Board Champions 101
The Board Champions 101-level program provides a critical overview of nonprofit leadership and Board governance.
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Welborn Community Room 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, United States
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Help or Harm: AI in Grantmaking – Rural & Beyond
OnlineIs 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. […]
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From Data Frustrations to Better Decisions🔒
OnlineYour organization may have data, dashboards, platforms, evaluations, or reporting processes, but are they actually helping people make better decisions? In many organizations, data and technology efforts stall not because the tools are wrong, but because the learning system around them is incomplete. This 90-minute interactive session from DARO will help participants think beyond tools and better understand what it takes to build a learning system that supports action. DARO will introduce its Learning System framework and four key stages: Discovery Design Launch Operation Using real organizational examples from IPA members, DARO will walk through the kinds of questions to ask at each stage, what needs to be in place, and what outputs can help move work from frustration to action. You may also work in small groups to apply the framework to their own data, technology, evaluation, or decision-making challenges. This training is free for Indiana Philanthropy Alliance members.
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Giving Innovation Summit 2026: Charitable Giving and Philanthropy in Turbulent Times
Hybrid EventCharitable giving and philanthropy have long been central to conceptions of American national identity, understood since the nation’s founding to be vital to the maintenance of a robust civil society and of democratic life. From mutual aid networks to community foundations and digital crowdfunding, Americans have consistently turned to voluntary giving to meet shared needs and express shared values. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, this tradition of charitable giving invites both celebration and honest examination as it maintains deep continuities and experiences profound changes. The past decade has brought significant pressure to bear on the landscape of giving: Shifting tax policy has altered incentives for everyday donors, public funding gaps have increased need, and declining institutional trust has changed where and how people choose to give. At the same time, new models of collective and community-led giving are emerging in response. As part of its 30th anniversary, the Urban Institute’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy brings together researchers, philanthropic leaders, policymakers, and sector infrastructure actors to examine the evolving landscape of charitable giving and philanthropy in its fifth Giving Innovation Summit. As part of this convening, we will explore the evolution of the infrastructure of everyday and […]
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United Way LINC (July)
United Companies 3700 Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN, United StatesLINC is an energized group of civic-minded individuals who are passionate about making Southwestern Indiana a better place while having fun and meeting awesome people. LINC delivers unique events and experiences for people to elevate their community, connections and social calendar through volunteerism and personal development. If you are passionate about strengthening our community while having fun and building meaningful relationships, then join us for LINC - a United Way affinity group. Opportunities to Engage: Volunteer with organizations serving our community Participate in educational and learning experiences Network with professionals and donors within United Way of Southwestern Indiana Take part in a special fundraising event led by LINC members This week's presenter: Memorial CDC: A Legacy of Service and a Vision for Tomorrow, Shateka Bard There is no membership fee to join this group!
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SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem
OnlineBefore you can begin using data to inform decisions, identify what you are trying to accomplish and determine how data can help you get there.
