New leadership coming to Central Indiana Community Foundation and Indianapolis Foundation

Two Central Indiana organizations part of a $1 billion philanthropic collaborative announced they had filled new leadership roles Thursday.

In a joint news release, the Board of Directors of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced Thursday that Jennifer Bartenbach was named its next CEO while the Board of The Indianapolis Foundation announced Dr. Lorenzo Esters has been named as its next president.

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The two new leaders will succeed Brian Payne, president and CEO of CICF and president of The Indianapolis Foundation. Payne, who will retire June 30 after 23 years of service, said he was "honored and grateful" to the foundation and staff during his tenure, the release stated.

Jennifer Bartenbach named CEO of Central Indiana Community Foundation

Jennifer Bartenbach served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for CICF for the past 10 years. Prior to her time at CICF, she served on the administrative board at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

“Jennifer’s deep knowledge of CICF will allow her to quickly step in and be a major asset to the collaborative. I am confident that she will bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to serving our donors, our affiliates and the Indianapolis region.” said Mike Simmons in the release, Board Chair for CICF.

Bartenbach said she was excited to serve in the new role.

“I believe we will build upon a strong history to elevate donor service and philanthropic innovation and excellence throughout Central Indiana,” Bartenbach said in the release.

Dr. Lorenzo Esters named President for The Indianapolis Foundation

Dr. Lorenzo Esters brings more than 25 years of experience spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors, according to the release. Most recently, Lorenzo served as the chancellor for the Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis service area, where he managed an annual budget of roughly $58 million serving over 28,000 students.

Before Ivy Tech, Esters served as vice president for philanthropy with Strada Education Network. Esters currently serves on the boards of Fifth Third Bank, Visit Indy, and the Executive Committee of The Indianapolis Chamber, and is a member of the Chamber’s Business Equity for Indy Committee.

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“With excitement and anticipation, I look forward to joining The Indianapolis Foundation. The Indianapolis Foundation's history as one of the first community foundations in the United States and one of the oldest in the world and its multi-generational commitment to advancing racial equity and creating equitable opportunity was inspiring to me,” Esters said in the release.

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