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SUMMARY:Giving For Impact – Alumni
DESCRIPTION:Topic: As more organizations consider capital campaigns\, donors need a thoughtful way to discern whether the campaign is a sound opportunity for impact and whether the organization is truly ready to undertake it well. In this session\, Jamie will introduce a practical diagnostic tool for evaluating the campaign\, the organization’s readiness\, and the alignment between the opportunity and their own giving priorities. Participants will also explore the pathway from success to significance—and how their values\, purpose\, and desired impact are reflected in the way they give. \nYOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! \nPresenter: 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 \nThis 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. \nIf 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 \nNot a Giving for Impact Alumni but interested in learning more? Learn more here. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/giving-for-impact-alumni-3/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185550Z
CREATED:20260707T205806Z
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SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nAnyone interested in taking the next step from understanding their data and visualizing it\, to telling a cohesive story to others about their data. \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN? \n\nTo find the compelling narrative in your data\nTo connect facts that build a compelling argument\nTo use compelling graphics to communicate your point\nTo tailor your delivery to your audiences needs\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING \nNo 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.  \nThis 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.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-tell-stories-with-data-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185611Z
CREATED:20260227T221404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T185611Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing with Impact: Using Data to Strengthen Your Case
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will learn to: \n\nDevelop the ability to build clear\, compelling grant narratives\nIncrease confidence in identifying and using publicly available data sources\nGain practical skills in using tools such as the new community dashboard to access community data\nStrengthen their ability to communicate program impact using their own data\n\nBy 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. \nThis training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group. \nFollowing the session\, attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey.  \nPlease 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.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/grant-writing-with-impact-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185645Z
CREATED:20260707T205707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T185645Z
UID:10000335-1790258400-1790265600@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis webinar is intended for anyone that wants to know how GIS can help them serve communities.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN  \n\nMapping\, analysis\, and data sharing capabilities of geographic information systems tools such as ArcGIS Online. \n\n\nHow to obtain access to GIS tools such as ArcGIS Online. \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo prior knowledge is required. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/unlocking-the-power-of-online-gis-integrating-data-and-creating-multimedia-stories-4/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ArcGIS.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185233Z
CREATED:20260707T205555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T185233Z
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SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Visualizing Data with Charts
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis 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.  \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN?  \n\nThe fundamentals: what to think about before making a chart \n\n\nPrinciples for choosing and designing a chart \n\n\nHow to create static data visualizations with Microsoft Excel and a demonstration of other interactive visualization tools such as Datawrapper \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-visualizing-data-with-charts-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T193039Z
CREATED:20260707T193039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T193039Z
UID:10000333-1786975200-1786982400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data
DESCRIPTION: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.     \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis workshop is relevant to anyone who wants to understand the potential of qualitative data.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN  \n\nHow to distinguish between the many types and roles of qualitative data \n\n\nWhere to find existing qualitative data for Indiana and beyond \n\n\nHow qualitative data can be used to support community focused projects\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-beyond-the-numbers-the-power-of-qualitative-data-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Beyond-the-Numbers.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T192817Z
CREATED:20260707T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192817Z
UID:10000331-1784124000-1784131200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nAnyone that needs to design meaningful questions that can inform decision making.  \n WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?\n\nTechniques for defining goals \nHow to design measurable questions \nHow to successfully engage stakeholders \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING\n\nNone required
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-framing-the-problem-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholders,Donor-Funders,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Framing-the-Problem.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T164524Z
CREATED:20260611T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164524Z
UID:10000323-1782738000-1782743400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:From Data Frustrations to Better Decisions🔒
