Financial Forecast – February 2020

Financial Forecast – February 2020

The U.S. equity market enjoyed an incredibly strong 2019 with the S&P 500 rising over 31% during the year. This was the second 30%+ return this decade (2013 being the other) and the ninth since 1970. For reference, there have been ten negative years for the...
Give For Good: An In-Depth Look

Give For Good: An In-Depth Look

At the Community Foundation, data analysis guides us in all we do so we may continue to better serve the community.  This includes taking an in-depth look at Give For Good, the 24-hour online giving challenge powered by the Foundation. Please take a look at the data...
Ain’t No Hole in the Washtub!

Ain’t No Hole in the Washtub!

My dad and I are both Christmas enthusiasts. We love all things holiday – decorating, wrapping gifts, and sentimental movies. I recall being excited for weeks on end about the annual return to television of my favorite Christmas movies like A Charlie Brown Christmas...
The CFNLA Donor Portal is Here!

The CFNLA Donor Portal is Here!

In November, Community Foundation of North Louisiana launched its Donor Portal. We are excited to provide fundholders with an online tool that allows you to manage your fund, make grant recommendations, and maximize your charitable impact at your convenience. To get...
The Shreveport-Bossier MSA is No. 1!

The Shreveport-Bossier MSA is No. 1!

While David Letterman did not invent them, he popularized “Top Ten” lists on his late-night show.  Letterman used the lists for both comedic fodder as well as commentary about the times, often poking fun at the latest politician’s snafu or pop culture oddity.  Since...