Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) has publicly committed to actively increasing BIPOC representation in positions of influence and power throughout Indianapolis. Through social capital, community relations, and a fellowship program placing many young BIPOC leaders on anchor not-for-profit boards, we are influencing more leaders and decision-makers of color in C-suites across the city, on corporate and civic boards, and in governmental departments. We are also building relationships with grassroots leaders and lifting residents’ voices and assets through our community ambassadors—a growing group of engaged resident leaders representing underappreciated neighborhoods and communities. The relationships with our ambassadors provide accountability and authentic voices of influence that inform grantmaking and strategic decisions. CICF’s most expansive community engagement racial equity effort is the Movement of 10,000. This robust digital platform will guide people through a life-long learning journey and comprehensive racial equity “curriculum,” establish accountability and foster relationship-building to activate 10,000+ members to commit to a life’s practice of anti-racist activity and committing to daily acts of equity.

CICF Points of Contact for Power and Leadership: