Three strategies of successful businesses
When it comes to getting a business off the ground and running the trick is that there is no trick. With a few simple, consistent steps, you can create an organization that serves the community and thrives in its mission. To accomplish this you have to employ these three strategies of successful businesses – so […]
2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists Celebrated
On February 17, the Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) hosted a dinner to celebrate the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship finalists from Morgan County. The scholarship will provide full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study […]
Let’s build momentum in our communities, together.
A few weeks ago, after our big snowstorm, I indulged in something I rarely do anymore as an adult – I went sledding. Ah yes, the excitement from speed and plastic sleds far too flimsy for adults. All the effort to put on enough layers before going outside, not to mention already sweating before leaving […]
We have our own magic right here in Morgan County!
Who has seen the new Disney film Encanto? Released in 2021 and streaming on Disney plus and in movie theaters, it tells this realistic, yet enchanting story of a multigenerational Columbian family, The Madrigals. Helmed by the matriarch, grandmother (Abuela), each family member has special gifts given from “a miracle” to help the family serve […]
CFMC’s 2022 Scholarship Applications Are Now Closed – Here’s What’s Next!
Thanks to our generous fundholders, CFMC provides over 60 scholarships each year for our high school seniors. On January 21st, application submissions closed. Fundholders and CFMC’s scholarship evaluation committee is currently underway evaluating scholarship applications. This year alone, 117 unique high school seniors applied to receive funding for a post high school program. Scholarships are […]
Effective Nonprofit Communications
The saying goes: “Kids today have it so easy. They get a text message when school is closed. I had to dial into the local radio and listen for 20 minutes sweating bullets to see if my school was on that alphabetical list.” It’s true, and it’s really one of the easiest examples of how […]
CFMC Capacity Grant Applications are Open!
CFMC aims to enhance the quality of life for current and future Morgan County residents.Through competitive impact grants, we strive to partner with strong community organizations and help leverage resources to create lasting impact.The foundation aims to support creative approaches to community needs by providing grants which will benefit a wide range of people. Capacity […]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As 2021 comes to an end, The Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) wants to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. While 2021 went by quickly, CFMC did a lot of great work in Morgan County last year. Our community is resilient and the efforts CFMC focused on […]
CFMC’s 2022 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open!
Have you heard the buzz? It’s scholarship season for Morgan County high school seniors attending a Morgan County school or for seniors living in Morgan County (such as Indian Creek High School). We’ve posted on our social media pages, and are working with each high school, but we are asking you to help us share […]
2021’s Community Development Efforts in Review
Before the pandemic, CFMC worked with a third party to survey every community within Morgan County. Both adults and youth were heard. Once surveys were completed, in-person focus groups were facilitated to dig deeper into desired changes, aspirations, and community concerns. We posted the results here on CFMC’s website: https://cfmconline.org/community-development/. You can read about survey […]