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Ways to Invest
Raising the bar Fund
Raising the Bar Fund donations are unrestricted, meaning they can be spent as they come in, making an immediate difference in how individuals learn about and prepare for Hancock County's careers and industries. Since these gifts are unrestricted and can be spent immediately, they enable Raise the Bar® to operate with flexibility and responsiveness to emerging workforce development-related opportunities and challenges.
Unless otherwise explicitly designated to another Raise the Bar® fund, donations will be assigned to this day-to-day operations Fund.
Leadership Development Fund
Leadership Development Fund monies support ongoing leadership and soft skill development efforts championed by Raise the Bar®. Monies are directed toward impacting a community of future leaders within the K-12, career tech, post-secondary, and workplace settings.
Exposure Fund
Exposure Fund gifts support individuals in exploring Hancock County's careers and industries. Gifts enable youth and adults to engage with industry representatives through facility tours, career shadowing, guest speakers, classroom lessons, etc.
Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (RAMP) Fund
Through the RAMP Fund, area manufacturers and other individuals/employers partner with Raise the Bar® to create relevant training pathways and develop current (incumbent) and emerging work associates for essential positions within the manufacturing industry.
How to Invest
Check, Cash, or Credit Card
make checks payable to Raise the Bar Hancock County® and mail/deliver to:
Raise the Bar Hancock County®
123 E. Main Cross Street
Findlay, OH 45840
Corporate and Matching Gifts
maximize the impact of your investment by checking if your employer will match charitable donations made by their employees, retirees, or members of their corporate board of directors
Life Insurance Policies and Publicly Traded Securities
contact Raise the Bar Hancock County® to learn more about these forms of investment