INAPEF Leadership Investment Grant
Investing in leaders. Strengthening foundations.
A new professional development opportunity to help education foundation leaders grow their skills, strengthen their organizations, and expand their impact.
Grow Your Leadership. Expand Your Impact.
Strong education foundations begin with strong leaders. Through the new INAPEF Leadership Investment Grant, five INAPEF members will receive funding to pursue coursework toward the Certificate in Education Foundation Leadership (CEFL), offered by the National Association of Education Foundations (NAEF).
Designed specifically for education foundation professionals and volunteer leaders, CEFL provides practical training in leadership, resource development, board governance, financial management, and organizational effectiveness.
Who Can Apply?
Both foundation directors and volunteer board members of current INAPEF member organizations will be eligible. The program is designed to support foundations of all sizes and staffing structures.
INAPEF pays for NAEF membership for all INAPEF members, giving your foundation access to additional national resources, connections, and professional development opportunities.
Interested in learning more about the certification?
Explore CEFL Certification →Application details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines will be announced to INAPEF members. Watch your email and the INAPEF website for more information.
Strengthen Foundations for Greater Impact
Building capacity. Creating lasting impact.
Celebrating INAPEF member foundations investing in stronger leadership, better systems, and the tools needed to sustain their impact on Indiana's public schools.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Recipients!
INAPEF is proud to recognize five member foundations selected to receive capacity-building funding. These investments will help strengthen organizational infrastructure and support long-term success.
Investing in Stronger Foundations
Successful education foundations need more than strong fundraising programs. They need effective leadership, engaged boards, sustainable systems, and the resources to grow alongside their communities.
The Strengthen Foundations for Greater Impact Grant supports capacity-building projects that improve how foundations operate, grow, and sustain their work over time.
Eligible investments include:
- Board and leadership development
- Donor management and CRM systems
- Financial tools and reporting systems
- Strategic communications and website improvements
- Professional development and training
- Conference participation and learning opportunities
The 2026 program provided awards of up to $3,000 per member organization. Funded projects are expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.
View 2026 Grant Program Requirements →
Looking Ahead
INAPEF remains committed to investing in the strength and sustainability of Indiana's education foundations. Watch for future funding opportunities that support professional growth, collaboration, and organizational development.
Questions about this program?
Contact Jennifer Rakow, Grant Committee Chair,
at
jrakow@centergrovefoundation.org
.
INAPEF • TRAINING • COLLABORATION • ADVOCACY