DESCRIPTION:Your organization may have data\, dashboards\, platforms\, evaluations\, or reporting processes\, but are they actually helping people make better decisions? \nIn many organizations\, data and technology efforts stall not because the tools are wrong\, but because the learning system around them is incomplete. This 90-minute interactive session from DARO will help participants think beyond tools and better understand what it takes to build a learning system that supports action. \nDARO will introduce its Learning System framework and four key stages: \n\nDiscovery\nDesign\nLaunch\nOperation\n\nUsing real organizational examples from IPA members\, DARO will walk through the kinds of questions to ask at each stage\, what needs to be in place\, and what outputs can help move work from frustration to action. \nYou may also work in small groups to apply the framework to their own data\, technology\, evaluation\, or decision-making challenges. \nThis training is free for Indiana Philanthropy Alliance members. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/from-data-frustrations-to-better-decisions%f0%9f%94%92/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IPA-Data-Frustrations-to-Better-Decisions.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184612Z
CREATED:20260414T184612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184612Z
UID:10000311-1782118800-1782126000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Tell Stories with Data
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nAnyone interested in taking the next step from understanding their data and visualizing it\, to telling a cohesive story to others about their data. \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN? \n\nTo find the compelling narrative in your data\nTo connect facts that build a compelling argument\nTo use compelling graphics to communicate your point\nTo tailor your delivery to your audiences needs\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING \nNo 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.  \nThis 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.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-tell-stories-with-data-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Telling-Stories-with-Data.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T200543Z
CREATED:20260505T170128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T200543Z
UID:10000313-1781598600-1781613000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Meet Me at the Intersection of Authority and Vulnerability: A Workshop on High-Value Grant Seeking
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will equip not-for-profit professionals of any experience level to: \n\nAssess and strengthen their organization’s readiness for competitive grantseeking\nImprove their understanding of the mechanics of proposal writing and preparation\nStrategize effective ways to build a sustainable pipeline of grants revenue\n\nAdditionally\, emerging Al tools will be addressed and discussed. \nThe title of the workshop aligns with a core spiritual principle articulated in Andy Crouch’s book Strong & Weak\, namely\, that true human flourishing requires the paradoxical combination of high authority and high vulnerability.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/workshop-high-value-grant-seeking/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Grow-TRQ-Solutions-2026-1.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195828Z
CREATED:20260113T193151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T195828Z
UID:10000277-1781082000-1781094600@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Unlocking Evaluation Success with Program Theory & Logic Models
DESCRIPTION:Program theory provides a roadmap for understanding how programs are supposed to work and how activities should lead to intended outcomes. Conversely\, when program theory is not well-defined\, problems will inevitably emerge that weaken both the program and its evaluation. This session provides an opportunity to dig deeper into program theory and strengthening evaluation efforts through helping clients identify\, clarify\, and communicate program theory. In this workshop session\, we’ll explore: \n·        What program theory is and how clearly articulating it can strengthen program delivery and management practices. \n·        How to communicate program theory through several strategies including basic and detailed logic models. \n·        Tools and templates that can be used to help staff and leaders develop\, revise\, and articulate program theory.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/unlocking-evaluation-success-2026/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Grow-Limelight-Training.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155048Z
CREATED:20260526T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T155048Z
UID:10000317-1781010000-1781015400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Using Data to Drive Upward Mobility: Practical Lessons From Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Initiative for a virtual workshop focused on how local leaders can use data to better understand community conditions\, identify strategic priorities\, and advance upward mobility from poverty. \nParticipants will hear directly from local leaders who are using the Upward Mobility Framework\, Mobility Metrics\, and local data sources to shape planning\, align stakeholders\, prioritize investments\, and monitor progress. \nThe workshop will feature \n\na live walk-through of the Upward Mobility Data Dashboard and how communities can use it alongside local data\,\npractical examples from local leaders using data to understand and address barriers to upward mobility in their communities\, and\nopportunities for attendees to reflect on their own community contexts and ask questions throughout the session.\n\nWhether 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.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/using-data-to-drive-upward-mobility/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Urban-Institute-Using-Data-to-Drive-Upward-Mobility.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184304Z
CREATED:20260414T184304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184304Z
UID:10000310-1780927200-1780934400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis webinar is intended for anyone that wants to know how GIS can help them serve communities.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN  \n\nMapping\, analysis\, and data sharing capabilities of geographic information systems tools such as ArcGIS Online. \n\n\nHow to obtain access to GIS tools such as ArcGIS Online. \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo prior knowledge is required. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/unlocking-the-power-of-online-gis-integrating-data-and-creating-multimedia-stories-3/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ArcGIS.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184139Z
