Data Centers and Community Primer
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Midwestern communities are powering the future of artificial intelligence and cloud computing through the exponential growth of data center operations breaking ground in our region. These infrastructure investments have impacts on economic and environmental resources that are not always well-understood or anticipated. Through this fact-based primer on data centers, foundation leaders can be informed partners working to drive effective decision-making and strategy development within their own communities.
What you’ll take away:

Fact-based insights on the topic of data center operations and implications on communities.
Questions to ask to understand the benefits and drawbacks of data centers for your region.

IPA Member Price: $0
Nonmember Price: $50

Supporting Youth Mental Health in Rural Communities
2026-01-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
About This Event

This presentation explores mental health in rural communities, emphasizing the recognition of stress signs and symptoms and the critical role of strong support systems. Attendees will learn how chronic stress affects individuals in rural settings and how early intervention can make a difference. The session highlights the power of community connection, peer support, and open dialogue in reducing stigma and promoting mental well-being. With a focus on prevention, we will discuss practical strategies for identifying those at risk and fostering environments where people feel seen, heard, and supported, ultimately working together to prevent suicide and build healthier rural communities.
Learning Objectives:

Learn mental health issues unique to rural communities
Discover how to identify signs of chronic stress
Gain practical strategies to build healthy rural communities

Abby Heidenreich
Extension Educator
Farm Stress Team
Purdue Extension – Gibson County

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem
2026-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
This workshop offers simple techniques for designing meaningful questions that produce clear and actionable answers. It also provides strategies for engaging community stakeholders and other subject matter experts throughout the project lifecycle.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone that needs to design meaningful questions that can inform decision making.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Techniques for defining goals
How to design measurable questions
How to successfully engage stakeholders

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING

None required

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program
2026-01-14 07:45 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Old National Bank, Bob Jones Community Room, 1 Main St, Evansville, 47708, United States
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.
January EAFC Program
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 7:45 am Networking; Program runs from 8 – 9 am CT
Topic: Back by popular demand…EAFC Networking & Small Group Topics!
Speaker: YOU! Exchange of Ideas, Best Practices, Networking & Group Discussion
Location: Bob Jones Community Room – Old National Bank – One Main St (Downtown Evansville)

ArcGIS Fundamentals
2026-01-07 08:30 - 2026-01-08 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indiana University Indianapolis, 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
This two-day, hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and early-career professionals who want to build a strong foundation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Pro. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, participants will explore how GIS can be used to solve real-world problems and support decision-making across Indiana and beyond.
Day 1 Topics

GIS Fundamentals – Understand what GIS is and how it can solve problems and create opportunities in Indiana
Navigating ArcGIS Pro – Learn the capabilities of ArcGIS Pro, get started, and navigate the interface
Creating Maps – Learn to effectively communicate spatial information through well-designed maps
Data Fundamentals – Explore data types and tools for managing and documenting your data

Day 2 Topics

Data Sources – Find and access a wealth of free GIS data in Indiana and beyond
Working with Tables – Utilize tools and techniques for working with tables
The Power of Selection – Answer questions based on data values and locations
Beyond the Fundamentals – Preview online GIS, advanced spatial analysis, and more
Class Project – Apply your skills with a realistic use case
Wrap-Up – Review and consolidate your learning

About the presenter: IN-GTA: Indiana Geospatial Training Academy
The Indiana Geospatial Training Academy (IN-GTA) is a collaborative initiative involving Indiana University, Purdue University, and Valparaiso University. IN-GTA’s mission is to provide accessible, industry-ready geospatial training to professionals primarily based in Indiana. Our workshops are tailored to the state’s unique needs, offering participants the opportunity to enhance their geospatial skills using tools, data, and practices prevalent in Indiana’s professional community.

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data
2025-12-15 09:00 - 11:00 (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 SAVI Data, Tools, and Other Resources workshop which explores where and how to find data 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.

Using Data to Inform Strategic Priorities in Your Community
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | IN
To expand opportunity and well-being for residents, local leaders need the right data and the skills to put the data into action. This session will help participants identify the most relevant data sources to understand their community’s upward mobility challenges and set clear, actionable priorities.
Through real-world examples, you’ll learn how other communities have used data to advance mobility goals. We’ll also introduce practical tools and guidance from chapters 4 and 5 of the Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility, showing you how to apply these resources in your own work.
Whether you’re starting your planning process or strengthening a data-driven approach, this session offers practical insights and tools to inform every stage, from assessing local conditions to implementing solutions.

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program
2025-12-10 07:45 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
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.
December 10, 2025
Topic: Pursuing Flourishing in an Anxious World
Networking: 7:45 am, Program begins at 8:00 am
Speaker: Dr. Jim Schroeder, Vice President, Department of Psychology & Wellness at Easterseals
Location: Welborn Community Room

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (6 of 6)
2025-12-03 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.

