Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County announces Community Impact Grant Initiative!
Have you heard? The Community Impact Grant Cycle is now open! This competitive grant initiative awards grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Letters of Intent due 9/12.
Each and every day, the Community Foundation strives to improve the lives of people who live, work and play in Monroe County. Through strategic grantmaking, the Foundation fuels innovative ideas and lasting impact by granting funds to nonprofits to meet our community’s most pressing needs and seize its most compelling opportunities. The Foundation strives to create impact that extends from early childhood development to aging, from basic needs to economic development, from the arts to the environment, and beyond.
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is currently accepting Letters of Intent for projects and programs that are forward thinking, community changing in their implementation, practical in their application and unique to the community. This year, the Community Foundation has not stipulated a focus area for granting. However, the Foundation prioritizes funding opportunities that address current community needs and opportunities through innovative solutions, collaboration, and sustainability.
For full details click HERE
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Zero Weeks Viewing and Doing Event- BTCC
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bloomington City Council Chambers
FREE
"Most Americans agree that family comes first, but the U.S. is the only industrialized country without paid family leave. In one of the richest countries in the world, having a baby, a medical emergency or an aging parent can erase a person’s financial future.
| Following the 90 minute screening of Zero Weeks, representatives from the Indiana Institute for Working Families will discuss where Indiana stands with respect to families’ access to paid leave. Participants will then have the opportunity to share their perspectives and personal stories with state and local lawmakers in attendance." |
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4th Annual Overdose Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
Monroe County Courthouse
Join the Indiana Recovery Alliance and Monroe County Pathways as we remember those we have lost, discuss keeping those still at risk safe, and come together publicly to end the stigma.
You are not alone.
Please bring a picture of your loved one and a candle. A space will be available to post messages and pictures.
There will be an opportunity for everyone to speak, as well as a few designated speakers.
Free naloxone and overdose training will be available.
We hope to see you there.
For More Information: Click Here!
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Big Hunger, Real Change: A Conversation with Andy Fisher
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Monroe County Public Library
This September, Bloomington will host Andy Fisher, author of Big Hunger and co-founder of the former national Community Food Security Coalition. In Big Hunger, Fisher outlines how the emergency food system, once a stop-gap for individuals and families in need, has become a fixture in communities across the US. Monroe County is no exception to this trend - pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks all play a vital role for many households.
Join us for an evening of conversation with Fisher, and a panel with community experts from the emergency food, healthcare, and housing sectors! The event will cover the content of Big Hunger, how it is reflected in Bloomington, how hunger persists within a larger context of structural inequality, and where we have opportunities to grow.
This event is co-hosted by: Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, Bloomington Township Trustee, Bloomington Food Policy Council
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37th Annual Harmony School Extravaganza
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Harmony School
The Extravaganza is Harmony’s annual community celebration offering plenty of exciting things to see and do for people of all ages! If the weather isn’t great, we’ll move all activities inside the school. There’s sure to be something for everyone, and it is open to the public, so invite your friends and neighbors! The event features: carnival booths and games, continuous live entertainment from local musicians and artists, a silent auction, local food vendors, and a haunted house. Funds raised from this event support much-needed scholarships for children in our community.
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United Way of Monroe County Presents: The Talent Show!
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018
7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Join United Way of Monroe County and their truly talented member agencies serving Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties for an entertaining evening of singing, dancing, and more unusual displays of talent by nonprofit agency representatives. Ticket proceeds from this show will benefit 25 area nonprofit agencies working to improve people’s lives by addressing our community’s most pressing needs.
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Nonprofit Training Opportunities
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How to Captivate and Engage Constituents with Your Website - Free Webinar!
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 2:30 pm ET
"Everything you do as a nonprofit organization leads people back to your website. It is the center of your marketing universe and home base of your brand. Does your website captivate and engage people or is it merely an online brochure with a few photos and mission statement?
In this session, we will share more than a decade of focus group research that reveals:
- The 5 elements of an engaging website
- The one thing every nonprofit should be thinking about, but isn't
- Real-world examples of nonprofit organizations that have mastered their online presence"
For More Information: Click Here!
#GivingTuesday Game Plan - Free Webinar!
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
"#GivingTuesday is the biggest giving day of the year and just 12 weeks away! The best way to have a successful Giving Tuesday is to build momentum online and offline. Join Kristal as she shares five components in cultivating a community of connected and engaged donors. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will receive a #GivingTuesday 12-week timeline."
For More Information: Click Here!
How to Use LinkedIn to Cultivate the Ideal Audience for your Fundraising Events - Free Webinar!
Thursday, August 30th, 2018 2:00 pm ET
"You’ve planned out your fundraising events for the year. Your marketing plan is finalized. The board, volunteers, and staff are ready to help. Now it’s time to use the most powerful networking tool available to get the right people to attend your events.
In this leadership webinar, we will show you a step-by-step strategy that everyone on your team can use. We will teach you how to identify your ideal event audience and connect with them on LinkedIn. Then, we will show you an event sales funnel to drive ticket purchases/RSVPs/attendance."
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Introduction to Project Budgets
August 29, 2:00 PM (ET)
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don't know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. This class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. We will discuss:
- The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses
- How to estimate the realistic cost of a project
- What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal
For more info: Click HERE!
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Pets Alive Spay/Neuter Clinic
Full-Time Veterinarian
Perform spay/neuter surgeries and work our daily Wellness Clinic. Veterinary technicians and administrative assistants will provide support throughout surgeries and each clinic.
For More Information: Click Here!
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Global Giving rounded up 27 free resources that you can use to power through any fundraising campaign. From social media to graphic design to public relations, this list covers it all!
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