SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data
This workshop teaches the next steps of persuasively communicating what you have learned after gaining initial insight from data.
This workshop teaches the next steps of persuasively communicating what you have learned after gaining initial insight from data.
The two-day Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing program is a great skill-builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Whatever your skill level, come with an idea and be ready to write. At the end of Day One, you will have a proposal outline and all of the resources you need to expand it into a full proposal. Return on Day Two (June 24, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CT) with your full proposal, and we will put you into the role of a reviewer, teach you strategies for finding funding, and provide you with an opportunity to polish your proposal and send it in for a strong professional review. Whether your project is big or small, this workshop will give you the information you need to submit proposals confidently. The cost of the 2-day workshop is $225.00 and includes lunch and materials on both days. You will receive the manual on Day One of the workshop. The workshop will be held at Purdue Extension Vanderburgh County, 13301 Darmstadt Road, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47725. Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, […]
Charitable 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 […]
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common—but how might it be used wisely within the life of the church? This introductory session will explore what AI is, how it is already showing up in faith-based organizations, and where it can help create more capacity for the relational and pastoral work that only people can do. The workshop is designed to be practical, hands-on, and approachable. No technical background is required. Bring a smartphone and laptop to get the most out of the session. The session will be led by Dr. Tad Dickel and Wes Luttrell of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC. To help maximize participation across churches, attendance is limited to three participants per church.
Please note, this is a multiday series. The listed date is for the first session only. Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders has three basic objectives: Consider the role that grant funding can play in your organization’s whole approach to resources Learn about basic fundraising tools from the perspective of grant funding Receive practical tools and strategies to find and successfully write grants Bonus: Discover tools and practices for evaluation and keeping track of activities throughout the reporting period Date and structure of program: The online learning platform opens Thursday, July 30; the first plenary session is Thursday, August 6. The class will meet live online one time each week via Zoom: – Thursdays (August 6-20): Interactive 90 minute plenary session at 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time. – Bonus session on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 pm Eastern. Additional resources provided through the learning platform. In total, you can expect about two hours each week for synchronous and asynchronous lessons. Cost: $299 Cancellations made by July 27, 2026 may receive a refund of the amount paid less a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after that date may transfer to another offering. Please submit cancellations in writing to [email protected] and [email protected].
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.