The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.
The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.
Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership: Discover How to Conduct Your Team's Masterpiece. Leadership Beyond Borders Join us at University of Southern Indiana-Carter Hall for an inspiring event. It is all about breaking limits and leading without boundaries. Mark your calendar for April 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Central Time). It’s the perfect chance to connect, learn, and grow your leadership skills in a relaxed, friendly setting. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to take your leadership game to the next level! Register by April 20.
Free Training on Youth Resilience - learning from setbacks, adapting to changes, and growing stronger through difficult experiences. Resilience 101 Training is designed to help adults build resilience in youth. Facilitators will guide participants through learning modules using video, small group discussion, activities and demonstrations. Resilience 101 is perfect for anyone who interacts with youth—professionals, parents, coaches, mentors, volunteers, etc. This 3-hour training is FREE and eligible for CEU credits. (You still "purchase" tickets to reserve your seat, but the cost is $0.00.) About Resilience in Children: Resilience in children looks like their ability to cope with and bounce back from difficulties, both big and small. It involves learning to adapt to challenges, use healthy coping skills, and maintain well-being even in the face of adversity. Resiliency is a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time.
The Board Champions 101-level program provides a critical overview of nonprofit leadership and Board governance.
Is AI leveling the field or raising the bar? Many Midwest funders are noticing a surge in grant applications – and wondering whether AI is helping or harming the philanthropic process. At the same time, rural nonprofits – and often nonprofits in other geographies – consistently cite limited capacity as one of their biggest barriers to engaging in the grantmaking process. This session shares emerging research and real-world observations on how AI is being used throughout the nonprofit sector and how funders are experiencing the resulting shifts in volume, clarity, storytelling, and capacity across rural nonprofits. Together, we’ll explore both sides of the equation: AI as a potential equalizer for small, often volunteer-driven rural organizations, and AI as a force that may overwhelm funder systems or obscure genuine organizational needs. The conversation will focus on what’s actionable now: responsible AI use, equity considerations, and how funders can adapt their processes to maintain trust, discernment, and alignment with community priorities. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a clearer sense of where AI can support their work – and where human discernment matters most. Grounded in the realities of rural philanthropy, this session will include information transferable to any geographic setting. […]