Using Data in Grant Writing
2025-12-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 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.

Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories
2025-12-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | IN
This session will explore how GIS technology can help you bring data to life. Learn how to integrate data from multiple sources—including SAVI—create interactive maps and multimedia stories and uncover patterns and relationships through spatial analysis. If you’re curious about how tools like ArcGIS Online can support your organization’s storytelling and data-driven decision making, this workshop is for you. Live demonstrations of ArcGIS Online’s capabilities will be included.

Excel Advanced Workshop: Unlock the Full Potential
2025-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Transform Excel into a powerful data analysis tool. This advanced workshop is designed for professionals who already work comfortably in Excel and want to master its most powerful features. You’ll learn how to build PivotTables and PivotCharts, create advanced formulas, use data validation and scenario tools, and leverage macros for automation. With these advanced techniques, you’ll be able to analyze and present data in ways that drive smarter decisions.
Key skills you’ll gain:

Creating and customizing PivotTables and PivotCharts
Designing advanced formulas with nested functions
Using data analysis tools like What-If Analysis and Solver
Automating repetitive tasks with macros
Leverage validation tools to control the data entered in your worksheet, including the use of drop-down lists
Learn how to protect and lock cell contents for safe and secure collaboration

This offering can be part of a 3 part series on Excel.

The Value of Place: How to Enhance your Teaching and Research with Free Mapping and Spatial Analysis Tools Webinar
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
This webinar showcases a range of powerful desktop and online mapping and spatial analysis tools, data, and other resources designed to enhance higher education teaching, service, and research activities. These resources are versatile and applicable across numerous disciplines, including health, public safety, public policy, economics, history, archaeology, geography, planning, informatics, and more.
A key feature of the webinar is SAVI, an online platform offering free interactive mapping and analysis tools, downloadable databases, reports, and data literacy workshops. SAVI provides access to thousands of data variables detailing the socio-economic characteristics of Indiana communities over multiple decades. Data themes include demographic trends, social determinants of health, social services, crime, education, and more. The webinar will also present examples of how SAVI resources have been utilized to support university research and teaching.
Additionally, the webinar introduces ArcGIS Online, a tool for creating customized, interactive maps and dashboards that can enrich course content and support research. Participants will also learn about the extensive array of Indiana demographic and environmental geospatial data resources and training available to faculty and students.

Delegation: An Essential Skill for Enhancing Leadership and Teams
2025-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Delegation is a critical leadership skill that empowers teams, builds capacity, and allows leaders to focus on what matters most. This practical workshop explores how to delegate effectively by matching tasks to team strengths, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring accountability. Participants will gain tools to delegate with clarity and confidence—unlocking greater productivity, engagement, and leadership growth.
Key Takeaways:

Understand the role of delegation in leadership development
Identify what and when to delegate
Match tasks to team member strengths
Avoid common delegation pitfalls
Ensure accountability and follow-through

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Using Data to Inform Program Improvement & Becoming a Data-Informed Organization
2025-11-12 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
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. USING DATA TO INFORM PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT will focus on helping participants understand how to use their data to inform program improvement. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group. BECOMING A DATA-INFORMED ORGANIZATION session will focus on helping participants understand the why behind using data so they can view data as an asset for shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation to remain compliant.

Excel Intermediate Workshop: Work Smarter with Data
2025-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Ready to level up? This workshop takes your Excel skills beyond the basics and focuses on tools that streamline your work and improve accuracy. You’ll learn how to manage larger data sets, use conditional formatting, work with multiple worksheets, and apply functions like IF, VLOOKUP, and COUNTIF. By the end, you’ll be able to make your spreadsheets more powerful and insightful, saving time and reducing errors in your day-to-day tasks.
Key skills you’ll gain:

Working with formulas for more complex calculations
Linking and managing data across multiple sheets via 3D references, external references as well as using hyperlinks to link worksheets to other Microsoft office documents
Using logical and lookup functions to extract insights
Applying conditional formatting for quick data analysis
Learn how to Nest functions with rounding your solutions & and/or/if
Learn how to utilize Excel Tables to expedite formatting and perform calculations
Learn how to filter your data via multiple tools

This offering can be part of a 3 part series on Excel.

How To Create Evaluation Processes and Procedures
2025-11-05 08:30 - 10:00 (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. HOW TO CREATE EVALUATION PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES will cover the importance of data systems and procedures and how to develop them. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
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Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (5 of 6)
2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 5 of 5)
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:30 (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.

Grant Writing for Beginners
2025-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
Presented by Amy Bolek, Founder and President of Bolek Grant Writing, this is an introductory training designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to start writing successful foundation grant proposals. This training is most ideal for individuals and organizations new to grant writing, or for those seeking a refresher.
Objectives:

Basics – Participants will gain new or improved understanding of the essential components of a grant proposal.
Three Cs – Participants will learn practical tips and strategies for crafting Complete, Compliant, and Competitive applications that meticulously adhere to grant guidelines and requirements but also include unique elements to substantially enhance the likelihood of a funding award.