CREATED:20260414T184139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184139Z
UID:10000309-1780322400-1780329600@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Visualizing Data with Charts
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis 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.  \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN?  \n\nThe fundamentals: what to think about before making a chart \n\n\nPrinciples for choosing and designing a chart \n\n\nHow to create static data visualizations with Microsoft Excel and a demonstration of other interactive visualization tools such as Datawrapper \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-visualizing-data-with-charts-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Visualizing-Data-with-Charts.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184049Z
CREATED:20260414T184049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184049Z
UID:10000308-1779199200-1779206400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data
DESCRIPTION: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.     \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis workshop is relevant to anyone who wants to understand the potential of qualitative data.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN  \n\nHow to distinguish between the many types and roles of qualitative data \n\n\nWhere to find existing qualitative data for Indiana and beyond \n\n\nHow qualitative data can be used to support community focused projects\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-beyond-the-numbers-the-power-of-qualitative-data-2/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Beyond-the-Numbers.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183953Z
CREATED:20260414T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T183953Z
UID:10000307-1778508000-1778515200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Avoid Data Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:Data is most powerful when you understand its limits. This module will give you the knowledge to think critically about data\, making you aware of what can cause noise in data and how to use data effectively despite these limitations. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN \n\nHow policy changes can affect the numbers\nHow factors outside your analysis can impact the data\nHow to judge the accuracy and reliability of data\n\nThis 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. \n 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-avoid-data-pitfalls-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Savi-data-literacy.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260227T213402Z
CREATED:20260227T213402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T213402Z
UID:10000299-1778059800-1778067000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Data Storytelling Training
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want your nonprofit to be the best kept secret in your community! Attend this workshop to learn how to use your data to tell your nonprofit’s story of impact to funders and the community. You’ll learn the storytelling structure and the why behind communicating your data. Then you will be equipped to share with the community\, your clients\, partners and funders the important value you bring to the community!
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-storytelling-training-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Data-Storytelling-Training.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183801Z
CREATED:20260414T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T183801Z
UID:10000306-1777903200-1777910400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – SAVI Data\, Tools\, and Other Resources
DESCRIPTION:SAVI offers a vast collection of health\, public safety\, education\, and many other demographic characteristics about Indiana communities\, with emphasis on central and southwest Indiana counties. This workshop explores the many powerful tools and datasets available in SAVI.  It also provides insights into how they can help you find\, explore\, and leverage these data to make informed decisions.  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThis workshop is perfect for anyone that wants to learn about SAVI resources.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nHow to use SAVI tools to find and explore data \nHow to balance needs and priorities to choose the right dataset \nHow to leverage SAVI supported research to inform your decision making \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING \nNone required. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-savi-data-tools-and-other-resources-2/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-SAVI-Data-Tools-and-Other-Resources.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183847Z
CREATED:20260414T183655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T183847Z
UID:10000305-1776693600-1776700800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nAnyone that needs to design meaningful questions that can inform decision making.  \n WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?\n\nTechniques for defining goals \nHow to design measurable questions \nHow to successfully engage stakeholders \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING\n\nNone required
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-framing-the-problem/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Framing-the-Problem.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260122T155431Z
CREATED:20251111T202231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T155431Z
UID:10000249-1775723400-1775737800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Giving For Impact – Level 1\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION: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? \nOver the past eight years\, our program\, Giving for Impact\, has made a tremendous difference in how people donate and partner with nonprofits. \nThe 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. \nOnce 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. \nThe 2026 Level I sessions are planned for March 5 and April 9. \nGiving 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. \nJamie 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 \nThis 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. \nIf 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
