New Pathways for the
ICF Foundation
Imagine a world where disadvantaged individuals are shown their own
power and potential. At the heart of coaching is the power to ignite social
change by pointing humans to their strengths. The ICF Foundation is on a
mission to instigate social change by helping coaches—and the coaching
industry at large—give back to local communities and the world and
continue the ripple effect of good.
A History of Giving
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Coaching World
Amy Friskney
Amy is the new Director of
Marketing and Outreach for
the ICF Foundation. She has
experience in both the forprofit and nonprofit sectors,
and is passionate about
bringing the two together in
winning partnerships. She
is charged with designing,
planning and implementing
the Foundation’s marketing
and development strategies.
She can be reached at
amy.friskney@
foundationoficf.org.
The ICF Foundation was founded in 2004 as a separate nonprofit entity from ICF with
a focus on education, research and charitable purposes. The Foundation is funded
through several sources, including:
• Donations from new and renewing ICF Members via ICF’s online
membership application.
• Proceeds from sales of some ICF Members’ books.
• Support from ICF Global.
Past ICF Foundation initiatives have included partnerships with nonprofits and
nongovernmental organizations, such as Leaderspring, Coaching for Results, the
National Education Association and UNICEF; grants benefiting several school districts
in the United States; and scholarships for coaches to attend ICF Advance 2013:
Cultural Competency.