Impact through volunteering
My mom got me involved with volunteer work from a young age. She and my dad did volunteer work throughout their careers, and I was always brought along to events or meetings. Going to all these meetings and events, I quickly learned the importance of giving back to the community. As I got older, my […]
Fundraising in a Nonprofit World
Fundraising is an interesting topic. Trends change by the minute, sometimes by the second. As a result of being on A and A Township VFD INC., in Eminence, Indiana, I have learned quickly how word of mouth and social media presence has helped raise dollars for our efforts. Facebook is helpful. When we hold an […]
Why Thrive Grants Matter in Morgan County
Transparency is key to building trustworthy relationships. CFMC offers a variety of grants. You can visit our website here to learn more about the three grants CFMC offers: https://cfmconline.org/grant-opportunities/. We recently received a question from a community member as to how we can make a judgement for what is best for the community. The Center […]
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
The 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Morgan County through the Community Foundation of Morgan County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 146 scholarships statewide and 2 Scholarship(s) will be awarded in Morgan County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a […]
The 4-1-1: Empower Your Community to Thrive
CFMC aims to enhance the quality of life for current and future Morgan County residents. Through competitive Thrive community development grants, we strive to empower and engage Morgan County communities by improving the quality of life. Civic organizations and non-profits addressing community development needs are encouraged to apply. Projects should address the social determinants of […]
Introducing CFMC’s Thrive Grants
As many of you know, in 2019, CFMC completed a countywide survey and outreach initiative identifying Morgan County communities’ priorities, challenges, and opportunities for creating healthier, happier communities. Survey results by hometown and from our youth can be found here: https://cfmconline.org/community-development/. In the fall of 2020, CFMC hired their first ever Community Development Officer (CDO), […]
Three Ways to Engage and Develop Employees
The most critical asset for every organization? Its people. Place your focus there, and positive results will follow. The challenge? Engaging and developing employees can be the most difficult thing that we face as leaders. Here are three key priorities which can really make a difference: Promote Self-Awareness. Self-understanding is paramount in life for each […]
Community Foundation Grant Brings Training Opportunities
A Capacity Grant from the Community Foundation of Morgan County will bring a new level of expertise to our staff members who work directly with shelter residents. Recognizing the need to support many of our residents as they work to overcome addiction, Stability First currently employs a Licensed Addictions Counselor and two Certified Recovery Specialists. […]
Monrovia Middle School Mentoring Program Re-started
Monrovia Middle School was granted the opportunity to re-start its student mentoring program during the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. Originally developed and launched pre-Covid 19, the Monrovia Middle School Mentoring Program was underway in 2019-2020 for Monrovia’s middle school students to partner with community members to develop skills for future success. This […]
Funding Future Medical Leaders from Morgan County
Every year, thanks to The Community Foundation of Morgan County’s (CFMC’s) generous fundholders and donors, we award close to 60 scholarships to Morgan County’s high school seniors totaling over $150,000. If you are a student wondering why scholarships matter, have wondered how to establish your own scholarship fund, or wanted to understand the impact scholarships […]