Giving Day platform, the latest fundraising strategies, planning ahead for success, donor stewardship, and how to make those most of this year’s Giving Day.

*Only organizations who have completed registration for this year’s Giving Day may sign up to attend the Giving Day Workshop.

Wed, July 10, 2024 1 – 5 p.m. (EDT)

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Charles & Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement Grant Application Virtual Info Session

21st Annual Professional Advisor Seminar

The Community Foundation of Louisville and the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana invite local CPAs, lawyers, and wealth advisors to the 21st Annual Professional Advisor Seminar, Inspiring Your Clients Through Estate and Charitable Planning, on May 10 at 9:00 a.m.

Robert K. Kirkland, JD, founding partner of Kirkland Woods Martinsen LLP, is presenting “Estate Planning for the Middle Rich” and discussing the importance of selecting the right tool for a charitable vision. Also featured will be a Case Study of the Felix E. Martin, Jr. Foundation.

This free seminar offers professional advisors the following continuing education credits (pending): 2.5 hours for KY and IN attorneys and 3.0 hours for CPAs and CFPs.

Check back next spring for updates!

2024 Vogt Awards Virtual Info Session

Join the Vogt Awards Information Session hosted by Program Director Lisa Bajorinas on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from noon to 1:00 p.m. This session will provide early-stage businesses with tips on how to write an outstanding application and information about the program’s eligibility criteria. 

We are searching for coachable entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. If you are an entrepreneur or founder with a promising early-stage business, then we encourage you to attend this session. You can find additional information at www.vogtawards.com.

Did you miss this session? View our virtual info session recording.

SCCF Grant Information Webinar

Please join the Shelby County Community Foundation (SCCF) and the Community Foundation of Louisville for a virtual information session about the SCCF grant application on April 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

In this virtual information session, we will share general information about Shelby County Community Foundation’s annual grant making program and be available for questions.

Check back next spring for updates!

Virtual Info Session - Community Safety & Healing Grant Opportunity

Nonprofits are invited to a virtual information session on April 19 at 10:30 a.m. about the Community Safety & Healing Fund grant application.

In this virtual information session, the Community Foundation of Louisville team will share general information about the funding process, eligibility requirements, and application timeline. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Check back next spring for updates.

Virtual Youth Services Center Partnership Grant Info Session

Join the Community Foundation of Louisville for a virtual Youth Services Center Partnership Grant Info Session on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m. ET. In this online session, Community Foundation staff reviewed the following about the Youth Services Center (YSC) Partnership Grant opportunity:

• Intended outcomes
• Eligibility requirements
• Overview of the grant application evaluation process

The YSC Grant Opportunity supports nonprofits with a proven track record of collaboration with JCPS Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSC). The information session is beneficial for qualifying 501(c)3 nonprofits and coordinators working with FRYSC.

Check back next spring for updates.

Let's Connect: Virtual Nonprofit Resource Information Session

The Community Foundation of Louisville held its Virtual Nonprofit Resource Information Session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20th for local nonprofit professionals. This event contained the same information as our in-person information session on February 8th. At this event, Foundation staff will present information to help charitable organizations spark change by:

• Accessing the Foundation’s network of social and financial resources
• Connecting with the Foundation’s Action Areas (People, Prosperity, and Well-Being)
• Understanding Donor Advised Funds

Missed this session? View our Nonprofit Resource Information Session recording.

Let's Connect: In-Person Nonprofit Resource Information Session

The Community Foundation of Louisville held its in-person Nonprofit Resource Information Session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 8th, at the Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch. At this event, Foundation staff presented information to help charitable organizations spark change by:

• Accessing the Foundation’s network of social and financial resources
• Connecting with the Foundation’s Action Areas (People, Prosperity, and Well-Being)
• Understanding Donor Advised Funds

Vogt Invention & Innovation Awards Demo Day

The Community Foundation of Louisville’s legendary Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards presented this year’s Vogt Awards Demo Day on October 12 at the Kentucky Derby Museum. At this free event, six dynamic founders showcased their big ideas and innovative solutions in healthcare, media and entertainment, virtual reality, software, and eCommerce. 

Special thanks to Promotional Partner Network + Chill and our Demo Day Sponsor Louisville Public Media for all the support provided to make this event happen.

For more information, visit www.vogtawards.com.

Give for Good Louisville

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Give for Good Louisville celebrated our 10th Annual Giving Day by raising nearly $10 million for 550+ local organizations that do great work every day across Kentuckiana. With your giving — and all that it inspires — those organizations can continue their important work of providing essential resources and creating a meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Thank you!

For more information, visit GiveForGoodLouisville.org.

2023 Vogt Awards Information Session

The Community Foundation of Louisville held its Vogt Awards Virtual Information Session in May 2023. This session answered questions about the 23rd Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards application open April 28 – May 30, 2023.

Attendees met with Vogt Awards Program Director Lisa Bajorinas, and a recording of the event can be found at www.vogtawards.com. 

20th Annual Professional Advisor Seminar

The Community Foundation of Louisville and the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana held the 20th Annual Professional Advisor Seminar. Our guests were Ron Brown presenting on “America is a Given Place: A History of Charitable Giving In The United States” and John Duong, CEO and Founder of Kind Capital, discussing the fundamentals and applications of impact investing across various asset classes. Attendees learned how charitable gift annuities have shaped American philanthropy and how the practice of impact investing is expanding philanthropy’s possibilities.

Additionally, we honored Vicki Buster, CPA, JD, of MCM CPA’s and Advisors, as the Community Foundation of Louisville’s 2023 Wilson Wyatt Award recipient, in honor of her partnership in philanthropic opportunities, excellence in advising, and commitment to our community.

This free seminar offered the following continuing education credits: 2.5 hours of CLE for Kentucky and Indiana – 3.0 hours of CPE/CFP CE.

Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant Information Session

The Community Foundation of Louisville together with Cities United, Louisville Metro Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, and other partners will open the grant application process for the Community Safety and Healing Fund on March 23, 2023. Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants up to $100,000.

This Grant Info Session provided information to organizations that meet the following eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

– 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations (or charitable projects that are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization)

– Work in Louisville, KY, that can expand their capacity to disrupt the current cycle of community violence, with a focus on Black males ages 15-24, giving priority to those who are not currently enrolled in school or employed.