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/giving-for-impact-level-1-day-2/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Giving-For-Impact.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260330T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T170216Z
CREATED:20251117T170216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T170216Z
UID:10000258-1774879200-1774886400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Online GIS: Integrating Data and Creating Multimedia Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis webinar is intended for anyone that wants to know how GIS can help them serve communities.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN  \n\nMapping\, analysis\, and data sharing capabilities of geographic information systems tools such as ArcGIS Online. \n\n\nHow to obtain access to GIS tools such as ArcGIS Online. \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo prior knowledge is required. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/unlocking-the-power-of-online-gis-integrating-data-and-creating-multimedia-stories-2/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ArcGIS.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20251118T192732Z
CREATED:20251118T192732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T192732Z
UID:10000260-1773835200-1773838800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Indiana Youth Institute's 2026 State of the Child
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\n\nTo improve the lives of all Indiana children\, Indiana Youth Institute provides access to reliable data and resources to empower\, educate\, and equip those who impact youth. Join us for a dive into the recently released 2026 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book! Learn and engage with the best and most recent information on child well-being\, to inform leaders\, policymakers\, youth workers\, and advocates\, like you\, with go-to sources for critical data to create positive change for youth. \nJoin us for the 2026 State of the Child presentation\, the latest in youth well-being and how you can use data to create positive change for Indiana kids in your community. \nLearning Objectives\n\nRaise awareness of data related to the well-being of Indiana children.\nProvide access to high-quality\, evidence-based data and best practices to increase the well-being of Indiana’s children and youth through IYI.\nProvide a source of high quality\, evidence-based best practices\, and solutions to increase the well-being of Indiana’s children and youth.\n\n\nPresenter:\n\nIYI Data Team\nIndiana Youth Institute
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/indiana-youth-institutes-2026-state-of-the-child/
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Community Stakeholders,Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IYI-State-of-Child.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260316T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T170028Z
CREATED:20251117T170028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T170028Z
UID:10000257-1773669600-1773676800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Visualizing Data with Charts
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis 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.  \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN?  \n\nThe fundamentals: what to think about before making a chart \n\n\nPrinciples for choosing and designing a chart \n\n\nHow to create static data visualizations with Microsoft Excel and a demonstration of other interactive visualization tools such as Datawrapper \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-visualizing-data-with-charts/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Visualizing-Data-with-Charts.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260122T155401Z
CREATED:20251111T202158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T155401Z
UID:10000248-1772699400-1772713800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Giving For Impact – Level 1\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION: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? \nOver the past eight years\, our program\, Giving for Impact\, has made a tremendous difference in how people donate and partner with nonprofits. \nThe 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. \nOnce 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. \nThe 2026 Level I sessions are planned for March 5 and April 9. \nGiving 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. \nJamie 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 \nThis 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. \nIf 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
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/giving-for-impact-level-2026-day1/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Giving-For-Impact.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T165413Z
CREATED:20251117T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T165413Z
UID:10000256-1772460000-1772467200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Qualitative Data
DESCRIPTION: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.     \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThis workshop is relevant to anyone who wants to understand the potential of qualitative data.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN  \n\nHow to distinguish between the many types and roles of qualitative data \n\n\nWhere to find existing qualitative data for Indiana and beyond \n\n\nHow qualitative data can be used to support community focused projects\n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  \nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-beyond-the-numbers-the-power-of-qualitative-data/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Beyond-the-Numbers.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T165147Z
CREATED:20260205T165014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T165147Z
UID:10000289-1771326000-1771329600@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Census for Funders 101
