Advisor Engagement The organization recently appointed a Director of Professional Advisors in January 2025, signaling a strategic emphasis on donor-advisor engagement and advisory outreach. This presents sales opportunities for donor management platforms, advisory education programs, and services that help professional advisors facilitate charitable giving.

Large Grant Experience They secured a $7.5 million Lilly Endowment grant in December 2024 to support an early childhood development program, plus a $90,000 planning grant in 2023. This demonstrates the capacity to manage large, multi-year initiatives and openness to external program development, suggesting opportunities in grant management software, impact measurement, and program evaluation services.

Youth Education Focus Their emphasis on youth development and partnerships with Bethel University and Goshen College indicates potential for scholarship funds, education-focused fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship programs that require program documentation and naming opportunities.

Local Partnerships As a locally focused foundation with a modest revenue and an 11-50 employee team, they actively partner with local nonprofits and institutions, creating opportunities for event management, co-funded grant initiatives, and donor-network expansion within Elkhart County.

Digital Accessibility Their technology stack includes UserWay, Hotjar, Cloudflare, and Google Maps, signaling a focus on accessible, data-informed online engagement. This opens doors for digital fundraising optimization, accessibility consulting, and donor analytics integration.