Using Data in Grant Writing
2025-05-06 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program
2025-05-07 07:45 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | [to be determined]
The EAFC meets the second Wednesday of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December. All regular meetings begin with networking at 7:45 a.m. and the presentation begins at 8:00 a.m. The format varies between in-person and virtual, depending on the presentation. Membership details are provided on the EAFC website.
May 7, 2025- Annual Meeting
Topic: Engaging Your Board in Fundraising
Networking: 11:30 am, Program and Luncheon begins at 12:00 pm- Reservations required. Registration begins soon.
Speaker: Bill Stanczykiewicz, The Fund Raising School
Location: City View at Sterling Square

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Analyze & Visualize with Charts
2025-05-12 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Charts are a powerful tool for analyzing and communicating information through tables, graphs or diagrams. This workshop provides you with the skills you need to get the most value from charts. Hands-on activities show you how to apply several types of charts for static and interactive data visualizations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop should be taken by anyone interested in interpreting and visualizing data to address a research question or communicate data findings. Even if you already know how to make charts, this workshop can improve your ability to design charts that can do the best job of depicting your data.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The fundamentals: what to think about before making a chart
Principles for choosing and designing a chart
How to create static data visualizations with Microsoft Excel and a demonstration of other interactive visualization tools such as Datawrapper

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.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Using SAVI Data in Other GIS Tools
2025-05-26 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
SAVI provides a powerful collection of tools and resources that help you use data to make decisions. By leveraging other Geographic Information System (GIS) tools along with SAVI, you can do much more. Would you like to use SAVI maps in combination with other map data? Would you like to create your own web maps and share them with others? Would you like to analyze your data to find patterns and relationships? Would you like to know how to obtain these tools for your organization? This workshop demonstrates how GIS tools, such as ArcGIS Online, can help you do these things and more.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This webinar is intended for anyone that wants to know how GIS can help them serve communities.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Mapping, analysis, and data sharing capabilities of geographic information systems tools such as ArcGIS Online.
How to obtain access to GIS tools such as ArcGIS Online.

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 so that you have a basic understanding of the data and tools available in SAVI.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.

Giving For Impact – Level 2
2025-06-03 10:15 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Online
As a donor, do you ever question whether your donations are having the impact you expect? Do you often feel like you are just writing checks to organizations because they asked or because it makes you feel good?
Over the past eight years, our program, Giving for Impact, has made a tremendous difference in how people donate and partner with nonprofits.
The sole purpose of our training is to equip attendees with knowledge and help in developing relationships with the nonprofit community. The training encourages individuals to learn more about who they are as donors by teaching them to identify their personal mission, vision, and core values to create charitable impact. As a donor, they will be equipped to know how to find fulfillment in their giving.
Once an individual understands who they are as a donor, the program will build on that understanding by equipping them with knowledge of what a strong nonprofit organization looks like. Donors will learn how to ask the right questions when meeting with a nonprofit and how to determine if they are actually making a difference. Participants will learn what a healthy nonprofit partnership looks like and be able to create their own personal plan and philosophy of giving.
Giving for Impact is a great training program for individual donors as well as family foundations, financial advisors, wealth managers, CPA’s, estate planners, attorneys or trust advisors. Regardless if you donate $50.00 per year or $50,000.00 per year, Giving for Impact is for anyone who desires to have a clearer understanding of themselves as a donor and has a desire to make a greater impact through their giving.
Jamie D. Levy, from JDLevy & Associates, an international speaker, consultant, and adjunct professor at Indiana University School of Philanthropy, IU Fund Raising School, and IU Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs (IU SPEA), will guide you through understanding the strategies involved in making wise decisions regarding your philanthropic giving. To learn more about Mr. Levy and JDLevy & Associates visit their website www.JDLevyAssociates.com
This training is supported through donations from Jim and Carol Havens, JDLevy & Associates, Community Foundation Alliance, and the Welborn Baptist Foundation. These donations allow Giving for Impact to offer this series at no cost to you.
If you have questions or would like additional information please do not hesitate to contact: Carol Havens havenscs@gmail.com 812-453-8654 Cara Steinkuhl carasteinkuhl@gmail.com 812-455-4321 or Jamie Levy jlevy@jdlevyassociates.com

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data
2025-06-09 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
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.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.

Community Leadership Program
2025-06-10 07:30 - 2025-06-12 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Leadership Everyone’s Community Leadership Program is a three-day intensive program (with a half-day follow-up session) in which a diverse group of community members come together to discover their individual strengths, learn new skills, gain diverse perspectives, and create a vision for our community’s future. Knowledge and experience gained during the program are then applied in the attendees’ personal and professional lives. Graduates of the program are actively and continuously engaged with a network of other alumni and community members and organizations, using their strengths and passions to create community change. Alumni are provided opportunities through LE to engage in community activities, such as through nonprofit Engagement Fairs where individuals are matched with organizations they can serve.