During this half-day training, Amy will also share some experiences, valuable lessons and insights gained during her nearly 20 year tenure as a grant writing consultant.

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 4 of 5)
2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Online

Excel Basics Workshop: Build a Strong Foundation
2025-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Take the guesswork out of spreadsheets. This hands-on workshop introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Excel to help you become confident in organizing and analyzing data. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, format cells, enter and manage data, create simple formulas, and design basic charts. Whether you’re brand new to Excel or looking to refresh your skills, this session will equip you with the practical knowledge to use Excel more efficiently in your everyday work.
Key skills you’ll gain:

Navigating the Excel workspace with ease
Formatting data for clarity and consistency
Using basic formulas and functions
Creating simple tables and charts to visualize information
Create and modify illustrations, logos, shapes
Enter and convert numerical and text data, as well as perform calculations with dates and times
Arrange, filter, and sort lists of data by text, color and custom criterions to keep data organized

This offering can be part of a 3 part series on Excel.

Board Champions 201
2025-10-22 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
The Board Champions ™ 201-level program provides an opportunity for Board members to explore the habits and practices of effective governance, reflect on their strengths, and emerge more energized, engaged, and prepared to excel.

Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start
2025-10-21 08:30 - 2025-10-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47712, United States
The Fund Raising School and the Evansville Area Fundraising Council (EAFC), with the generous underwriting support of the Welborn Baptist Foundation, are pleased to present Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start on Tuesday, October 21 through Thursday, October 23 in Evansville, Indiana (University of Southern Indiana campus) at the special rate of $400 to EAFC members. The faculty members for this course are Phil Purcell and Dean Regenovich.
Normal tuition for this course is $1,295 and combined with travel, hotel and per diem your costs would easily exceed $2,000. You are saving over $1,500 by taking the course through EAFC. This course does count towards the Certificate in Fund Raising Management and is required to receive the CFRM. More information about the course can be found at https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/professional-development/courses-seminars/the-fund-raising-school/planned-giving.html, including the course schedule.
If you would like to attend Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start in Evansville at the special rate of $400 (no refunds), please complete the attached registration form and send it with your payment no later than September 12, 2025. You can also make your payment online at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8SHDYYFJ8Z8SS. This special rate is exclusively for members of EAFC. If you aren’t a member, you can join at https://charitablegiftplanners.org/ (please note your $50 payment for EAFC membership needs to be separate from your payment for The Fund Raising School).
This course is limited to 40 participants and you don’t want to miss out on this tremendous opportunity! Because we anticipate many people in this area will want to take advantage of the course, we request you send an email to Maggie Carnahan (macarnahan@usi.edu), EAFC board member, as soon as possible informing us you plan to attend. Once we have your name, we will expect payment and the attached registration form by September 12. If we have not received payment by then your course seat will be released.
The Fund Raising School, a program of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and annually helps hundreds of fundraising professionals around the world achieve new levels of success. The Fund Raising School teaches the historical and philanthropic context, current issues, and the art and science of fundraising and philanthropy. Through its courses a person gains the knowledge needed to build resources for their organization with confidence and success in an ever-changing society.
The Evansville Area Fundraising Council (EAFC) was created in 1999 as a professional association for development officers to promote planned giving, promote education and professional expertise of council members, and encourage networking and support among its members. Members enjoy educational meetings featuring speakers who present relevant, current topics related to fundraising and nonprofits, access to a network of peers and professionals working in the area of charitable giving, continuing education opportunities through The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, name and organization published in the EAFC Membership Directory, and the option to join the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The Fund Raising School began offering six of its primary courses in Evansville in November 2010 and will continue to offer a course each year as funding allows. This means that for the development professional who is serious about obtaining certificates from the nation’s only fundraising school the opportunity exists at a very small cost to you or your organization.
You must be a member of the Evansville Area Fundraising Council to receive the rate of $400. If you’re not a member of EAFC, you can join by visiting the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners website at www.charitablegiftplanners.org/join. (EAFC is a member of this group.) You will need to log into your account and/or set up an account. You can then join/renew online by selecting the IN – Evansville Area Fundraising Council – $50.00, and choose to “Pay by Credit Card” or select “Pay by Check”. When you choose to pay membership by check, the check is mailed to: National Association of Charitable Gift Planners – 1075 Broad Ripple Ave. #306 – Indianapolis, IN 46220-2034
For questions, please reach out to Maggie Carnahan.

Community Leadership Program
2025-10-21 07:30 - 2025-10-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IN
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.

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 3 of 5)
2025-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Online

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 2 of 5)
2025-10-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Online

2025 Nonprofit Excellence Symposium
2025-10-10 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Giving For Impact – Alumni
2025-10-08 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
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
