Hello, Nonprofit
Leader!
Welcome to the Nonprofit Leader Pathway! Whether you serve as a part-time employee or as Executive Director, this Grow platform provides resources for you as a nonprofit leader to build your capacity for impact.
The Grow Library
built for you
Here you will see the three high-level sections of the Grow Library that can serve as a starting point for your research and data gathering.
Here are a few resources we recommend.
| TITLE | SOURCE | hf:doc_categories | hf:doc_tags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2026 Greater Evansville Health Survey | Welborn Baptist Foundation | healthy-food-access maternal-child-health papers-podcasts strategic-planning substance-abuse tobacco-use-vaping weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs nonprofit-operations | community-data data evidence-based gehs greater-evansville health healthy mental-health np-pathway report survey |
 | A Nonprofit Dashboard & Signal Light for Boards | Blue Avocado | board-development nonprofit-operations | np-pathway |
| Collective Action Network (CAN) | ECHO Housing | accessibility community-development donor-funder early-learning economy education flourishing healthy-food-access housing maternal-child-health mental-behavioral-health nonprofit online-resource-hubs-2 online-resource-hubs philanthropy-grantmaking poverty quality-of-place religion senior-care strategic-planning substance-abuse tobacco-use-vaping weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs data-literacy nonprofit-operations | can collective-action-network community-data dashboard database df-pathway echo echo-housing flourishing np-pathway primary-data regional-data surveys |
| Developing a Theory of Change | The Annie E. Casey Foundation | start-up nonprofit-operations | np-pathway |
| Financial Dashboard Sample | J.D. Levy Associates | accounting nonprofit-operations | np-pathway |
 | How to Start a Nonprofit | National Council of Nonprofits | start-up nonprofit-operations | np-pathway |
| Nonprofit Salary Survey Reports | Charitable Advisors | nonprofit-operations | np-pathway |
Upcoming Trainings for
Nonprofit Leaders
Build your capacity by investing in best-in-class training for individuals or your organization. Learn more about data literacy, building great board members, and many more opportunities.
Here are a few training opportunities we recommend.
Nonprofit Leaders &
SAVI
Accurate, accessible data leads to better decision-making. The Regional Data System (RDS) powered by SAVI provides nonprofit leaders with a shared understanding of needs to maximize impact.
‘Grow’ing Your Leadership
No matter where you are on your leadership journey—just starting out, leading a team, or guiding an entire organization—your growth as a nonprofit professional matters. Thriving organizations are built on leaders who are both knowledgeable and confident in the fundamentals of nonprofit management.
Grow believes leadership is a continual journey of learning, reflection, and action. That’s why we encourage nonprofit leaders to invest in strengthening their expertise across six core areas that are essential for long-term impact and organizational health:
- Leadership & Governance – Clarify roles, foster strong boards, and lead with vision.
- Finance & Operational Excellence – Build financial acumen and operational systems that sustain your mission.
- Evaluation & Program Design – Use data and learning to design effective programs and demonstrate impact.
- Fundraising – Cultivate resources with confidence through grants, donor relationships, and strategic campaigns.
- Communication & Marketing – Share your story in ways that inspire action and build trust with stakeholders.
- Human Resources – Support and develop the people who power your mission.
By focusing on these core areas, nonprofit leaders gain the tools to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and create lasting change in their communities. Whether you’re aspiring to grow your leadership or strengthening skills you already have, we invite you to take the next step in your development journey.
build capacity by your experience
I am a(n):
Aspiring Nonprofit Leader
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Current Nonprofit Leader
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Experienced Nonprofit Leader
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