We are helping organizations help themselves. Donor support allowed us to bring The Fundraising School from The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to Muncie to present Developing Annual Sustainability. Organizations with endowments were invited to send a representative to attend the two-day course that was provided at no cost. Representatives of 23 organizations participated in the class. They received fundraising education, skills, and resources. We have hosted similar courses in the past and hope to bring more classes in the future.
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We have responded to educational needs in our community, too. In late 2016, the Foundation established the Robert P. Bell Teacher Grant Fund. This fund supports the Robert P. Bell Education Grants Program. The program gives teachers continued access to grants for creative and innovative classroom projects. In August, we announced our plan to raise the fund balance to $25,000 to celebrate 25 years of Bell Grants - a fundraising goal of $15,000. Thanks to generous donors, including a $10,000 match, we not only met our goal, but exceeded it by $6,828. Additionally, the Foundation administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Delaware County. This year we celebrated 20 years of Lilly Scholars. Since the program began, more than 50 Delaware County High School students have received this prestigious award. These scholars received full tuition and fees to an Indiana school amounting to more than $4 million collectively. This strategic initiative from Lilly Endowment is working to raise the level of education attainment in Indiana.
