Jud Fisher guest on “765 Business Journal Radio Show;” highlights foundation’s giving to bolster local K-12 public schools
President and CEO of Ball Brothers Foundation, Jud Fisher, reflects on the foundation’s past decade of support for K-12 public schools in the heart of Muncie. With $5M+ in total funding awarded to Muncie Community Schools and Burris Laboratory School since 2014, Fisher explains the foundation’s support for the “margins of excellence.” Fisher also describes the foundation’s history of engagement with MCS during the district’s ups-and-downs.
Jud Fisher guest on “Delaware County Today;” discusses funding for cybersecurity and healthcare
Jud Fisher from Ball Brothers Foundation talks about recent Cybersecurity efforts, as well as a recent funding initiative in the healthcare sector.
Jud Fisher guest on “Delaware County Today;” discusses recent grants
Jud Fisher, president and CEO of the Ball Brothers Foundation, talks about recently approved grants totaling $5 million, to be donated to several projects throughout East Central Indiana.
Op/Ed: Great Nonprofits Have Great Boards
As a foundation that supports many local nonprofit organizations, Ball Brothers Foundation has had a front row seat to see how excellent boards have transformed local organizations over the years. We strongly believe in the importance of outstanding board governance and leadership, as good boards have a profound effect on an organization's ability to serve its constituents and adapt to meet changing community needs.
Op/Ed: White River Report Card Results Indicate We Can Do Better
Last month, Ball Brothers Foundation celebrated the release of the new White River Report Card. Like a traditional school report card, the assessment tool “grades” various factors related to the health of the river and its watershed. In this op-ed, BBF’s Jud Fisher joins others from around the state who helped contribute to the report card’s development in commenting on the results and next steps.
Jud Fisher’s Remarks at 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award Reception
Ball Brothers Foundation hosted a reception on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to honor recipients of the foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana’s Secretary of Education, was keynote speaker for the event. The following are Jud Fisher, President & CEO’s prepared remarks.
Jud Fisher guest on “Delaware County Today;” discusses grants, cybercrime, downtown and more
President & CEO of Ball Brothers Foundation, Jud Fisher, was a guest on WMUN’s “Delaware County Today Radio Show” this week.
Our Commitment: Muncie, Indiana and Place-Based Grantmaking
A perspective piece by Jud Fisher
Change doesn’t happen overnight.
Change takes time and determination from an entire community. This belief is alive and well in Muncie.
Jud Fisher guest on “Delaware County Today;” discusses strategic plan, commitment to Muncie and more
Jud Fisher, BBF’s President & CEO, sat down this week to talk with Steve Lindell of WMUN about Ball Brothers Foundation’s new strategic plan, the Ball family’s continued commitment to Muncie, and several key projects that the foundation is helping to support.
Retirement Tribute to Betty Brewer
In honor of Betty Brewer’s seventeen years as President & CEO of Minnetrista, BBF President & CEO Jud Fisher gave these remarks during Betty’s retirement reception on December 15, 2022.
We took a long, hard look at the early childhood education crisis locally. Here’s how you can help.
A perspective piece by Jud Fisher
300.
That’s the astonishing number of children on waitlists at just a handful of childcare centers in Muncie, Indiana.
How we can all help preserve the White River, and why it matters
A perspective piece by Jud Fisher
Everything starts somewhere. For the White River, it’s in a farmer’s field in Randolph County just south of Winchester. The river winds its way through farms, woodlands, industrial sites, small towns, and even big cities, eventually feeding into other rivers that take the waters to the Mississippi River.
Jud Fisher Remarks at Kitselman Trailhead Convening
On October 13, 2020, Ball Brothers Foundation partnered with the Cardinal Greenway to host a convening at the new Kitselman Trailhead on the city of Muncie’s eastside.
Jud Fisher’s Remarks Announcing 2019 Fisher Governance Award Winner
The Fisher Governance Award recognizes the efforts of a board member serving a nonprofit organization in Delaware County. John W. and Janice B. Fisher, the award’s namesakes, were compassionate philanthropists who strongly believed in the importance of excellent leadership and governance.
Ball Family Members Share Remarks at Chamber of Commerce Legacy Gala
Two members of BBF’s board shared remarks at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Legacy Gala on Saturday, August 24. BBF’s Chairman & CEO Jim Fisher and board member Stephanie Duckmann shared family perspectives.
Jud Fisher’s Remarks at Ivy Tech Community College Ribbon Cutting for the “Fisher Campus” in Downtown Muncie
On August 1, 2019, Ivy Tech held a ribbon cutting to celebrate renovations to the “Fisher Building”—now renamed the “John & Janice Fisher Campus” in downtown Muncie. Printed below is a copy of remarks prepared for the occasion by Jud Fisher, Ball Brothers Foundation’s president & chief operating officer.
Jud Fisher’s Remarks on President Mearns’ Installation
Since approximately 1899, Ball family members have supported higher education in East Central Indiana. In 1917, family members were the successful bidders for a defunct teachers’ college. In 1918, the Ball family deeded land, buildings, and around $1.4 million to the state of Indiana that eventually became what we now know as Ball State University. The Ball family has remained by the university’s side ever since.
Ball Family Remarks on 75th Anniversary of Beneficence
It is an honor to be here today to represent my family for this historic occasion. As the president of the Ball Brothers Foundation and the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, this is a particularly meaningful day.