Harrison County Community Foundation

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 [email protected], or register online at https://lnkd.in/gZw5Md7Y.

The Foundation allotted $75,000 of the matching grant funding to support participating Harrison County nonprofit organizations working in substance abuse recovery and treatment, including the Genesis House, Freed From Within, and House of New Beginnings. These nonprofits were offered a 1:1 match from Lilly Endowment Inc., which was available to these entities on a first-come, first-served basis. HCCF is proud to announce the full $75,000 goal has been reached between the participating organizations, and matching funds have been exhausted for this opportunity.

Join us on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at noon for a dynamic workshop on "Fundraising Program Evaluation: How to Evaluate What is Working," led by Becki Romans with the Province of Our Lady of Consolation. The workshop will take place at Harrison County Community Foundation. Gain valuable insights into assessing the effectiveness of your fundraising initiatives and learn practical techniques to measure success. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your evaluation skills and optimize your fundraising strategies. Secure your spot today for this informative session! For more information on this session, please contact Michelle Dayvault, Director of Development, at [email protected]. Register online at https://lnkd.in/gEFugKzn.

Harrison County Community Foundation will be closed this Thursday, July 4, 2024, and Friday, July 5, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 8:30 am. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

In a bittersweet moment, after a decade of dedicated service, Sarah Travis bids farewell to Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) due to health reasons. Starting as an Administrative Assistant and later transitioning into the role of Office Manager, Sarah's contributions have been invaluable, and her daily presence will be sincerely missed. As we express our gratitude for Sarah's commitment and the array of talents she brought to our team, we also warmly welcome Dakota Benavidez to the HCCF family as the new Office Manager. Dakota comes with a wealth of experience in office administration, recordkeeping, data entry, inventory management, operations, and customer service, making her a valuable addition to our team. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gd_rGETE.