Charee Gillins, Author at IECF

A Donor Advised Fund and a Library: The Chris and Molly Carpenter Family Fund

Sep 30, 2021 | blog, donor stories, pac stories

“My late wife and I developed an interest in supporting the library many years ago,” said Chris Carpenter. “Molly found her calling as a first-grade teacher. She absolutely loved the thrill of seeing the lights go on as kids learned to read, and she spent her free...

IECF Welcomes Newest Board Members David Bristow and Jesse Melgar

Sep 30, 2021 | blog

IECF is pleased to welcome David Bristow and Jesse Melgar as our two newest Board members! Their expertise, connections, and experience will play a key role in advancing our mission to strengthen the Inland Empire through philanthropy. David T. Bristow is General...

Conversations with Donors: Planning Ahead for Lasting Impact

Sep 30, 2021 | blog

IECF’s commitment to growing the organization’s assets through planned gifts has more significant meaning than ever. The Inland Empire, home to 4.2 million residents, is a region full of opportunities, yet one with many challenges. When a donor establishes a planned...

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Michelle Fausto, Two-time Recipient of the Castro/Falk Scholarship, First-Generation College Graduate

Sep 30, 2021 | blog, scholarship stories

As a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants who settled in Indio, Michelle Fausto grew up with a love for her Hispanic heritage and a great appreciation for the sacrifices her parents made in order to give their family a better future. “We’ve always...

Focus Group for Unvaccinated Individuals: Volunteers Needed

Jul 31, 2021 | blog

Tzunu Strategies is requesting support in identifying volunteers to participate in a focus group during the evening of Thursday, August 5, in Downtown Riverside. The goal is to identify messaging strategies to better inform media and communications efforts that target...