The upcoming October/November issue of Bloom Magazine explores the life and career of local artist (and clown) Joe Lee, and celebrates the 100th anniversary of Bloomington's iconic Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Get ready for another wonderful issue

​Applications are due September 2 for ROI’s second cohort of Grant Writing Fellows. This fellowship helps Uplands communities and organizations secure grant funding from various local, regional, state, and federal sources. In this year-long program, fellows learn from experts how to effectively develop compelling grant applications, including gathering data, developing budgets, improving your message, finding funding opportunities, and much more.

Fellows selected for ROI’s second grant writing cohort will also receive:

• $1,000 commitment stipend to be paid at graduation
• Up to $1,000 in matching funds for no more than two successful grant applications

Fellows selected for this program will learn how to navigate the proposal process from idea conception to grant submission and beyond. Fellows will also receive continuing professional development on a variety of related topics, connections to a network of peers, and information on available opportunities. Sessions will include a “spotlight” on a granting agency in or around Indiana, including the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), Indiana Arts Commission, and other funders.

This past spring, ROI graduated its first cohort of Grant Writing Fellows. This inaugural cohort successfully secured $1.77 million in grants invested in the Uplands region.

​Ron Collier, CEO of Indiana Members Credit Union, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, was chosen as CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). Collier and other winners of NAFCU’s 2022 Annual Awards Competition will be honored during NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus in Washington, D.C. September 11-14.
 
"Ron’s dedicated efforts are reflected in the continued success of Indiana Members Credit Union, demonstrating thoughtful leadership skills, as well as developing new ideas that are beneficial to our organization's growth," said Robert E. Martin, Board Chairman. “This award reflects his exemplary services on behalf of our members.”
 
This year’s NAFCU Annual Awards Competition honored eight winners in total and was selected by a committee of credit union leaders. Nominees for CEO of the Year, Credit Union of the Year, Professional of the Year and Volunteer of the Year were judged in two categories: credit unions with assets of more than $250 million and those with assets of $250 million or less. Collier was a winner among credit unions with more than $250 million in assets.
 
In addition to being formally recognized during Caucus, Annual Awards Competition winners will also be profiled in the September-October edition of The NAFCU Journal magazine.

The Journey from Core to Edge, and Beyond
Join experts from Matrix Integration, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aruba, Networks, and Veeam Software to discuss your technology journey from core to edge, and beyond!

• Wednesday, October 5, 10am - 2pm
• Topgolf in Fishers, 9200 E 116th St, Fishers, IN 46037
• REGISTER: https://matrixintegration.com/event/the-journey-from-core-to-edge-and-beyond/

Topics include:

• Aruba Central - cloud management platform for all of your Aruba wireless and switching environment
• HPE Storage - storage portfolio and what solution is best for you
• Veeam - the Modern Data Backup Solution for all your data on premise or in the cloud
• Greenlake - learn what Greenlake really means for your business, and the benefits it can provide

Agenda:

• 10 am EST - Registration
• 10:30 am EST - Presentation
• 12-2 pm EST - Lunch & Golf

​Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, has recently made a $2,500 donation to the Madi’s Hope Foundation, a local foundation named in honor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia survivor, Madi Moore. This donation will support the Madi’s Hope Foundation’s mission to help children battling sickness, disease, or other life-threatening situations, and families who are struggling to pay medical bills or make ends meet during their child’s treatments.

Welcome Class of 2026! We are so excited for you to do so much at IU Bloomington and we will be a better campus with you here. Featuring narration by Cinema and Media Studies Major Ana Mercado. ​

Are you an experienced leader who wants to apply your skills and relationships to make Bloomington and surrounding communities an even better place to live? United Way of Monroe County is successfully tackling many of our community’s most critical challenges. This is a high profile, community leadership position that interacts with leaders across all sectors. UWMC creates positive change by coordinating and mobilizing resources of supportive partners and contributors, including key institutions, major employers, and strong nonprofit social service agencies. ​

We are seeking a President & CEO who is a strong communicator and convener to engage our donors and volunteers and advance our nonprofit coordination efforts in the community. This person will be responsible for responding to the pressing and ever-changing needs of our community with flexibility and creativity. Fundraising, leadership, and relationship building experience required with a preference for someone who has established relationships with our community leaders and an understanding of our community. This role offers a great opportunity to make a positive impact and will give the right person the freedom to be entrepreneurial while collaborating with a great team of professionals. FMI about UW-  https://www.monroeunitedway.org/  To apply, click on https://www.charitableadvisors.hiringopps.co/job/nonprofit/executive-leadership-ceo-ed-coo/13836272/president-ceo  or visit www.CharitableAdvisors.com and click on the “Nonprofit job board.” Candidates desiring more information can contact Kathleen Poland at [email protected] or Bryan Orander at [email protected].