Nonprofit Network Newsletter
April 2019
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Little Lambs Daycare
is a Steuben County nonprofit organization providing quality care for children ages 0-5 years, as well as some after school programming. In the words of Amber Hukill, Little Lambs Executive Director, their mission is, “to provide the best quality care that we can, and make sure children are in a nurturing and fun environment.” Along with their status as a licensed childcare provider, their commitment to excellence means teachers are taking Child Development Associate classes through Early Childhood Alliance and applying for grants to fund new learning stations. They recently received funding for a woodworking bench to teach students a different set of skills, and their goal is to continue making these enhancements to their program in order to become a Level 4 Childcare Provider, the highest level on Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY rating system. “The kids are the reason why we’re here, they’re our purpose,” said Amber Hukill.
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Involve your board members in the fundraising process from start to finish. Ask board members to identify 3-4 "groups" they fit in - church, social clubs, family, workplace, etc. Within those groups, encourage them to think of anyone who would be interested in learning more about your nonprofit...then help them get connected! Board members can invite potential donors to volunteer or attend events. They can share your nonprofit's posts on social media and serve as an ambassador through word of mouth. Finally, board members can help thank donors and show their appreciation for making a gift. Fundraising is deeply personal, so this strategy of involving multiple people and utilizing their close connections with others is a great way to build support for your nonprofit.
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NEW! MAY NONPROFIT TRAINING
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Nonprofit Board Boot-camp
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May 22, 2019 from 8 - 9:30 a.m.
As a follow-up to our December Nonprofit Board training, SCCF is now offering an additional workshop for local nonprofits!
Serving on a nonprofit board can be a big commitment. To help break down the responsibilities of board members and provide some resources, SCCF is offering this board boot-camp in collaboration with Downtown Angola Coalition and Holy Family Episcopal Church. This training is open to all Steuben County not-for-profit boards, and both new and long-time board members are invited to attend.
Please RSVP by May 15.
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Nonprofit Networking Event
May 29, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.
at Scoops Ice Cream
Join SCCF at
Scoops for an Ice Cream Party. SCCF will pay for the treats, in exchange for great conversations between local nonprofit leaders about your ideas, challenges, current projects, and needs.
RSVP here for this informal event with just one agenda item: building connections with other nonprofit leaders.
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UPCOMING SCCF GRANT DEADLINES
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Art & Culture, Environment, Recreation, Community Development, Other:
April 30, 2019
Humanities Fund:
Ongoing
Community Funds:
Ongoing
New deadlines for 2019-2020 grants will be announced on our website soon.
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Internship Opportunity:
ACRES is now accepting applications for their paid summer intern program. More information is available
here.
Swap or donate items, or share information about a volunteer opportunity for your nonprofit here. Email
JoAnna to add your information to our Steuben County nonprofit "marketplace."
Please note that SCCF will have final discretion over content posted here.
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- Check here for workshops hosted by United Way of Noble County, the Community Foundation of Noble County, and the Dekko Foundation.
- The Paul Clarke Leadership Series at the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne addresses many of the topics included in SCCF's training series.
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STEUBEN COUNTY NONPROFIT DIRECTORY
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SCCF is often asked for a list of nonprofits serving the community, and we're always glad to point people to our
nonprofit directory website. If your organization's profile is missing new contact information, photos, or program details, please
send JoAnna your updates.
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