Learn about Alano Club and SCCF's January nonprofit training.
Nonprofit Newsletter
December 2019
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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Alano Club of Angola
“It started as a thought.” Bill Ramos, Executive Director of the
Alano Club of Angola, said the idea for the nonprofit came from a similar club in Detroit. He thought that Steuben County could benefit from a safe meeting place for people in recovery from alcohol and addiction to socialize and talk recovery. Ramos reached out to community members he had met through meetings and asked for their advice and expertise, which helped Alano Club become a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with the ability to provide hope and direction for people. Today, it’s a welcoming place in downtown Angola for those who are in recovery or still struggling, to come in and ask for help from people who have been in their shoes. It’s also a family friendly place – especially for karaoke night on Saturdays!
Join us January 14 at 10am at Sutton's Deli Banquet Room for a workshop on
Nonprofit Storytelling. SCCF will share tips about crafting the story of your nonprofit organization's work. Special guest, Mike Marturello from the Herald Republican will share some insights about how to work with media to get your story out.
This event is open to Steuben County nonprofit organizations. Please RSVP by January 8th.
This spring, Steuben County Community Foundation will be announcing new grant guidelines to help streamline and clarify the grants process starting in July 2020. Keep an eye out for more details to follow on our website and social media. The following dates are tentatively set for our Spring 2020 Nonprofit Capacity Building Series:
January 14, 10am-11:30am - Nonprofit Storytelling with the Herald Republican's Mike Marturello and SCCF's JoAnna Ness at Sutton's Deli Banquet Room
February 12 - New Grant Guidelines Workshop (special guest panelists to be announced soon!)
March 17 - Nonprofit Networking and Grants Q & A at the SCCF Office
April 14 - Mental Health and Wellness Workshop with Purdue Extension
UPCOMING SCCF GRANT DEADLINES
Education:
January 31, 2020
Women's Fund:
February 28, 2020
Arts, Culture, Environment:
April 30, 2020
Humanities Fund:
Ongoing
Community Funds:
Ongoing
FIST Grants:
Applications available now through April
Thank you to all the nonprofits who participated in SCCF's 2019 Nonprofit Wish List! The Community Foundation has already heard from donors who appreciated reading about the greatest needs of our local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and we hope it continues to be a useful resource for you throughout the next year. We're gathering your feedback to make next year's list even better. If you haven't already, please take this survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8B7XKV
On November 13th, Dr. Kelly Trusty led a group of representatives from Steuben County 501(c)(3) nonprofits in a discussion about their organizational needs and community-wide challenges. SCCF is thankful for the time and input given by all the attendees! Your discussions will be put to use as we determine future nonprofit capacity building projects.
If you would like a copy of the slides with the group's discussion points, please contact
jness@steubenfoundation.org.
MARKETPLACE
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.
HOLIDAY HOURS
The SCCF office will be closed from December 24-January 1, returning on January 2nd.
Search for grant funding from foundations outside of Steuben County. SCCF has purchased a 2 year subscription to Foundation Directory Online, which is a great resource for nonprofits to search a national database of grant opportunities. Stop by the SCCF office between 8:30am - 4:30pm to search for grant opportunities, or call the us with questions at 260-665-6656.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Questions? Suggestions for improvements? Contact
JoAnna. You may also provide feedback in this
anonymous survey.
