August 23, 2019 – Counselor Breakfast
Join us for a morning event where scholarship recipients and donors meet! The 2018 Scholarship Appreciation Brunch is an opportunity for scholarship fundholders to meet the students they support and to learn how their generosity impacts lives locally. Additionally, scholarship recipients can engage with the gracious individual(s) who make their scholarship award possible.
July 20, 2019: Scholarship Appreciation Brunch
Join us for a morning event where scholarship recipients and donors meet! The 2018 Scholarship Appreciation Brunch is an opportunity for scholarship fundholders to meet the students they support and to learn how their generosity impacts lives locally. Additionally, scholarship recipients can engage with the gracious individual(s) who make their scholarship award possible.
July 11: An Evening with Friends
Join us for an evening with friends in Naples, Florida! Special thanks to our hosts, Jeannelle and Brian Brady & Lisa and Ron Fenech.
June 5th: Speaker – Dino Signore – Part 1
On Wednesday, June 5th, join us to hear from Dino Signore to listen and learn about the Fundamentals of Strategic Thinking 101.
January 25-26: Proposal Writing and Grant Management
Grants are central to a comprehensive fundraising plan, and so is grant management. Identify the right foundations, study their guidelines and write a compelling proposal – either on paper or online. Ensure that you manage the grant properly and conclude with a thorough report that can help your grant funding continue.
February 7: Minimizing Family Conflicts in Estate Planning
On February 7th, the Elkhart County Estate Planning Council will feature a panel discussion on Minimizing Family Conflicts in Estate Planning. At this first lunch-and-learn of the year, you will hear from professional advisors who handle different aspects of estate planning and how they best prevent family disagreements.
November 9: Preparing for Your Annual Audit
Did you know that not all charitable organizations are required to conduct an annual audit? Do you know if your organization needs an annual independent audit? Or does your organization need to simply prepare a different type of financial reporting?
December 6: Estate Planning Council
The Elkhart County Estate Planning Council will hold their December lunch-and-learn at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. Presentation will include a 2017 legislate update.
February 21: An Evening with Friends
Join us for an evening with friends in Naples, Florida! Special thanks to our hosts, Jeannelle and Brian Brady & Lisa and Ron Fenech.
February – March: Principles & Techniques of Fundraising
Maximize your fundraising success through this timeless course that teaches the tried-and-true practical skills of effective fundraising. Strengthen your fundraising abilities by learning proven fund development tools, and draft a specific fundraising plan to grow your organization. This course serves as the foundation for the rest of the curriculum.
2018 Elkhart County Children’s Summit
Elkhart County youth care workers, case managers, law enforcement professionals and others who work to improve the health and welfare of children are invited to attend this 10th annual daylong event featuring keynote speakers on child issues, opportunities for networking and continuing education credits.
August 21: An Evening with Friends
Join the Community Foundation for an evening with friends at The J Weaver Barn. Come casual and enjoy a night filled with food, friends, and a live performance by the Dave Bennett Quartet.