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Critical Thinking for Better Decisions
2026-11-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Strong decision-making begins with strong thinking. In today’s fast-paced workplace, it’s easy to rely on assumptions, react too quickly, or overlook the factors that lead to better outcomes. This interactive workshop will help you strengthen your critical thinking skills so you can make more informed, confident decisions when facing complex challenges.
Participants will learn how to recognize the cognitive biases that can influence judgment, use a practical framework to uncover the root cause of workplace problems, and apply proven techniques to evaluate situations more effectively. Throughout the session, you’ll work through real-world examples and leave with actionable strategies you can immediately apply in your own role.
Learning Outcomes

Identify cognitive biases and assumptions that commonly distort workplace decisions.
Apply a structured method to diagnose the root cause of ambiguous problems instead of jumping to solutions.
Reframe a current workplace challenge using the tools from the session and develop a concrete next step for moving forward.

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.
Price: $65 (Lunch provided)Date: November 11, 2026Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University CenterInstructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
2026-11-02 10:15 - 12:00, 2026-10-27 08:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-21 10:15 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 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.
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

Developing Major Gifts
2026-10-28 08:30 - 2026-10-30 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 Developing Major Gifts over three days in Evansville, Indiana at a special discounted rate of $400 to EAFC members. The course will be hosted at The Griffin Center on the University of Southern Indiana campus on Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30th from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The instructors for this course are Caitie Deranek Stewart and Travis Tester.
Normal tuition for this course is $1,495 and combined with travel, hotel and per diem your costs would easily exceed $2,000. You are saving more than $1,500 by taking the course through EAFC. This course does count towards the Certificate in Fund Raising Management. More information about the course can be found here.
Registration priority is given to EAFC members.
If you would like to attend Developing Major Gifts this fall in Evansville at the special rate (no refunds), please complete this registration form and send it with your payment no later than September 25, 2026. You can also make your payment online.
This special rate is exclusively for members of EAFC. If you aren’t a member, please register for membership online (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 EAFC 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 25. If we have not received payment by then, your course seat will be released. No refunds will be issued after you’ve reserved your spot if you are unable to attend for any reason.

The Fund Raising School Registration Form

EAFC Membership

You may pay for the course via check (see registration form) or through PayPal on the EAFC directed link on their website.

Please connect with Maggie if you have any questions about registration. All information is also available on EAFC’s website.
The Fund Raising School, a program of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University teaches the historical and philanthropic context, current issues and the art and science of fundraising and philanthropy. Its courses help professionals gain the knowledge 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.
To learn more, contact us.
For more about The Fund Raising School, click here.

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.

2026 Nonprofit Excellence Symposium
2026-10-23 08:00 - 14:30 (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.

SAVI Super User Data Literacy Training 2026
2026-10-22 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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? Wifi Details? Lunch?

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 will be provided.
Lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please indicate these details in the registration form.
A Credly Badge Earning Offering

Your growth deserves to be seen. Participants who complete this training can earn a Grow digital badge through Credly, making it easy to showcase your skills, celebrate your progress, and share your achievements with others. Each badge represents the knowledge you’ve gained and provides a verified, shareable way to demonstrate your capabilities to employers, funders, and your network. Learn more about earning and using your badge here.

Board Champions 201
2026-10-21 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Sessions Series
2026-10-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-08 09:00 - 2026-12-20 12:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Leadership coaching is an effective approach to develop employees through customized development plans, setting expectations, providing regular feedback, and having one on one conversations. The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.
This series begins on September 8, 2026, and meets again on September 22, October 6, and October 20.
SESSION 1:

Introduction to leadership theory
Characteristics of effective leaders
What is coaching? What is not coaching?

SESSION 2:

Introduction to behavioral change
How leaders can help change behaviors

SESSION 3:

Applying effective leadership and behavioral change to coaching
Framework for leadership coaching

SESSION 4:

Application of leadership coaching
Providing effective feedback
Tools for leadership coaching

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or more participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.
Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and is 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.

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data
2026-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 (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.

