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About HCCF


The Hancock County Community Foundation (HCCF) was created by and for the people in our local area in 1992. Its core purpose is to assist you in helping others. HCCF is a nonprofit, public charity that promotes local philanthropy, convenes community initiatives, and supports nonprofit organizations. By focusing on philanthropy with a kind heart and strategic mind we:

• Help people give more efficiently and effectively
• Help donors extend giving beyond their lifetime to their favorite causes both here and afar
• Strengthen nonprofit programs that address community needs
• Strengthen communities through strategic grantmaking
• Convene community groups for common causes

There are very good reasons people choose to give through the Hancock County Community Foundation!

• We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.
• We understand the community’s issues and needs, and work with area organizations to coordinate resources in order to create positive change.
• We offer the flexibility for you to give locally, nationally, or abroad.
• We provide personalized and completely confidential service tailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interests.
• We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts; We are responsible stewards.

Give Where You Live, Grow Where You Live!

Every gift, regardless of size, makes a lasting difference to a cause that matters to you. There are hundreds funds from which you may choose to make a permanent gift, or if so inclined, you may create your own endowment fund. Creating a fund within the Hancock County Community Foundation is an easy process. By working with you individually, as well as your financial advisor, the staff at the Community Foundation is able to customize a fund to achieve your philanthropic goals which may lead to:

• Income tax savings
• Charitable tax deductions
• Estate and gift tax savings
• Increased lifetime income

Mission & Vision

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission: We provide philanthropic leadership by encouraging giving, learning, community pride, and civic engagement.

Our Vision: We envision a county in which each person has the opportunity to pursue dreams, enjoy daily life, and invest in meaningful causes.

Our Vision for the Future

Leadership of any successful organization will share the value of celebrating lessons learned of the past with a focus on improving in the present and beyond. The core business of the Board of Directors in 2016, was to define the role of the Hancock County Community Foundation in the future of our community’s continued success. It was hard and time consuming, but after ten months, a body of work was defined by the input of community members via audience-specific surveys and interviews, a collection of community data, an exploration of other like communities across the country, and careful consideration of our organization’s capacity to meet defined objectives effectively.

I. Community Impact: Strategies to Benefit Hancock County

Initiative: Education Across Ages

Cradle to College: Enable children and youth to have a solid educational foundation
Discover Forever: Enable adults to develop their minds and raise their career prospects

Initiative: Celebrating Communities

Warm Welcomes: Build community pride across Hancock County
Loving Life: Encourage healthy activities and positive relationships

Initiative: Civic Leadership

Path to Excellence: Equip nonprofit entities to pursue their missions efficiently and effectively

II. Spirit of Philanthropy: Strategies for Philanthropy, Productivity, and Prosperity at HCCF

Initiative: Engagement and Giving

Delight Donors and Grantees: Be a trusted and encouraging partner who helps donors and grantees achieve their dreams
Fund the Future: Enjoy financial flexibility, long-term support and impact, and leverage
Measure and Map What Matters: Be alert, intentional, thoughtful, and reflective in the ways we address community issues and opportunities
Spread the Spirit: Give residents of all ages an appreciation for the value of philanthropy
Serve and Seek Perspective: Engage and reflect through dialog with community leaders

Values

Core Values of the Hancock County Community Foundation

Collaboration

• We believe in the transformative power of partnerships
• We celebrate shared passions and objectives
• We encourage teamwork and pooling of resources

Communication

• We communicate openly in a timely fashion
• We show courtesy and respect when sharing our work
• We listen to our community and shape our work accordingly

Community Enrichment

• We execute grant support that produces positive, sustainable outcomes
• We leverage our community knowledge to strengthen nonprofit capacity
• We support initiatives that celebrate a sense of place

Integrity

• We demonstrate the highest moral and ethical principles
• We honor our commitments and keep confidences
• We strive to be deserving of our community’s trust

Leadership

• We create an inspiring vision for the future
• We strive to motivate and empower others
• We set direction and provide guidance

Stewardship

• We safeguard donor intent in perpetuity
• We preserve, protect, and enhance endowed assets
• We maintain certification in National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®

Staff

Our Staff

Mary Gibble | President

Mary
Contact Mary with questions about the establishment of new funds and the variety of ways available for you to make a difference in your community and leave a legacy for all time.
317.462.8870, ext. 239
mgibble@giveHCgrowHC.org

