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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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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Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
Welborn Community Room 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, United StatesThis training series on financial management is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills to understand, interpret and navigate financial reports and processes.
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Board Champions 101
Welborn Community Room 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, United StatesThe Board Champions 101-level program provides a critical overview of nonprofit leadership and Board governance.
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Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
Welborn Community Room 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, United StatesThis training series on financial management is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills to understand, interpret and navigate financial reports and processes.
