Harrison County Community Foundation

Did you know HCCF also offers adult scholarships? The deadline to apply is this Thursday, October 31!

Check out these HCCF scholarship opportunities! Deadlines are approaching on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Join us for the final board governance training of 2024!

The Fundraisers Group is a collection of dedicated and passionate individuals who represent various nonprofits that serve Harrison County, whether staff, board members, or volunteer fundraisers. The group meets for a brown bag lunch every other month, providing a free and open space for attendees to come together and learn. On October 2nd from noon to 1 pm, we'll dive into Board Recruitment in Rural Communities with an engaging presenter, Ed Cortas, from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. Ed will discuss identifying the ideal volunteer profile before initiating recruitment efforts and exploring effective recruitment strategies tailored for small and rural communities. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us. Drinks are provided by the Foundation. RSVP by Tuesday, October 1st at https://lnkd.in/gAuqhTpG.

Harrison County Community Foundation will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, during our regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Enjoy your holiday!

The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce a grant award of $350,000 to the Town of Corydon for the construction of an 8,000-square-foot concrete all-wheels skatepark and fingerboard table. The skatepark will be located on the former Gerdon Auto property between East Chestnut Street and Little Indian Creek on the east side of town. It will be adjacent to the new playground and restrooms which was part of the Rice Island extension project. The development of the skatepark is a grassroots effort initiated by Sam Miller and Gary Graves, local skaters who recognized the need and drove the project. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gUtN54C6.

Having a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes your financial goals positions you to secure your future amidst life's expected and unexpected transitions—and empowers you to make a difference in the world! Whether married, never married, divorced, or widowed, it is important for women to participate in both financial and legacy planning. Join us for Empower Women: Secure Your Future and Legacy on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 4:30 pm to learn how to do just that. Register online at hccfindiana.org/events.

Join Al Cornish for an engaging workshop on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 10 am to noon. This session will explore strategies to foster an inclusive environment and promote a culture of belonging with a focus on the following topics designed to provide a foundational understanding of DEI&B: · Why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are Important? · Understanding the Diversity Dimensions · Diversity Dimensions and YOU · DEI&B Definitions · Action Planning Register online at hccfindiana.org/events.

HCCF is seeking candidates to fill the position of Marketing & Communications Officer. The Marketing & Communications Officer takes a lead role in assessing the Foundation’s marketing and communications needs and strategically develops a marketing plan that adheres to the HCCF brand and effectively communicates key messaging. The Marketing & Communications Officer executes the day-to-day implementation and project management of the marketing plan and editorial calendar across various channels under the supervision of the Director of Development.  For more information and the link to apply, log onto hccfindiana.org/careers.

BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING TO TAKE PLACE IN AUGUST! Nonprofits applying for grant funding through HCCF are required to have at least one current board member who has completed an HCCF-approved nonprofit board governance training program. Besides this requirement, HCCF encourages nonprofit board and staff members to take advantage of this training opportunity to increase their knowledge. HCCF will hold this one-day nonprofit board governance training session on Saturday, August 17, 2024 and Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Each session will last from 9 am to 3 pm in the Foundation’s conference room. Lunch will be provided. Participants must attend the entire training to earn a certificate of completion. The cost of the training is $100, which will be refunded after successful completion of the training. The training session will be led by Ed Cortas, Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Consulting. Participants will learn how a board of directors can best make decisions that steer the nonprofit’s work. They will also learn about board members' legal duties and responsibilities and how they are accountable to the Internal Revenue Service, the state Attorney General and the communities they serve. For more information or to sign up for the board training opportunity, contact Dakota Benavidez, Office Manager, at (812) 738-6668 or dakotab@hccfindiana.org, or register online at https://lnkd.in/gZw5Md7Y.