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SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training (Central Indiana) – Module 1A: Frame the Problem
2023-11-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This is part of the SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training Series – A 6 Module Series
Before you can begin using data to inform decisions, identify what you are trying to accomplish and determine how data can help you get there. This will determine what kind of data you need. What you will learn:

To identify what your goal is
To determine how to use data to help you meet your goal
How to form questions that are measurable
To determine what you need from your data (are you comparing across time, comparing to other geographies, individual level data, aggregated groups, comparing different groups, etc.).

SAVI Super User Learning Series – Module 4A: Tell Stories with Data
2023-10-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
This is part of the SAVI Super User Learning Series – A 6 Module Series (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Description of SAVI Super User Learning Series
Participants will have the confidence to use SAVI and to provide limited technical assistance to others on the mechanics of SAVI, as well as the basics of data literacy, pitfalls, sense-making, storytelling, and informed decision-making.
Who should attend?
Ideal participants are those who are looking to have a more in-depth understanding of SAVI mechanics, basics of data literacy, pitfalls, sensemaking, storytelling, and informed decision-making.
Useful knowledge before attending?
A basic understanding of how to use SAVI and some experience working with and using data may be helpful but is not required.
All training offerings will be virtual. A link will be sent via email to registrants & calendar invitations.
* Following each session, attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey. The information will help Grow improve the support and education provided for SAVI.

Registration is currently closed for this series – please watch for future opportunities

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training (Central Indiana) – Module 4A: Tell Stories with Data
2023-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
This is part of the SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training Series – A 6 Module Series
This workshop teaches the next steps of persuasively communicating what you have learned after gaining initial insight from data. You will learn the skills to put your analysis in the context of a compelling narrative and to build your argument logically and convincingly. Whatever your audience, weaving the data into a story is what communicates your findings to others, whether it be a small data set, large data set, or multiple data sets.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone interested in taking the next step from understanding their data and visualizing it, to telling a cohesive story to others about their data.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

To find the compelling narrative in your data
To connect facts that build a compelling argument
To use compelling graphics to communicate your point
To tailor your delivery to your audiences needs

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING
No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 1A: Framing the Problem workshop prior to this one. In that workshop you learn how to frame problems so that you have specific and measurable questions that can help you meet your goals. You may also want to consider attending the Module 2A: Finding Existing Data workshop which explores where to find existing data and how to choose the right data source for answering your questions.

2023 Nonprofit Excellence Symposium
2023-10-13 08:30 - 13:00 | 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.
Past symposium presentations have included topics such as leadership, legal issues facing nonprofits, grant writing, crisis management, and digital marketing strategies.
Each year, a featured speaker is also selected based on a lifetime contribution to the nonprofit sector. It presents an opportunity for an individual who has contributed greatly to the enhancement of their organization and the professionalization of the sector to share their perspectives on the impact of the nonprofit sector.
The symposium is open to anyone who works in or is interested in the nonprofit sector and includes a half day of professional development workshops. This year’s symposium will two keynote addresses, workshop sessions on a diverse range of nonprofit topics and opportunities for idea sharing.
The cost of the conference is $25 and includes all workshops, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and all program materials. Register online here.
This year’s workshops include:

Understanding the donor perspective
Risk management for nonprofits
Managing your brand in a time of change
Strategies for employee benefits
Many more

If you have any questions about the Nonprofit Excellence Symposium, please contact Trent Engbers at taengbers@usi.edu.

Internal Evaluation & Learning
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:15 | Online
This webinar will explore how board and staff can create a learning culture within the philanthropy, different tools to assess the organization internally, and strategies to build assessment and feedback into all facets of the work.

This is Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, members-only content.

SAVI Super User Learning Series – Module 2B: Avoid Data Pitfalls
2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Online

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training, Central Indiana
2023-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
This workshop covers the strengths, weaknesses, and costs of readily available data sets, including SAVI, so you have the information you need to locate the data that is right for you. Hands-on activities explore the many tools that SAVI provides for locating and exploring data.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is perfect for anyone that wants to learn techniques for finding the right data to answer questions.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Benefits and challenges associated with several types of data Where to access readily available data sources
How to balance needs and priorities to choose the right dataset
How to choose a substitute dataset when the indicator you want to measure is not available

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING
No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 1A: Framing the Problem workshop before attending this workshop. In that workshop you learn how to frame problems with specific and measurable questions that can help you meet your goals.
