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Libby Davis Manning
Director, Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program
The Rev. Libby Davis Manning serves as director of the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program hosted by Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and as consultant to the national Early Career Initiative of Lilly Endowment Inc.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and an M.Div. from Trinity Lutheran Seminary and is ordained in Word and Sacrament ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Manning serves on the boards of the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and the Women in Philanthropy of Madison County. She is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Anderson, Indiana.
Lilly Endowment Inc. announces Serving Neighbors Initiative
Lilly Endowment Inc. invites eligible charitable organizations to submit concept papers for its Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations build relationships, identify community priorities, and design lasting collaborations that improve life for individuals and families. Projects might address housing instability, youth opportunities, parks and outdoor recreation, mental health, or other locally identified needs.
Approximately 60 charitable organizations with promising concept papers may receive planning grants of up to $50,000. Those selected may then apply for implementation grants of up to $5 million to carry out their programs.
Concept papers are due by January 19, 2027. Learn more about the guidelines for submitting concept papers at the Serving Neighbors webpage. The Endowment will also host virtual information sessions on November 2 and November 3.
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