Grants for Organizations

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The Madison County Community Foundation has been providing funding to our community since 1992. The funds originate from donor advised funds, agency endowments, scholarships and other types of restricted funds. In addition, grants to community organizations are also supported through competitive grants awarded from unrestricted funds in the Foundation.

We create our primary impact through our grantmaking. MCCF currently manages over 200 charitable funds created by individuals, families, businesses and organizations for charitable purposes. Income from these funds annually provides grants to organizations and projects and programs to improve the quality of life within our community. MCCF provides meaningful, long-term and permanent ways for people to give back to their community and to causes and organizations that matter to them.

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Nonprofit Summit

Impact Madison Grants

Madison County Nonprofit Summit

January 30, 2025

11:30 - 3:45 pm*

Flagship Enterprise Center

2705 Enterprise Drive, Anderson

*Social hour to follow

Nonprofits who intend to apply for grants from the Madison County Community Foundation in 2025 should plan to attend. Participation is a factor in grant decision-making.

It is encouraged that more than one representative from each organization attend. The summit is open to staff, board members, volunteers, and community members.

**This event replaces the Grant Information Session.

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- Building and Working with a Board
- Agency Endowments
- Events and Fundraising: Strategy and Evaluation
- Connecting People and Purpose: Meaningful Engagement & Retention of Volunteers & Staff
- Nonprofit Success: Assessment for a Healthy Organization:
- Nonprofit Strategic Storytelling
Full schedule of sessions and speakers will be released in January.
Discover opportunities and process for 2025 Impact Grants from the Madison County Community Foundation.
Engaging schedule of keynote and breakout sessions designed to enhance the growth and impact of your nonprofit organization.
Network with Madison County nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members.

Community Minded Changemakers . . . Unlock the Full Potential of Collaboration and Connection

Empowering Our Partners Series

The Empowering our Partners education series is Madison County Community Foundation’s commitment to supporting our nonprofit partners in a variety of ways. Our goal of this 5-part series is to provide learning opportunities to build your organizational capacity as well as expand your professional networks.

During our annual grant information session, attendees were surveyed on the topics that would be most beneficial. More than 50 Madison County serving agencies attended and shared their educational priorities. The session topics are a direct reflection of their responses.

We have engaged Hedges, a nonprofit consulting firm based in Indianapolis, to lead three of the sessions, local agency experts for one session, and our very own President for one session. Learn more about Hedges by visiting their website: https://www.hellohedges.com.

Revisiting Mission, Vision, Values
This session covers best practices in creating vision, mission, and values statements and provides the opportunity for organizations to revisit these key organizational statements to better guide their strategies, decisions, and teams. Led by Hedges, an Indianapolis based non-profit consulting firm.	August 14, 2024 — 9am-11am, (Optional networking lunch afterwards.) $10/person for session only; $20/person for session + networking lunch
Marketing and Development
Marketing and Development This session covers best practices in creating vision, mission, and values statements and provides the opportunity for organizations to revisit these key organizational statements to better guide their strategies, decisions, and teams. Led by Hedges.	September 10, 2024 — 1pm-2:30pm
Fundraising Essentials for Board Members
In this session, individuals looking to fulfill the fundraising responsibilities of nonprofit board membership will learn successful ways to engage in the four-part fundraising process. Led by Hedges.	November 12, 2024 - 1pm-2:30pm	Register Online
Building and Working with a Board
Building and Working with a Board This session, designed for non-profit directors, will focus on the differences in board and staff responsibilities and the policies needed to ensure your organization is protected from risk. Organizations participating in this session will receive a complimentary digital copy of Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Third Edition (Book 1) by Richard T. Ingram. Led by Ben Davis, MCCF President.	Postponed: New Date to be Determined
Creating Competitive Grant Proposals
This session focuses on what an organization needs to do to become grant ready and the components necessary to create a winning grant proposal. Led by Hedges.	December 11, 2024 — 9am-11am, (Optional networking lunch afterwards.)	Register Online

Impact Madison Grants

*2025 Grant Opportunities will be announced at the Nonprofit Summit on January 30, 2025

The Impact Madison Fund is a permanent fund that helps MCCF meet emerging local needs through strategic grantmaking to our nonprofit partners. Grants from this fund reflect Madison County's unique people, issues, and ideas. The Impact Madison Fund helps us support long-term solutions, respond quickly to emergencies, and meet the changing social, cultural, and educational needs our community faces.

Impact Madison Grants: Grants are made to support projects and programs of non-profit agencies located in or serving residents of Madison County in the following focus areas: Arts, Culture, and History, Health and Human Services, Education, Thriving Community (animal welfare, recreation, parks, etc.), and Women and Children.

Proposals are reviewed by a diverse committee made up of community volunteers and Board Members, which makes funding recommendations to the Foundation Board of Directors. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, funds are awarded.