Changing How You Work with AI
2026-09-30 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
AI can do far more than answer questions. It can become a practical partner in the way you work every day. This interactive workshop is designed for professionals who have experimented with AI but want to move beyond occasional use to developing more effective, consistent work habits.
Participants will examine their current workflows to identify where AI can save time, improve decision-making, reduce repetitive tasks, and enhance productivity. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you’ll practice advanced prompting and delegation techniques that transform AI from a simple tool into an ongoing collaborative assistant. You’ll leave with a personalized action plan to help you immediately apply what you’ve learned in your own workplace.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify where AI is underutilized in their current workflow and recognize opportunities to improve efficiency.
Apply practical prompting and delegation techniques to real workplace tasks, creating a more iterative and productive partnership with AI.
Develop a personalized two-week action plan to build one new AI-powered work habit that increases productivity and effectiveness.

This workshop is ideal for individuals who have a basic familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot and are ready to take the next step toward working smarter with AI.
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.

Grant Writing with Impact: Using Data to Strengthen Your Case
2026-09-30 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in addressing community needs, yet many face challenges in clearly articulating those needs and demonstrating their impact in grant applications. While organizations often collect valuable program data and have access to publicly available data sources, they may lack the tools, confidence, or capacity to effectively translate that information into compelling, data-informed narratives. As a result, strong programs can be overlooked for funding—not due to lack of impact, but due to an inability to clearly communicate needs and outcomes.
This workshop is designed to address that gap by equipping nonprofit leaders with practical, accessible strategies to confidently use data in their grant writing. Participants will leave with guidance on how to identify, gather, and apply both publicly available data and their program data to strengthen grant proposals.
By the end of the session, participants will learn to:

Develop the ability to build clear, compelling grant narratives
Increase confidence in identifying and using publicly available data sources
Gain practical skills in using tools such as the new community dashboard to access community data
Strengthen their ability to communicate program impact using their own data

By building participants’ confidence and capacity to use data effectively, this workshop will help organizations develop stronger, data-informed proposals that more accurately reflect both the urgency of community needs and the impact of their work.
This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
Following the session, attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey.
Please Note: This training was previously titled Using Data in Grant Writing. While the title and description have been updated, the content remains the same and continues to provide the same valuable information and learning experience.

AI: A Tool to Enhance Human and Mission-Centered Ministry
2026-09-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
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.

Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories
2026-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.
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.

United Way's Day of Caring 2026
2026-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IN
United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s Day of Caring is the largest, coordinated volunteer service event in the area providing nonprofit organizations in Vanderburgh, Spencer, and Warrick Counties the hands-on help and resources needed to further their missions.
This year’s event takes place on Friday, September 11, in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance for the lives lost on 9-11-2001.
When it’s time to register service opportunities or sign up to volunteer, visit our volunteer platform, Get Connected.
It takes all of us pulling in the same direction to make real, tangible change. So, thanks in advance to everyone who dedicates their time, talent, and treasure to addressing the challenges facing our friends and neighbors. Through this day of service, we move closer to the United Way’s mission of helping all people thrive!

United Way LINC (September)
2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | United Companies, 3700 Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN, 47715, United States
LINC is an energized group of civic-minded individuals who are passionate about making Southwestern Indiana a better place while having fun and meeting awesome people. LINC delivers unique events and experiences for people to elevate their community, connections and social calendar through volunteerism and personal development.
If you are passionate about strengthening our community while having fun and building meaningful relationships, then join us for LINC – a United Way affinity group.
Opportunities to Engage:

Volunteer with organizations serving our community
Participate in educational and learning experiences
Network with professionals and donors within United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Take part in a special fundraising event led by LINC members

This week’s presenter: Volunteering Improves Your Mental Health, Jordan Beach, LCSW
There is no membership fee to join this group!

Evaluation 101
2026-09-09 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
Overview
This training will review the competencies and elements to introduce participants to evaluation concepts. Our Evaluation 101 training covers implementing systems and a structure to set an organization up for success and embed evaluation into their organizational practices. We will highlight the steps involved in creating an evaluation system and prepare participants to begin similar processes in their own organizations that are aligned to their data management plans. This workshop introduces the concept of logic models, SMART outcomes, and an organizational learning culture. This half-day session will dive into the importance of data systems and procedures and how to develop them. We will share examples of how to develop processes to ensure consistency in how data is collected, stored, and analyzed. We will also cover the implications of when organizations do not have these procedures. Participants will walk about with concrete action steps they can carry out!