DESCRIPTION:Census participation gaps\, particularly among historically undercounted populations\, can have lasting consequences for states\, local governments\, and the nonprofits and systems philanthropy supports. \nThis webinar will explore practical ways grantmakers can engage individually and collectively to strengthen outreach\, trust\, and participation. \nAn accurate census is essential to ensuring communities receive their fair share of public funding and resources\, especially as we look ahead to Census 2030. Census participation gaps\, particularly among historically undercounted populations\, can have lasting consequences for states\, local governments\, and the nonprofits and systems philanthropy supports. \nCensus for Funders 101 will outline how philanthropy and its partners can play a critical role in supporting a fair and accurate Census 2030. This webinar will explore why the census matters for securing government dollars\, how census data is used in funding and policy decisions\, and practical ways grantmakers can engage individually and collectively to strengthen outreach\, trust\, and participation. \nDesigned for funders at all levels of experience\, this session will equip participants with foundational knowledge\, real-world examples\, and actionable strategies to help ensure an accurate count that benefits Indiana’s communities for the next decade. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhy Census 2030 matters for equitable funding and representation\nHow census data drives public funding and policy decisions\nThe role philanthropy can play before\, during\, and after the census\nPractical ways funders can support partners and community-based outreach
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/census-for-funders-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Indiana-Philanthropy-Alliance-Census-for-Funders-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T165501Z
CREATED:20251117T165008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T165501Z
UID:10000255-1771250400-1771257600@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – Avoiding Data Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:Data is most powerful when you understand its limits. This workshop equips participants with some of the fundamental skills necessary to critically analyze data and recognize the impact of various factors on their results.    \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThis workshop is important for anyone who wants to ensure they are effectively using and interpreting data.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN \n\nHow and why to avoid treating estimates like exact numbers \nThe importance and impact of geographic variation \nThe benefits of looking beyond summary statistics \nHow policy changes or other factors may impact data \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING\nNo 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. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-avoiding-data-pitfalls/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-avoiding-data-pitfalls.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260202T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T165524Z
CREATED:20251117T164419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T165524Z
UID:10000254-1770040800-1770048000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy – SAVI Data\, Tools\, and Other Resources
DESCRIPTION:SAVI offers a vast collection of health\, public safety\, education\, and many other demographic characteristics about Indiana communities\, with emphasis on central and southwest Indiana counties. This workshop explores the many powerful tools and datasets available in SAVI.  It also provides insights into how they can help you find\, explore\, and leverage these data to make informed decisions.  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThis workshop is perfect for anyone that wants to learn about SAVI resources.  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nHow to use SAVI tools to find and explore data \nHow to balance needs and priorities to choose the right dataset \nHow to leverage SAVI supported research to inform your decision making \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING \nNone required. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-savi-data-tools-and-other-resources/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-SAVI-Data-Tools-and-Other-Resources.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T165422Z
CREATED:20251117T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T165422Z
UID:10000253-1768831200-1768838400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training: Framing the Problem
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nAnyone that needs to design meaningful questions that can inform decision making.  \n WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?\n\nTechniques for defining goals \nHow to design measurable questions \nHow to successfully engage stakeholders \n\nUSEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING\n\nNone required
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-data-literacy-skills-training-frame-the-problem/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savi-data-literacy-Framing-the-Problem.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260108T163000
DTSTAMP:20251201T210027Z
CREATED:20251031T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T210027Z
UID:10000242-1767774600-1767889800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:ArcGIS Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDay 1 Topics\n\nGIS Fundamentals – Understand what GIS is and how it can solve problems and create opportunities in Indiana\nNavigating ArcGIS Pro – Learn the capabilities of ArcGIS Pro\, get started\, and navigate the interface\nCreating Maps – Learn to effectively communicate spatial information through well-designed maps\nData Fundamentals – Explore data types and tools for managing and documenting your data\n\nDay 2 Topics\n\nData Sources – Find and access a wealth of free GIS data in Indiana and beyond\nWorking with Tables – Utilize tools and techniques for working with tables\nThe Power of Selection – Answer questions based on data values and locations\nBeyond the Fundamentals – Preview online GIS\, advanced spatial analysis\, and more\nClass Project – Apply your skills with a realistic use case\nWrap-Up – Review and consolidate your learning\n\n  \nAbout the presenter: IN-GTA: Indiana Geospatial Training Academy \nThe 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.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/arcgis-fundamentals-2026/
LOCATION:Indiana University Indianapolis\, 420 University Blvd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ArcGIS-Fundamentals.webp
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