Rogers, Azevedo take on key roles with Idaho Community Foundation
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Bill Buley covers the city of Coeur d'Alene for the Coeur d’Alene Press. He has worked here since January 2020, after spending seven years on Kauai as editor-in-chief of The Garden Island newspaper. He enjoys running. | June 19, 2025 1:07 AM
Heidi Rogers is known for her commitment to community service and her deep roots in Coeur d’Alene’s nonprofit sector.
And yes, even in retirement, she is busy.
Rogers is the past president of seven nonprofit organizations, and serves on the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Foundation, Kootenai Health Foundation and The Idaho Community Foundation’s board of directors.
She wanted to do more.
The retired CEO of the Northwest Council for Computer Education was recently elected vice chair of Idaho Community Foundation's board of directors.
"Being part of an organization dedicated to honoring donors' intentions and promoting philanthropy statewide is truly impactful," Rogers said Thursday.
Rogers is one of two Coeur d’Alene leaders who have taken on key roles in statewide philanthropy.
Joining her on the ICF board is Jody Azevedo, a longtime Coeur d’Alene resident and banking professional with more than 25 years of experience, including 21 years at Numerica Credit Union.
Azevedo has served with organizations like the North Idaho College Foundation, Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber and Rotary.
“We’re thrilled to have such dynamic, service-minded leaders representing North Idaho,” said Steve Burns, president and CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation. “Heidi and Jody are incredible ambassadors for their community and bring invaluable perspective to our statewide work.”
Rogers was also instrumental last year in establishing the Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation, an ICF affiliate of the Idaho Community Foundation.
Nearly $500,000 was pledged to the new foundation dedicated to helping local nonprofits, schools and community organizations. The foundation has an advisory committee work with the ICF board to oversee the distribution of grants.
Four recipients so far include Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance, Literacy Project of North Idaho, Museum of North Idaho and St. Vincent de Paul.
"The work of ICF makes a meaningful difference in the greater Coeur d’Alene community and helps create positive change throughout our state for the good," Rogers said.
ICF has another reason to celebrate. It recently surpassed a milestone of $200 million granted to Idaho communities since 1988 and is launching the "$200M Moment: Make More Good Possible" campaign, offering four Idahoans the opportunity to direct a $5,000-plus grant to a nonprofit of their choice.
“Community support is the backbone of our nonprofit sector. ICF provides a platform for donors to make meaningful, enduring contributions that address the unique needs of Northern Idaho," Rogers said.
The Bonner Community Food Bank recently received help from ICF.
The organization serves hundreds of households every month, many of them working families, seniors on fixed incomes and people experiencing temporary hardship, a press release said.
“It’s getting harder to meet the needs of our community,” said Debbie Love, executive director. “But support from donors and granting organizations like The Idaho Community Foundation keep us going.”
Info: idahocf.org/make-more-good-possible.php
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