April 2024 Newsletter

Did you know, in our 35 years we have a total of 117 funds! To us, that sounds like 117 ways we can contribute to UC each year. That’s a lot!

To date, we have;

46 Scholarships, 36 Designated, 18 Field of Interest, 8 Unrestricted, 6 Donor Advised, 2 Operating, and 1 Agency.

Every fund provides grants back to Union County in a big way.

Curious about starting your own fund?

To start an Unrestricted Fund it takes $5,000 to get it established. But through the Lilly Gift VIII matching opportunity, you can establish an Unrestricted Fund for only $1,667! Now is the perfect time to take advantage of these matching opportunities!

There are many ways to create your lasting legacy. Reach out to us and lets have a conversation!

Adult scholarships are now available until May 31st! You must be 21 years old, a graduate of Union County High School and a current Union County resident. Please click the button below to access our online application.

You can reach out to Jackie Harvey for any questions; jharvey@ucfoundationinc.org

Community Impact Spotlight

The Union County Youth League has been working hard to finish up the new batting cage! This project was made possible by gifts from local businesses and individuals that was then matched with a grant from the foundations Community Impact Fund! UCYL is a great organization that is highly attended by many children in the community. Great job everyone!

Gift VIII

Our positive change is growing little by little! 

These funds are the most flexible money that is granted back into Union County! Triple your impact today by donating to one of these funds; 



Bath State Bank Unrestricted Fund

Eunice E. Dare Unrestricted Fund

First Merchants Bank Unrestricted Fund

H. Edward Woodruff Family Unrestricted Fund

J’s Dairy Inn Unrestricted Fund

Max & Dorothy Bertch Family Community Endowment

Miles Family Unrestricted Fund

Union County Foundation Community Impact Fund

You never know how your gift will matter, but we guarantee it will be beneficial to you county!

2024 Summer Intern Position Available!

Marketing and Special Projects Intern

Employment dates; June 1, 2024- August 16, 2024

Position Summary: 

Intern will focus on marketing activities, special events & projects and administrative duties during the period of summer semester of 2024. The intern will typically work 35 hours per week during office open hours, as well as during events taking place outside of typical business hours.  

Areas of Responsibility: 

Help with all the marketing activities designed to encourage giving & philanthropy

Help create monthly e-newsletter

Create content for and update social media 

Help plan and execute summer/fall special events 

Document ongoing projects and activities for marketing purposes and records keeping 

Help coordinate volunteers participating in events

Perform administrative and office support activities 

Field telephone calls, filing, guest greeting and online communications. 

Assist with ad-hoc projects or requests as requested by the Director

Qualifications: 

Current full or part-time student enrolled in an Indiana university or college 

Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills, 

Must possess advanced computer and internet skills, 

Must display interest in community leadership and philanthropy, 

Must display commitment to professionalism and confidentiality

Flexibility in schedule 

Please email your resume to jharvey@ucfoundationinc.org

Summer events starting soon!

Be sure to check out these events all summer long! FREE admission, FREE family fun, and FREE music! See their Facebook pages for more information. 

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