Data-Informed Giving
2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations!

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Make Decisions with Data
2025-06-23 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Understanding communities often requires a combination of quantitative data such as demographic statistics and qualitative data such as information about the culture and history of an area. This workshop explores a variety of Indiana qualitative data sources including historic maps and digital encyclopedias. Additionally, it introduces methods for achieving community informed decision making.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who wants to complete a data driven project.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Sources of and techniques for leveraging qualitative information
Strategies for applying critical data skills to decision making
How to achieve community informed decision making.

Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
2025-06-24 08:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-16 08:30 - 11:00 (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.

YPA Lunch & Learn
2025-06-26 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Innovation Pointe, 318 Main St, 4th Floor, Evansville, IN, 47708, United States
Join Young Professionals Alliance for a Lunch & Learn panel discussion focused on nonprofit engagement and discovering the right organization that aligns with your passions, skills, and goals.
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, joining a committee, or serving on a board, our panelists will share their personal journeys and practical insights on how to build authentic relationships with nonprofits and create lasting change.

Lunch with the Mayors
2025-07-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bally’s Evansville Riverfront Event Center, 421 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN, 47708, United States
Join Evansville Regional Economic Partnership for an informative lunch with Mayors from around the region! The mayors will discuss the importance of collaboration, happenings in their community, reflections upon the past year, and how they plan to continue to work together to cultivate a stronger region.

Young Professionals Alliance 2025 YP Conference
2025-07-23 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47712, United States
Join the Young Professionals Alliance for our annual YP Conference – an inspiring day designed to engage, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders in the Evansville Region. This year’s theme, “Building Your Professional Playbook,” is all about equipping you with the tools, strategies, and connections to shape a meaningful and successful career.
This event brings together some of the region’s best and brightest young professionals (loosely defined as under 40) for a full day of networking, professional development, and personal growth!

HOLA Professional Development Series
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2026-03-06 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N First Ave, Evansville, IN, 47710, United States
Since its foundation in 2002 as a nonprofit organization, HOLA has been dedicated to fostering appreciation for cultural diversity and promoting the successful inclusion of Latinos in the community. In collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College, the University of Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana and the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), we developed a comprehensive leadership series aimed at achieving the following outcome: To equip participants with advanced professional development training that enhances their skills,
expands their knowledge, and sharpens their strategic thinking. This training empowers participants to navigate complex challenges, make meaningful contributions, and foster a culture of innovation, belonging, and continuous growth within their workplaces, communities, and organizations.
The Fourth Cohort will start at Ivy Tech Community College on August 1st, 2025.
Note: These six one-day sessions will be held over a year, rotating between Ivy Tech Community College, University of Evansville, and University of Southern Indiana. Light breakfast, lunch and materials included.
Registration Deadline: 7/15/2025

Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
2025-08-04 10:15 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 10:15 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online

Global Leadership Summit
2025-08-07 09:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
More than an event, The Global Leadership Summit is a resource to be leveraged for community transformation through the leadership of diverse sectors. Our partnership with Tristate Leaders advances the outcomes of building the leadership capacity of our local nonprofit sector with reduced participation costs, allowing for fresh, actionable leadership content in expert-level training, networking and collaboration potential and opportunity for year-long, personal and organizational development through GLS resources. We also see alignment with the anticipated community outcome of more people impacting their environment as an outgrowth of their Christian faith. Local viewing options and locations to come. Stay tuned!

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (1 of 6)
2025-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership, Planning and Evaluation, Marketing and Communication, Fundraising, Managing Human Resources & Compliance, Volunteer Management and Finance.

Board Champions 101
2025-08-20 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
The Board Champions ™ 101-level program provides a critical overview of nonprofit leadership and Board governance. Leaders will explore the vital tactical elements of roles of the Board in nonprofit leadership as well as specific responsibilities of governance. The program provides participants with leading practices in Board excellence along with practical application and understanding of the realities of nonprofit governance. Participants leave prepared and inspired to assume a greater leadership role in helping build a flourishing community. Specific topics covered include but are not limited to: 4 vital roles of the Board; The nonprofit lifecycle; Lanes of success – boundaries between Board and staff; Traditional Board leadership structures and decision making; Fiduciary duties of Board members; How to evaluate potential Board service opportunities. This will be offered as an open offering. Seating will be limited. Contracted consultant partner, Greg Nielsen of Nielsen Training & Consulting, LLC.

