07/01/2026
📣 Calling All Hancock County Nonprofit Organizations!
The Rotary Club of Greenfield is excited to invite Hancock County-based nonprofit organizations to apply to participate in the People's Choice portion of our annual Steak'n, Bake'n Fundraising Event!
This is more than just a fun evening—it's a unique Rotary Grant Opportunity designed to help local nonprofits raise new funds, increase awareness for their mission, and compete for additional grant dollars.
📅 Event Date: Saturday, September 19
📍 Hancock County Fairgrounds
How It Works
Community members will purchase tickets to attend the Steak'n, Bake'n Raffle Event featuring:
🥩 Steak dinner
🎲 Games
🎟 Reverse raffle
Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to donate to participating nonprofits and vote for their favorite organization during the People's Choice competition.
Rotary will distribute funds raised through ticket sales and evening activities to the nonprofits that raise the most funds in three separate budget categories, so your organization only competes against nonprofits of similar size.
Annual Nonprofit Budget Categories:
• Up to $100,000
• $100,001–$250,000
• $250,001 and up
Apply by Email by July 29 at 5:00 PM
Your application must include:
• A brief description of your organization, mission statement, and summary of impact (include contact name, phone number, and email)
• Your most recent year financials (Balance Sheet + Profit & Loss for 2025 OR Statement of Financial Position + Statement of Activity for 2025)
Applicants will also:
• Present a brief elevator speech at the Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 noon at Greenfield Christian Church. Rotarians will select the top 12 nonprofits (4 from each budget category).
• Provide staff or volunteers to participate and interact with event attendees on September 19 if selected.
Fundraising Opportunity
The top 12 nonprofits may begin fundraising for this event on August 21, with fundraising ending at 9:00 PM on the night of the event.
Each nonprofit keeps all funds they raise.
The top two nonprofits in each budget category will keep all funds raised and split the event profits for their category.
🏆 Plus, there is an additional $1,000 People's Choice Award presented to the nonprofit receiving the most votes during the event.
Fundraising ideas include:
• Facebook donation campaigns
• Direct mail
• Encouraging donors, supporters, and board members to attend
Important Guidelines
• Help promote the event through your organization's social media and donor network.
• Fundraising begins August 21 only if your organization is selected as one of the top 12.
• Donations collected prior to the event must be documented (bank deposits, website verification, etc.) and turned in by:
➡️ Friday, September 11
➡️ Friday, September 18
• Final donations must be submitted by 9:00 PM on the night of the event. Donations received after that time will not be considered.
• Facebook Giving, PayPal, matching gifts, and other online donations require a receipt.
• Each selected nonprofit must "sell/buy" 4 event tickets, which reserves seating for four representatives. Purchasing 8 tickets reserves a full table.
• At least one representative must attend the event.
• Each nonprofit will have space for swag, posters, brochures, and other promotional materials.
Allowed donations:
✔ Cash
✔ Checks (postdated and payable to your organization)
✔ Credit cards
Not allowed:
✘ Checks from your own organization
✘ Donations previously intended for another purpose
Questions?
Join one of our Microsoft Teams Q&A sessions:
📅 Friday, July 10 | 9:00–9:45 AM
https://tinyurl.com/SNB-Fundraiser-7-10
📅 Friday, July 17 | 9:00–9:45 AM
https://tinyurl.com/SNB-Fundraiser-7-17
If you know of another Hancock County-based nonprofit that did not receive this information, please share this opportunity with them—they are welcome to apply!
For questions:
📧 Michele Crews – [email protected]
📧 Lynda Kosh – [email protected]
Let the FUNdraising begin!
