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The Putnam County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1985 to administer funds, award grants and provide leadership, enriching the quality of life and strengthening community in Putnam County. The Community Foundation administers more than 220 funds for donors supporting a variety of charitable activities and has awarded more than $7.7 million dollars in grants and scholarships.

THE NONPROFIT LEARNING SERIES IS BACK!

The Putnam County Community Foundation and Montgomery County Community Foundation have teamed up again to bring you the 2013 Nonprofit Learning Series. Our next workshop is:

Safeguarding Your Nonprofit and Internal Controls June 10 , 2013 Phil Purcell

As fiduciary agents of charitable gifts and other revenue to be used for the public good, nonprofit staff, boards and other volunteers must exercise prudent due care pursuant to legal, ethical and financial standards and best practices. This highly interactive session will provide a thorough review of policies and procedures to safeguard your nonprofit against negligence or intentional abuse. The role of the board of directors will be explained in detail. Specific strategies and internal controls will be reviewed to help any size organization make certain it is protected. Check lists with clear "how to's" for both board and staff to easily implement will be shared.

The workshops will all be from 11-2 pm with lunch provided. It will be at the Inn at DePauw in Greencastle, IN. The workshop is $25 per person or $15 if paid and registered by June 3rd.

Click here for a 2013 Nonprofit Learning Series brochure.

Click here for a registration form.

NEWS & EVENTS

Parker Family Scholarship to support Ag and Theater Students - The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced that the family of Rick and Vickie Parker of Stilesville has established a new scholarship endowment that will benefit Putnam County students in perpetuity. Read the entire story HERE.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient Announced - Kathryn (Katie) Welch, daughter of Debra Welch and Thomas Welch, has been named the Putnam County Community Foundation’s 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar (LECS). The prestigious scholarship will provide full tuition and fees for four years’ attendance at the Indiana college or university of her choice. Read the complete story HERE.

New Fire Truck Received with Foundation Help -The Putnam County Community Foundation's philanthropic grant of $4,893.00 made the difference in Walnut Creek Fire Protection District winning a $150,000 grant for a new fire truck from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Read entire story HERE.

Philanthropic Youth Leaders Sought by Community Foundation - Do you want to serve and make a difference in Putnam County? Are you a high school or college student interested in developing your leadership skills while learning about philanthropy? If that describes then here is your chance. The Putnam County Youth Philanthropy Committee is receiving applications now for 2013-14 academic year. Read the entire story HERE. Apply Now.

Youth Philanthropy Committee to Hold Fundraiser - Almost Home will host the Putnam County Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Night on Thursday, March 7th from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Local students on the Youth Philanthropy Committee will assist servers that evening. All tips and donations will benefit the Putnam County Youth Philanthropy Endowment. Read the entire story HERE.

Community Foundation History Book for Sale - At its annual holiday party on December 5, Vicki Timm, President of the Community Foundation announced the availability of a newly published book, Inspiring the Giving Spirit, which provides a comprehensive look at the first twenty-five years of the Foundation’s history and service to Putnam County. Read the entire story HERE.

Foundation Board Welcomes Rich and Whitaker - The Putnam County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors will be getting two new members on January 1, 2013. Jeffrey Rich and Vivian Whitaker of Cloverdale were elected to the Board in June of this year, and will serve a three-year term.
Read the entire story HERE.

Grantees Celebrate at Community Foundation Breakfast - An enthusiastic crowd was greeted by Putnam County Community Foundation Executive Director Elaine Peck to celebrate the Community Foundation’s 2012 Fall Grant Awards. The breakfast, provided by Putnam Inn, was held in the Community Room of Area 30, where it was announced that... Read entire story HERE.

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