Crown Point Community Foundation

☀️🏖️ Last Friday, nonprofit professionals traded their everyday work attire for their best “Vacation Self” looks - and they did not disappoint! From tropical shirts and flip-flops to golf attire, sports jerseys, and other vacation-inspired outfits, the Schererville Community Center was filled with creativity, laughter, and plenty of vacation vibes. A few lucky participants even took home fun prizes for their standout looks!

Once everyone settled into vacation mode, it was time to get to work. Nonprofit professionals from across Northwest Indiana gathered for the second workshop in the Crown Point Community Foundation’s Million Dollar Challenge Power of Partnership Series: Effective Program Development Through Logic Modeling.

Led by the team at Hedges, this interactive workshop helped participants explore how logic models can strengthen collaborative programs by creating greater clarity, alignment, and long-term impact. Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on planning activities, attendees worked together to build logic models they can apply directly to their own collaborative initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another inspiring day of learning, networking, and partnership. We can’t wait to see you at the next Power of Partnership Series workshop as we continue building stronger collaborations and creating lasting impact throughout Northwest Indiana!

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage and dedication. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. We wish you and your loved ones a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

What an incredible day of learning, collaboration, and connection at Tuesday’s Nonprofit Academy Workshop!

On May 19, the CPCF Nonprofit Academy welcomed more than 230 passionate nonprofit professionals from across Northwest Indiana to the Dean and Barbara White Community Center for our “Collaboration & Partnership Development Workshop,” led by Kara Harrison, Director of Capacity Building Services at Hedges.

This interactive workshop focused on helping nonprofit leaders strengthen strategic partnerships, explore collaboration models, and build meaningful relationships that can expand impact across our communities. In today’s nonprofit landscape, collaboration is more important than ever — and strong partnerships can help organizations amplify their mission and serve their communities in even greater ways.

Throughout the day, participants explored how to identify and assess partnership opportunities, examined different collaboration models and partnership structures, and became familiar with tools used to build and formalize partnerships. Attendees also heard from an inspiring panel of community leaders who shared experiences, insights, and practical tips on partnership development and collaboration.

By the end of the session, participants walked away with practical strategies, new connections, and ideas to help move their missions forward.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, our Platinum Sponsor, the NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO, with additional support from the John & Ann Barney Family Foundation. Your generosity makes programs like this possible and ensures nonprofits throughout Northwest Indiana have the tools they need to thrive!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this workshop such a success. We are proud to continue offering Nonprofit Academy programming to support nonprofits throughout our region!