Nonprofit Support Network

06/15/2026

Don't miss this FREE session with Marcy Minton of The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.!

Learn how your organization's work connects to local community priorities and how to communicate that alignment more effectively to funders, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're applying for grants, building partnerships, or telling your impact story, understanding how your work fits into broader community goals can help strengthen your message.

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
📍 Innovation Connector

Register today!

Connecting nonprofits with the essentials they need to thrive. A partnership with Shafer Leadership Academy.

06/12/2026

When people talk about economic development in Muncie and Delaware County, nonprofits are often left out of the conversation.

But they shouldn’t be.

From healthcare and education to youth services and community support, nonprofits employ thousands of people locally, attract outside funding into our community, and help create long-term stability for the region.

In this new op-ed, Jena Ashby explores why nonprofits are more than charitable organizations. They are a major part of our local economy.

Read more:

Nonprofits are a critical but often overlooked engine of economic growth in Delaware County. When we talk about economic development, the conversation tends to revolve around major corporations, recognizable institutions, and large employers whose names anchor skylines and headlines.

06/11/2026

How does your organization’s work connect to larger community goals in Muncie and Delaware County? 🌎

Join us for the next session in our Nonprofit Essentials program as Marcy Minton, President & CEO ofThe Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., leads a conversation around aligning your organization’s work with local community priorities and plans.

Participants will learn more about existing community plans, desired community outcomes, and strategies for clearly communicating how their organization’s work supports those efforts, especially when connecting with funders and community partners.

📍 Innovation Connector
📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 9–10:30 a.m.
💲 FREE

We’d love to have you join us!
https://www.shaferleadership.com/nonprofit-support-network/

06/08/2026

What a special evening 💛

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Nonprofit Summer Social, helped us celebrate our ribbon cutting, and welcomed us into this next chapter for Nonprofit Support Network.

It meant so much to fill the space with conversation, connection, laughter, and so many familiar faces from across our community.

We’re excited to have a space that feels like home, and to continue creating a place where nonprofits can gather, learn, collaborate, and support one another.

We can’t wait for everything still to come ✨

06/03/2026

Today was a busy day!

We started the morning off early presenting at Muncie on the Move, worked on planning this year’s Nonprofit Summit, headed over to WoofBoom to record an episode for Porchilght Radio, hosted the Resource Development Huddle, and worked on developing more health insurance related connections.

All so our local nonprofits can thrive!

 Tonight we rest.

 Tomorrow we see all of you for our Summer Social at our new office from 4 to 6 PM.

06/02/2026

Just a reminder ☀️ the Nonprofit Summer Social is this Thursday and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

Stop by between 4–6 p.m. to see the new space, connect with others in the community, and spend some time with us as we kick off this next chapter for Nonprofit Support Network.

✨ Free to attend
✨ No registration needed
✨ Just show up with your smiling faces

✂️ Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m.

05/29/2026

🎉 We’re opening the doors to our new space and inviting you in!

Join us for the Nonprofit Summer Social ☀️ on Thursday, June 4 from 4–6 p.m.

Come see the new space, grab a snack, connect with others in the community, and celebrate this next chapter with us.

✂️ Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m.

Already downtown for Flower Hour? Stop by and say hi 🌼

05/28/2026

Today was a busy day in the Nonprofit Support Network new office. New signage was installed as well as this workspace.

05/21/2026

This week, we hosted the Quarterly HR Series Training. Kourtney McCauliff of Purple Ink uses themes identified through HR Help Desk requests to shape each session. Wednesday’s training, titled ‘Finding the Right Fit,’ helped organizations evaluate job descriptions, refine recruiting strategies, and map the hiring process.

05/20/2026

We had a great conversation during yesterday's Lunch & Learn about how Indiana nonprofits can access stronger health coverage options through a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA).

One of the biggest takeaways: by pooling resources with other organizations, small and mid-sized nonprofits can often access competitive rates and benefits typically associated with much larger employers.

If you want to learn more about the Indiana Nonprofit Benefits Trust MEWA and explore whether it could be a fit for your organization, visit:

🔗 https://dbg.nfp.com/in-nonprofit-mewa-employer/