Workshop Objectives:

Participants will understand basic evaluation terms and processes, including the four steps of program evaluation.
Participants will gain skills to establish clear outcomes and outputs, collect clean data, analyze data, and implement evaluation procedures.
Participants will understand the goals of process evaluations and outcome evaluations.
Participants will identify successes and challenges with the procedures used to collect, store, and analyze the data.

Who should attend?
Ideal participants are those that are looking to learn how to build a compelling grant narrative using data and relevant information, primarily using or leaning into the Grow/SAVI data tool for data usage.
* Following each session, attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey.
Instructed by: Transform Consulting Group

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program: AI in Fundraising
2026-09-09 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Bar Louie, 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47715, United States
Topic: AI in Fundraising
Speaker: Erik Daubert, The Fundraising School
Location: Online via this link
The Fund Raising School and the Evansville Area Fundraising Council, with the generous underwriting support of Welborn Baptist Foundation, are pleased to present a virtual course, AI in Fundraising. This course is FREE and open to the public.
In this course, participants will:

Gain an understanding of AI and its applications in fundraising

Learn how to leverage AI for efficient donor communication and personalizing outreach efforts

Uncover how AI can enhance your marketing efforts, from targeted campaigns to content creation and personalization

Learn strategies to maximize your nonprofit’s resources through AI utilization

Understand the importance of ethical AI use, addressing bias, privacy, and transparency concerns

SAVI Data Literacy – Visualizing Data with Charts
2026-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 (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 would be valuable to anyone interested in using charts 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 also want to consider attending the SAVI Data, Tools, and Other Resources workshop which explores where to find existing data in SAVI.

Board Champions 101
2026-08-26 08:30 - 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.

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Summer Social Event
2026-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Bar Louie, 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47715, United States
** You’re Invited! EAFC Summer Social Event **
The EAFC Summer Social Event takes place at Bar Louie on Thursday, August 20 from 4-6 pm CT. Open-house style, so stop in anytime! Complimentary appetizers will be provided. Please see attached invitation and RSVP by emailing jessica.welcher@community1.org.

Clergy Tax: Does Anyone Actually Know the Rules?
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Camp Reveal, 1042 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN, 47725, United States
Clergy tax remains one of the most misunderstood areas of taxation for churches and ministry leaders—but understanding the rules can make a significant difference for clergy.

This introductory session will cover important topics including housing allowance, FICA exemption, clergy tax qualifications, and the opportunities and challenges surrounding implementation. The workshop is designed to be practical, approachable, and helpful for both active and retired clergy as well as church and HR staff.

The session will be led by Kevin M. Bittner, CPA, founder and president of Bittner Tax Service, LLC, a firm specializing in clergy taxation and nonprofit accounting solutions.

SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data
2026-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Quantitative data, such as vital statistics, often play a critical role in community analysis projects. However, the richness of qualitative data such as interviews and historical documents can offer deeper insights into community challenges and opportunities. This workshop explores different types and sources of qualitative data and explores how they can be used to uncover themes and patterns that numbers alone may miss.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is relevant to anyone who wants to understand the potential of qualitative data.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

How to distinguish between the many types and roles of qualitative data

Where to find existing qualitative data for Indiana and beyond

How qualitative data can be used to support community focused projects

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING
No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 2A SAVI Data, Tools, and Other Resources workshop prior to this one. In that workshop you learn about the data resources that SAVI provides.

United Way LINC (August)
2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Tepe Park Clubhouse, 1212 S Garvin Ave, Evansville, IN, 47713, United States
LINC is an energized group of civic-minded individuals who are passionate about making Southwestern Indiana a better place while having fun and meeting awesome people. LINC delivers unique events and experiences for people to elevate their community, connections and social calendar through volunteerism and personal development.
If you are passionate about strengthening our community while having fun and building meaningful relationships, then join us for LINC – a United Way affinity group.
Opportunities to Engage:

Volunteer with organizations serving our community
Participate in educational and learning experiences
Network with professionals and donors within United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Take part in a special fundraising event led by LINC members

This week’s presenter: Tepe Park “Tour”, Jonathan Boettcher from Community One
There is no membership fee to join this group!

Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
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 iuconfs@iu.edu and anmbrock@iu.edu.
