Community Foundation DeKalb County

Give Where You Live DeKalb is almost here!📣 From May 5th-May 9th, we will be raising funds for our Community Grantmaking Endowment Fund. This fund supports the Foundation’s quarterly grants to nonprofits and charitable organizations that serve DeKalb County. With a matching grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., your donation to the Community Grantmaking Endowment Fund will be TRIPLED! ✨ With your help, we can reach our goal and provide even more grants in the future! 🙌 To contribute: 📍 Visit our office 💻 Donate online at www.cfdekalb.org ✉️ Mail a check to P.O. Box 111, Auburn, IN 46706

Join us tomorrow for Part Two of our Grant Writing Workshop! Dr. Kelly Corey brings a wealth of knowledge to help your organization secure more funding.📄✨Don’t miss tomorrow's session! 🗓️April 15th: Telling Your Organization’s Story in a Grant Application 📍Trine University- Best Hall Room 221 in Angola, 1-2:30 PM ⌛ Last chance to register here: https://lnkd.in/gVVRF7yE

Save the date for Give Where You Live DeKalb 2025!🗓 From May 5th to May 9th, we will be raising funds for our Community Grantmaking Endowment Fund. This fund provides vital support for the Foundation's grants to nonprofits and charitable organizations that serve DeKalb County. With a match from Lilly Endowment Inc., your donation will be tripled!✨ Here's how you can give: 📍 Visit our office 💻 Donate online at www.cfdekalb.org ✉️ Mail a check to P.O. Box 111, Auburn, IN 46706

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🚨 Happening Tomorrow! 🚨 Our Grants Detective – How to Find Grant Opportunities workshop is just one day away! Join us Tuesday, March 25, from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Early Ford V8 Museum in Auburn to learn expert tips on uncovering funding opportunities for your organization. 🕵️♀️💡 Led by Kelly Corey, Collective Impact Consultant, this session will help you navigate the grant-seeking process with confidence! 📍 Location: Early Ford V8 Museum, Auburn ⏰ Time: March 25, 2025 | 1:00-2:30 PM 💲 Cost: Only $15! ✅ Register here: [https://lnkd.in/gtrB7zbC) We look forward to seeing you there! #GrantWriting #NonprofitSuccess #FundingOpportunities

Make your voice heard and attend the DeKalb 2040 Open House! 📣 DeKalb County is updating its Comprehensive Plan and needs your input. This plan will guide growth, development, and community priorities for years to come. 🌱🏙️ Stop by the last open house on Thursday, April 3, and share your thoughts on what matters most to you! 💬 Join the Public Open House: 📆 Thursday, April 3 | 5-7 PM | Butler City Hall Community Room 💻 Unable to attend in person? Share your ideas through the online survey at www.DeKalb2040.com Your voice matters—let’s build a better future together! 🌍✨

📢 Welcome Abigail Yeager to the CFDC Team! 🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce Abigail Yeager as our new Marketing Coordinator! Abigail is no stranger to the Community Foundation—she first connected with us as a member of DeKalb’s VOICE program (now Voices of Philanthropy), where she discovered her passion for nonprofits. A graduate of Eastside Junior-Senior High School and Trine University, Abigail brings a strong background in business administration and marketing. She has dedicated her time to several DeKalb County nonprofits, and now she’s excited to amplify CFDC’s impact through digital and print marketing. ✨ “DeKalb’s VOICE program showed me the importance of philanthropy and the value of getting involved in my community,” says Abigail. “I’m looking forward to creating more connections and furthering the mission of the Community Foundation DeKalb County.” Join us in welcoming Abby! 👏💙 #WelcomeAbby #CFDC #PhilanthropyInAction

Did you know that each year, The James Foundation awards a renewable four-year and two-year scholarship to each area DeKalb County High School. If you have a graduating senior who wants to apply - there are still a few days left to get those applications turned in. Reach out to Kendra at kklink@thejamesfoundation.org for an application or with questions.

If you’re looking to fund a project that makes a difference in DeKalb County, apply for a grant through Voices of Philanthropy! 💡 Who Can Apply? Nonprofits, schools, and community organizations with a project that benefits our community. 📅 Deadline: March 21, 2025 💰 Grant funding is available for initiatives that create lasting impact in DeKalb County! 📍 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g36zyRvm Don't miss out—apply before the clock runs out! ⏳ #FinalCall #GrantDeadline #VoicesOfPhilanthropy #CommunityImpact #YouthGrantmakers

📢 Are you looking for grant opportunities but not sure where to start? Join us for Grants Detective – How to Find Grant Opportunities on March 25, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Early Ford V8 Museum in Auburn! 🕵️♂️💰 Led by Kelly Corey, Collective Impact Consultant, this session will help you uncover funding sources and navigate the grant-seeking process with confidence. ✅ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gPpsnYhv Don't miss this chance to sharpen your grant writing skills and increase your organization’s impact! #GrantWriting #NonprofitFunding #CommunityImpact