April 2024: On the Road, 10 Tips, Q&A with IU School of Medicine-Muncie, and more
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April In Full Bloom
This month, we've been on the road here in our hometown (and beyond) to see what's "springing up." Follow along as we:
walk through the up-and-coming Old West End neighborhood with our friends from the Muncie Land Bank
drive over to Union City to attend a ribbon cutting for Vision Corner
celebrate the Bachelors to MD program preparing BSU students to attend the IU School of Medicine-Muncie
get ready to experience the new Ball Stores exhibition at Minnetrista
travel to Columbus, Indiana to draw inspiration for Muncie from the city's arts, culture, and industrial heritage...and more!
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Q&A on Medical Education in ECI
For the past eight years, local healthcare providers and colleges/universities have been working together to build East Central Indiana’s reputation as a statewide leader in medical education.
In our latest Q & A, Dr. Derron Bishop from the IU School of Medicine-Muncie highlights some of the "big wins" that our region has seen to date through Optimus Primary.
Grantee Tips: Preparing for a Fundraising Campaign
Thinking of launching a fundraising campaign? Ready to approach funders? No matter the scale or scope, campaigns require careful planning and preparation.
With years of experience meeting with organizations looking to undertake campaigns, we've compiled the top considerations we discuss with nonprofits as they begin their journey in search of campaign support.
Grantee Spotlight: Taking Flight with the AMA
Last year, Ball Brothers Foundation awarded a grant to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to provide flight kits to local K-8 students to give them hands-on exposure to aviation, modeling, engineering, and more. Now, the flight kits are being distributed across the community.
We recently sat down with Gwen Mathis, one of AMA's Education Development Coordinators, to learn more about the kits and how they're already helping nurture a love of science, technology, engineering, and flight!
Celebrating the Eclipse
Did we love the solar eclipse? TOTALLY! Big thanks to so many who worked hard to make the eclipse weekend a special one in Muncie, from downtown to neighborhood watch parties throughout the community, Prairie Creek Reservoir, Minnetrista, and more. We were proud to support emergency management planning efforts and arts/cultural activities that happened all weekend long.