Grant Writing for Systems Change
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Many advocacy organizations and others involved in systems-change encounter fundraising challenges on multiple fronts. It can be difficult to identify and develop relationships with grantmakers interested in supporting this work, and it requires skill to illustrate the impact of such work in a way that resonates with funders. The outcomes of systems change and advocacy work are more nuanced, and making the case for funding such programs requires a specialized style of grant writing.
Join Elevate and GrantStation for a webinar covering the basics of grant writing for systems change. Elevate will start with a few definitions and information about lobbying, and then move into a few more advanced concepts, such as identifying aligned funders and defining activities, outputs, and outcomes in grant proposals. Grant Writing for Systems Change will be held on August 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. Register today and save your seat!

Description:
If you’re doing advocacy or systems change work, you may face challenges on two key fronts: identifying and cultivating funders who support this kind of work, and clearly illustrating the impact your efforts create. Because systems change and advocacy can be more challenging to explain than direct service work, you’ll need to describe your work differently to make a compelling case for funding.During this webinar, Eric Spioch of Elevate will explore the complexities of fundraising for advocacy activities, including those that complement direct service work.
You’ll learn:

the basics of systems change work, including key definitions and the role of lobbying;
how to prospect and identify mission-aligned funders who support advocacy;
ways to cultivate strong relationships with funders invested in systems change;
how to define your activities, outputs, and outcomes to demonstrate impact; and,
how to prepare compelling grant applications that effectively communicate the value of your advocacy initiatives.

You’ll leave with skills to properly prepare for and construct an effective grant application for nuanced advocacy work including tools to define their organization’s impact within a systems change framework.
Who should attend:
This session is designed with beginners in mind. It is ideal for development staff and nonprofit professionals from organizations with limited experience in fundraising specifically for systems change work.
After the webinar, you’ll receive:

slides and handouts;
a link to the webinar recording

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (2 of 6)
2025-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Federal Grants Landscape
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join Forvis Mazars for a webinar exploring OBBBA’s impact on federal grants. This webinar will share key changes and insights to understand OBBBA’s implications and opportunities for grants professionals and your organizations, providing perspectives on navigating the evolving federal grants landscape. Gain practical strategies to identify new grant opportunities, develop adaptation plans, and navigate compliance requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify and prioritize new grant opportunities.
Prepare strategic adaptation plans.
Recognize new compliance and accountability requirements.

Who is this for?
Grants management and compliance officers, finance directors and controllers, C-suite executives, program officers, and development staff in the nonprofit government services sector.
Opportunity for CPE is available, more information at the registration link.

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (3 of 6)
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States

Evaluation 101
2025-09-10 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
This is a 4-part virtual workshop series with the ability to participate in the training subjects that interest you and your organization. Participants will learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization, learning how to set up processes and structure, as well as the why behind using the data as an asset for program improvement, and external strategies shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation of compliance. Best practice approaches will be shared, gaining templates, and resources for practical use.
EVALUATION 101 will review key competencies and elements to introduce participants to evaluation concepts. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.

Giving For Impact – Alumni
2025-09-18 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Online

Financial Excellence for Nonprofit Organizations
2025-09-25 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3300 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
What is it? (Topics)

Mastering Core Financial Statements
Budgeting and Cash Flow Management
Practical Techniques for Accurate Budgeting
Integrating Forecasting into Monthly Routines
Developing Long-Term Financial Plans
Software and Tools for Financial Processes
Structuring Financial Responsibilities and Building Efficient Routines
Preparing for Audits and 990 Compliance
Effective Board Financial Management

Who should attend?

Nonprofit Directors
Highly recommended for Board Chairs and Executive Committee Members!

What will change?

By the end of this workshop, nonprofit leaders will gain actionable skills, practical resources, and a clear framework to manage their finances confidently, enabling informed decision-making and leading their organizations toward a prosperous, impactful future!

Idea to Action Incubator
2025-09-25 09:00 - 2025-09-26 14:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indiana University Indianapolis, 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
This dynamic two day event is designed to empower project teams and individuals with the tools, expertise, and connections needed to transform their innovative ideas into actional community engagement initiatives.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops on understanding community needs, sustainable project design, effective story telling & communication, financial planning & project budgeting and goal setting & assessment techniques. These workshops will be lead by subject-matter experts from higher education, nonprofits, grant-making organizations, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Attendees will register as individuals, but have the option to attend the event as part of a project team (must consist of at least one representative from a CEA member campus and community partner). Attendees who register as part of a project team will have the option to compete in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive a $5,000 CEA grant to fund their project idea!
Regardless of whether you plan to attend as part of a project team, this will be a great opportunity to network, develop connections with community partners and individuals in higher education, learn how create a project that is attractive to potential funders, and conduct your project in a way that centers the values of community-engaged work.

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 1 of 5)
2025-09-29 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
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.

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (4 of 6)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