Marie Felver | Vice President of Finance + Operations

Marie
Contact Marie with questions about fund statements and other financial inquiries.
317.462.8870, ext. 223
mfelver@giveHCgrowHC.org

Katie Ottinger | Community Investment + Grants Officer

Katie
Contact Katie with questions about HCCF’s grants and nonprofit resources.
317.462.8870, ext. 233
kottinger@giveHCgrowHC.org

Emily Wethington | Advancement Officer

Emily
Contact Emily with questions about Imagination Library, Women’s Fund and The John Hancock Legacy Society.
317.462.8870, ext. 224
ewethington@giveHCgrowHC.org

Janet White | Education Officer

Janet
Contact Janet with questions about scholarships, Y-GIVE and Education Attainment
317.462.8870, ext. 226
jwhite@giveHCgrowHC.org

Laura Parker | Communications Manager

Laura
Contact Laura with questions about newsletter, events and to reserve rooms in our building
317.462.8870, ext. 229
lparker@giveHCgrowHC.org

Carol Reynolds | Administrative Associate

Carol
Contact Carol regarding accounts payable and questions on grant reports.
317.462.8870, ext. 221
creynolds@giveHCgrowHC.org

Our Board

The Hancock County Community Foundation (HCCF) is governed by a volunteer board of local citizens, each of whom can serve up to three three-year terms.

Jan Viehweg, Chair

Jan_Viehweg
Buck Creek Township
Self-Employed
Association Management Executive

Ryan Hammons, Vice-Chair

Ryan_Hammons
Center Township
Controller, CPA
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Terry Tillett, Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair

Terry_Tillet
Center Township
Financial Advisor
Tillett Financial

Sandy Miller, Secretary and Women’s Fund Chair

Sandy_Miller
Center Township
Retired, President
FGS, An Anthem Organization

Mark Anderson, Education Committee Chair

Mark_Anderson
Buck Creek Township
Director of Human Resources
Indiana State Fairgrounds

Dr. Harold Olin, THRIVE Committee Chair

Harold_Olin
Center Township
Superintendent
Greenfield-Central School Corporation

Miles Hercamp, Grant Committee Chair

Miles_Hercamp
Sugar Creek Township
Director of Instruction
Southern Hancock School Corporation

Susan Bennett

Susan_Bennett
Center Township
Retired School Administrator
Mt Vernon Schools

Florence May

Flory_May
Vernon Township
President
TRS, The Registration System

Dr. Lori Wean

Lori_Wean
Center Township
Pediatrician
Hancock Pediatrics, Hancock Health

Darvin Fenter

Darvin_Fenter
Sugar Creek Township
Retired, President
Fenter Construction, Inc.

Kevin Harvey

Kevin_Harvey
Sugar Creek Township
Partner
Allen Wellman McNew Harvey

Kellie Johnson

Kellie_Johnson
Vernon Township
Assistant Vice President and McCordsville Branch Manager
Greenfield Banking Company

Stephanie White-Longworth

Stephanie_White-Longworth
Jackson Township
President
Pride Investment Partners

Rick Wittgren

Rick_Wittgren
Blue River Township
Partner
BKD, LLP

Willie McKinney

Willie_McKinney
Center Township
Partner
Kemper CPA Group LLP

Becky Zapf

Becky_Zapf
Brown Township
Social Media Associate, Communications
Elanco Animal Health

Lacey Willard

Lacey_Willard
Vernon Township
Sr Director, HSE
CBRE

 

Susie Broome

Susie_Broome
Center Township
Retired

Kathy Locke

Kathy_Locke
Center Township
Retired
Food Service Industry

Brian McKinney

Brandywine Township
North American Manufacturing Implementation Specialist
Dow

Megan Ritter

Vernon Township
Executive Director of Administration
Indiana Farm Bureau

Emeritus Board

Emeritus Board

Membership:  The Emeritus Board membership consists of individuals who have served the Hancock County Community Foundation as Directors for at least a full term, but are no longer active in that capacity.  A single full term of service shall deem the Board member tenured.

