Events

Connecting People and Building Community

Our events bring people together to learn, connect, and support the work that strengthens our community. Each year, the Foundation hosts a variety of engaging and meaningful events designed to inspire generosity, share knowledge, and celebrate the people who make our mission possible. From educational opportunities like our Community Speaker Series and CORE Workshops for Nonprofit Organizations, to signature fundraisers such as the Experience Portage County online auction, to our annual Donor Appreciation event, these gatherings play a vital role in building connections and creating lasting impact throughout Portage County.

CORE: Grant Writing Workshop

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Are you are a part of a small non-profit that could benefit from grant funding but intimidated by the process? Interested in learning about the current grant cycle that is happening now at the Portage Foundation? Then join us on Saturday, July 25th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Kent Free Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room for the CORE: Grant Writing Workshop.

Our team will go through the components of successful grant applications, with helpful tips and step-by-step advice to make the process manageable for even the first-time grant writers. Plus, attendee can learn more about the current grant opportunity available with the Portage Foundation. Please feel free to bring your own questions!

The Portage Foundation is a charitable organization created by and for a community of people. It is supported by local donors and governed by a board of private citizens who work toward the greater good of the community. Funds come from a variety of sources, including bequests and living trusts, and are invested in perpetuity. The investment earnings are then distributed to worthy organizations or causes. 

For more information about the Portage Foundation, or our current grant opportunities, visit our website at portagefoundation.org

Event Details 

Saturday, July 25th | 10 – 11:30 AM Kent Free Library, 2nd Floor

Cost: Free to Nonprofit Organizations

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More Ways to Connect

Building Capacity

CORE Workshops

The Portage Foundation hosts half day CORE Workshops throughout the year to help local nonprofits and other organizations build capacity. Whether learning new communication strategies, overcoming budgeting challenges, or strengthening resiliency, these programs help keep our community strong.
Showing Appreciation

Impact Society Reception

The Impact Society Reception is an intimate gathering of donors, fundholders, and sponsors committed to strengthening Portage County through meaningful philanthropy. The evening creates space for connection, conversation, and shared momentum as we celebrate impact and look ahead together.
Growing for the Future

Experience Portage County Online Auction

Experience Portage County is an annual online auction that invites participants to bid on exclusive, one of a kind experiences that showcase the people, places, and stories that make our community special. Proceeds support the Portage Foundation’s work to inspire philanthropy, strengthen local organizations, and invest in the long term vitality of Portage County.

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