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Hendricks County Women's Giving Circle

Welcome to the Hendricks County Women's Giving Circle!

Learn more about HC Women's Giving Circle Grants and the 2025 Grantees!
The Hendricks County Women’s Giving Circle (HCWGC) is a women’s philanthropy group, a program of the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF). This group is designed to provide financial support for local nonprofit organizations while encouraging philanthropy and community engagement among women in Hendricks County.
Each member donates annually to support the nonprofits selected through a grant application process. The Giving Circle officially launched in the spring of 2025. The membership gathers for a “Meet & Greet” in the spring and then met 3 more times throughout the year to award the selected nonprofits with grants.
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2026 Meeting Dates (all events are at the Washington Township Pavilion from 5:30 -7:00 pm)

  • February 24 – Meet & Greet
  • June 3 – Grant Award Night
  • September 9 – Grant Award Night
  • November 4 – Grant Award Night

Membership for 2026 is now complete. We are excited to see what we will accomplish this year as a dynamic group of women passionate about making a difference for women and children right here in Hendricks County! 2027 Membership will open in November 2026.

Here are the steps to becoming a member and participating in the Giving Circle:

Step 1

Donate $300 to become a member of the Hendricks County Women’s Giving Circle. The deadline for 2026 membership is January 19, 2026.

Step 2

All donations will be pooled and these dollars will be awarded in 2026 to local nonprofits serving women and children.

Step 3

HCCF will notify qualified nonprofits that grant applications for funding from the HCWGC are open from January – February 2026. Nonprofits will apply through the Community Foundation’s grant application process.

Fundraising for Small Nonprofits

Tuesday, June 16, 20268:00 am
Wednesday, June 17, 20265:00 pm

MADE@Plainfield
1610 Reeves Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168

Your organization is doing exceptional work. You are passionate about your mission. The potential is great, if only more funding were available. Effective fundraising practices can be adapted to meet the unique realities of smaller nonprofits. Efficiently use your time and existing resources – including board members and other volunteers – to achieve your fundraising goals.

Agenda – Day 1
8:00: Continental Breakfast (Provided by HCCF)
8:30: Introductions and Expectations
9:15: Today’s Philanthropic Landscape
10:15: Break
10:30: The Fundraising Cycle / The Six Rights of Fundraising; The Right Reason: Case for Support; Mission Statements
12:00: Lunch (Provided by HCCF)
1:15: The Right Gift; Gift Range Charts; Fundraising Readiness Assessment
3:00: Break
3:15: The Right Person; Staff, Board of Directors, Volunteers; Developing Constituencies
5:00: Adjourn

Agenda – Day 2
8:00: Continental Breakfast (Provided by HCCF)
8:30: Review and Reflect
9:00: The Right Amount: Ability; Qualifying Prospective Donors; The Right Time
10:15: Break
10:30: Making the Philanthropic Request
12:00: Lunch (Provided by HCCF)
1:15: Overview of Other Fundraising Opportunities; Philanthropic Foundations; Corporate Giving; Special Events; Online Giving; Major Gifts; Planned Giving
3:00: Break
3:15: Action Plan: Develop an individualized checklist/plan to guide your organization’s fundraising efforts
4:30: Course Wrap Up & Reflections
5:00: Adjourn

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Storytelling for Impact – A Leadership Workshop Two-Part Series

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
8:30 am – 12:00 pm

MADE@Plainfield
1610 Reeves Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168

NOTE: At the end of the October training, each participating organization will be assigned one of three 90-minute follow-up sessions on November 17, 2026.

In a world where nonprofit missions compete for attention, funding, and trust, your story is your greatest asset.

Storytelling for Impact is a dynamic two-part leadership workshop designed to help organizations reconnect with their origin, clarify their mission, and communicate with greater authenticity and alignment. This interactive experience combines strategic messaging, team building, and sector-specific application to help leaders harness the power of storytelling for internal clarity and external engagement.

Whether you’re focused on fundraising, advocacy, team culture, or community partnerships—this training equips you to lead with voice, vision, and value.

We encourage up to 3 people from each organization to attend this training: ED or CEO, Board Chair, and the lead organizational storyteller.

Session 1 (October 27 8:30am – 12:00pm) – Story as Strategy and Team Culture*

This large-group session invites nonprofit leaders across sectors to:
– Explore the power of their organization’s origin story
– Reconnect with their mission and values
– Identify key audiences and tailor messages accordingly
– Leverage story for internal alignment and external communication
– Strengthen team connection through meaningful story-based activities

Bonus Impact: This session also functions as a high-quality team-building experience, giving staff and leaders a shared language and renewed sense of purpose.

*Continental Breakfast provided by HCCF

Session 2 (November 17: 8:30am – 10:00am; 11:00am – 12:30pm; 2:00pm – 3:30pm) – Sector-Based Story Application Labs

Organizations will be assigned one of the 90-minute breakout sessions, which offer hands-on coaching and peer learning in a field-specific context.

*Light, time-appropriate refreshments provided by HCCF

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