Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
2026-09-21 10:15 - 12:00, 2026-10-27 08:30 - 11:00, 2026-11-02 10:15 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
This 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. The series covers a wide range of topics including financial statements, budgeting, financial planning, and sustainability. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of board members, executive directors, and other leaders in the budgeting process. The training will also provide insights into financial literacy and how to prevent fiscal fraud, which are critical for any nonprofit organization’s success. With a focus on practical and applicable knowledge, the training series aims to empower nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions, ensure financial stability, and maximize their impact. By the end of the series, participants will have a solid foundation in financial management, enabling them to better understand their organization’s financial health, identify areas for improvement, and take appropriate actions to achieve their financial goals. This training series will be presented by Fiscalign.
Series Dates and Locations:

8/11/2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM , In-person at the Welborn Baptist Foundation in the Welborn Community Room
9/21/2026, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual, a Zoom link will be shared
10/27/2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM , In-person at the Welborn Baptist Foundation in the Welborn Community Room
11/2/2026, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual, a Zoom link will be shared

Using Data in Grant Writing
2026-09-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
Using Data in Grant Writing will help participants understand how to identify, gather, and use relevant data to support a successful grant application. Publicly available secondary data can help nonprofit organizations show the need for their programs and services. Data that organizations collect on their program implementation can help demonstrate how effectively they can meet the community need. We will give examples of how organizations can use data in the narrative of their grant application. Participants will learn how using data can help them make a successful case for funding. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series 2026
2026-10-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
Empower yourself to turn data into insight with confidence. In this dynamic workshop, participants will learn how to use SAVI effectively – building the skills needed not only to navigate the platform with ease, but also to support others with basic technical guidance and data questions. You’ll gain practical experience designing measurable questions, avoiding common data pitfalls, uncovering and applying qualitative insights, and creating clear, compelling charts. Through a high-impact mix of hands-on practice and live demonstrations, this workshop equips you with the tools, confidence, and data literacy that can help you to make smarter, data-informed decisions.
Who should attend?
Ideal participants are those that are looking to have a more in-depth understanding of SAVI mechanics, basics of data literacy, pitfalls, sensemaking, storytelling and informed decision making.
What do I need for the training?
We will ask that you bring your own laptop to the training, this will be required. If this is an issue, please reach out to the Grow Team for assistance. Wifi and access to power will be provided.
Lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please indicate these details in the registration form.
Useful knowledge before attending
Some experience working with data and familiarity with SAVI is helpful. If you are interested in scheduling a SAVI 101, please contact us.

2026 Nonprofit Excellence Symposium
2026-10-23 08:00 - 14:30 | University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47712, United States
The Nonprofit Excellence Symposium brings together professionals from local businesses and nonprofits for a half-day of workshops, presentations, idea sharing, and networking open to USI students and anyone who works in or is interested in the nonprofit sector.

Board Champions 201
2026-10-26 08:30 - 12:30 | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
201 Level Training: Habits and Practices of Healthy Boards
*Training for those serving as board members who want to expand their understanding*
The Board Champions ™ 201-level program allows Board members to explore the habits and practices of effective governance, reflect on their strengths, and emerge more energized, engaged, and prepared to excel. Board members will explore practical and refreshingly unique ways to establish the habits and practices necessary for effective governance capable of translating bold vision into reality. Moving beyond a simple review of Board roles and responsibilities, members will dive deep into the key practices of dynamic nonprofit Boards and the lines of authority between Board and staff—potential pitfalls to avoid, as well as current trends and hot topics. Board members will sharpen their skills and leave prepared to embody excellence in nonprofit governance. Specific topics covered include but are not limited to: 5 Habits of Healthy Boards; DEI and Governance; Ethics in governance; Reimagining the traditional Board meeting; Cultivating productive committees; Addressing conflict productively. This will be offered as an open offering. Seating will be limited. Contracted consultant partner Greg Nielsen of Nielsen Training & Consulting, LLC.

Community Leadership Program
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-29 | The Barn Abbey, 504 North St, New Harmony, IN, 47631, United States
Servant leadership is ideology upon which Leadership Everyone was built. Each program offered by our staff is specifically designed to develop the servant leader that lies within each of the participants. Offering varying structures of the Community Leadership Program, Leadership Everyone wishes to help you find your servant leadership potential. With the guidance of our staff and the retrospective insight from class members, you will partake in an immersive experience.
The Leadership Everyone staff encourages you to explore the various program options and dates. If any questions arise, please feel free to contact our office.

2027 Nonprofit Excellence Symposium
2027-10-22 08:00 - 14:30 | University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47712, United States
