Nonprofit Resource Hub
The Wayne County Foundation is committed to empowering local nonprofits with the resources they need to make a meaningful impact in our community. The Nonprofit Resource Hub is the place to go for all things nonprofit related to the Wayne County Foundation. If you’re looking for additional community nonprofit information, check out our Nonprofit Pulse page!
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2026 Overview
March 1: Grant Cycle I Applications Open
March 25: More than Food Consulting Webinar-Food as Medicine
March 31: Grant Cycle Applications Close @ 5 PM
April 21: More than Food Consulting Webinar-Culture & Pantry Environment
This free webinar will take place from 2-3 PM and will discuss creating a welcoming, trauma-informed, strength-based environment that respects the dignity of each neighbor. Join the webinar here. For more information, contact Brian Schleeper at brian@waynecountyfoundation.org or 765-962-1638.
May 28: Grant Writing 201
We’re excited to announce our next training opportunity! The Foundation will be hosting Beyond the Narrative: Advanced Strategies for Navigating the Modern Grant Landscape on May 28. This course will be taught by Morgan Carpenter of Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting, who presented our last grant workshop in October 2025. It will cover more advanced topics related to grant writing, but attendance at the previous session is not required. She will cover topics including strategic grant decision-making and organizational readiness, alignment across narrative, outcomes, and budget in grant proposals, and using AI tools in grant work. It will take place from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St., Richmond. The cost of the course is $75, which includes a workbook and lunch. The deadline to register is May 11. Click here to register.
June: Grant Cycle I Awards Announced
July 24: Lead with Purpose Registration Deadline
The Foundation’s final professional development opportunity of the year will begin in August with Lead With Purpose. This virtual course is taught by Hedges, an Indianapolis based company that works with nonprofits, foundations, corporations, and public entities to help them increase their skills and knowledge to maximize their impact. It is designed for executive directors, CEOs, board members, potential board members and community leaders. It features eight sessions that meet every other Thursday from 12-1:30 PM starting August 6 and ending November 5. Topics include Nonprofit Fundamentals, Effective Staff and Board Roles and Fundraising Essentials for Board Members. We’re offering it at a discounted rate of $250 for two individuals from the same organization; the course is designed to be taken by both.
You can find more information on the course on the Hedges website , and registration is available here. Registrations will be accepted through July 24.