Purpose:  To recognize all Directors in perpetuity for their years of service to the Hancock County Community Foundation and the Hancock County community

  1. To provide an opportunity for all past and present Directors to come together
  2. To update former Directors on the Foundation’s activities
  3. To encourage former Directors to continue to work on behalf of the Foundation, including service as voting members on HCCF committees (The number of Emeritus Board members on each committee should not exceed two (2).)
  4. To encourage former Directors to continue their philanthropic giving to the Foundation

FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS

Armin Apple, Thomas Bloodgood, Bert L. Curry, Ron Dezelan, Ann Osborne, Paul Easton, Donald Hatke, Alan Helms, Clark Ketchum, Donald L. Myers, Ronald R. Pritzke, Roger Reason, John Scott, Joseph A. Smith, Marciann Miller, Jerry Walker, and Linda Zimmermann

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERSHIP

A list of the members of this esteemed group, who have each served a minimum of one full and complete three-consecutive-year term, follows:

Member Board Term Dates
Donald Myers 1992-1995
Ann Osborne 1992-1995
John Scott* 1992-1995
Anne Elsbury 1993-1997
Kenny Phares* 1993-1997
Don Jenkins* 1993-1997
Sue Tennant 1994-1997
Tom Jeffers 1996-2000
Donald J. Hatke* 1992-2001
Paul Easton* 1992-2001
Sandy O’Neal 1998-2001
Tom Bloodgood 1992-2002
Bert Curry 1992-2002
Ron Dezelan 1992-2002
Clark Ketchum* 1992-2002
Glenna Shelby 1993-2002
Steve Smith 1993-2002
Ron Pritzke 1992-2003
Roger Reason 1992-2003
Joe Smith 1992-2003
Carmen Hall 1993-2003
Pearson Miller 1994-2003
Greg Young 1998-2003
Bev Baugh 2000-2003
Becky Leonard* 2001-2003
Jerry Walker 1992-2004
Linda Zimmerman 1992-2004
Rick Roberts 1994-2004
Myra Bleill 1996-2004
Karen Tarver 1996-2004
Jim Snapp 2002-2004
Beverly Gard 1995-2005
Ronnie Mohr 1997-2005
Dennis Chapman 1998-2006
Rick Edwards 1999-2007
Jaris Hammond 1999-2007
Jennifer Swindell 2005-2007
Cherie Burrow 2004-2008
Jaclyn Davis 2005-2008
Burl Carmichael 2006-2009
B J Erelewein 2006-2009
Howard Green 2002-2010
Darrell Thomas 2002-2011
David Woods 2002-2011
Gregg Morelock 2002-2011
Patty Paxton 2006-2011
Jim Miller 2003-2012
David O’Donnell 2003-2012
Darlene Seifert 2003-2012
Ann Vail 2004-2013
Pam Hayes 2004-2013
Tom Seng 2010-2013
Wayne Beck 2005-2014
Chris McQueeney 2005-2014
Susan Nichter 2005-2014
Michael Burrow 2008-2014
Teri Dunlavy 2010-2013
Leah Janes 2013-2015
Debi Hill 2013-2015
P. John Miller 2008-2016
Fred Powers 2011-2016
Tim Clark 2008-2016
Adam Schultz 2014-2016
Barb Campbell 2014-2017
Lorraine Ewing 2010-2018
Linda Muegge 2014-2018
Gary Edwards 2015-2018
Ariel Schoen 2016-2018
Bill Weldon 2011-2019

*In memoriam

Financials

2019 Financials

 

Careers

Executive Administrative Associate

 Position posted 2/3/2021

The Hancock County Community Foundation (HCCF) is seeking applications for an Executive Administrative Associate to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

HCCF provides philanthropic leadership by encouraging giving, learning, community pride and civic engagement in Hancock County.  Our organization accomplishes this by serving as a vehicle for people of all means to make a lasting difference for charitable causes by receiving and professionally investing charitable gifts in a $50 million endowment made up of over 300 component funds. HCCF grants over $1.5 million per year, equips nonprofits to pursue their missions effectively, supports educational attainment beginning at birth, and catalyzes efforts that enrich and enhance our community’s quality of life.

The Executive Associate will provide effective operational, project, and program administrative support that ensures the President/CEO’s ability to effectively provide community leadership, board management, donor and community relationships, and strategic plan implementation.

Proven ability to organize, plan, and execute related action items effectively are key attributes of a qualified candidate.  Strengths in these areas must be supported with excellent written and oral communication skills as well as knowledge of office technology and software.  Education or experience in a related position is required.  Benefits, including medical insurance, is offered.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with references via e-mail to:  Marie Felver, Vice President of Finance and Operations at mfelver@giveHCgrowHC.org. This position will remain posted until filled.

For a full job description, click here.

 

 

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Hancock County Community Foundation
312 East Main Street
Greenfield, Indiana 46140

Phone 317-462-8870
Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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