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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Financing + Facilities for Nonprofits with IFF
DESCRIPTION:Join CDFI Friendly Evansville Region and our CDFI partner IFF for a Lunch & Learn designed specifically for nonprofit leaders across the Evansville region. \nNonprofits are often asked to do more with less — especially when it comes to facilities\, capital access\, and long-term sustainability. This session will focus on how mission-driven financing and facility planning can support your organization’s growth\, stability\, and impact. \nDuring this interactive Lunch & Learn\, attendees will: \n\nLearn how CDFIs like IFF support nonprofits with affordable financing\, real estate development\, and facility planning\nExplore common funding and facility challenges nonprofits face — and practical ways to overcome them\nHear about local and regional resources available to nonprofits in the Evansville area\nConnect with peers and partners over lunch
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/lunch-learn-financing-facilities-for-nonprofits-with-iff/
LOCATION:Innovation Pointe\, 318 Main St\, 4th Floor\, Evansville\, IN\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Systems Change
DESCRIPTION:Many advocacy organizations and others involved in systems-change encounter fundraising challenges on multiple fronts. It can be difficult to identify and develop relationships with grantmakers interested in supporting this work\, and it requires skill to illustrate the impact of such work in a way that resonates with funders. The outcomes of systems change and advocacy work are more nuanced\, and making the case for funding such programs requires a specialized style of grant writing. \nJoin Elevate and GrantStation for a webinar covering the basics of grant writing for systems change. Elevate will start with a few definitions and information about lobbying\, and then move into a few more advanced concepts\, such as identifying aligned funders and defining activities\, outputs\, and outcomes in grant proposals. Grant Writing for Systems Change will be held on August 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. Register today and save your seat! \n\n\nDescription: \nIf you’re doing advocacy or systems change work\, you may face challenges on two key fronts: identifying and cultivating funders who support this kind of work\, and clearly illustrating the impact your efforts create. Because systems change and advocacy can be more challenging to explain than direct service work\, you’ll need to describe your work differently to make a compelling case for funding.During this webinar\, Eric Spioch of Elevate will explore the complexities of fundraising for advocacy activities\, including those that complement direct service work. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nthe basics of systems change work\, including key definitions and the role of lobbying;\nhow to prospect and identify mission-aligned funders who support advocacy;\nways to cultivate strong relationships with funders invested in systems change;\nhow to define your activities\, outputs\, and outcomes to demonstrate impact; and\,\nhow to prepare compelling grant applications that effectively communicate the value of your advocacy initiatives.\n\nYou’ll leave with skills to properly prepare for and construct an effective grant application for nuanced advocacy work including tools to define their organization’s impact within a systems change framework. \nWho should attend: \nThis session is designed with beginners in mind. It is ideal for development staff and nonprofit professionals from organizations with limited experience in fundraising specifically for systems change work. \nAfter the webinar\, you’ll receive: \n\nslides and handouts;\na link to the webinar recording\n\n\n\n\n Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/grant-writing-for-systems-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Data-Informed Giving
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes\, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data\, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations!
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-informed-giving-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder
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SUMMARY:Grantmaking 201
DESCRIPTION:An Advanced Guide to Philanthropic Effectiveness\nGrantmaking 201 is a two-day course that offers a next-level look at effective grant management processes. We will dig deep into emerging trends and learn strategies to refine the purpose\, enhance the practice\, and maximize the impact of your giving. \nLearning Objectives\nPurpose of Philanthropy \n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to match your goals and priorities using six grantmaking models: responsive\, strategic\, proactive\, collaborative\, initiative\, and participatory.\nDiscuss trends shaping philanthropy\, such as strategic grantmaking and impact investing.\nLearn how to stay nimble\, adapt\, and earn trust.\n\n\n\nPractice of Philanthropy \n\n\n\nExplore effective grant management processes\, including developing and communicating criteria\, accepting and reviewing applications\, conducting site visits\, communicating funding decisions\, and measuring effectiveness.\nLearn how to read and review key financial documents\, including IRS Form 990\, grant budgets\, audit reports\, balance sheets\, and income statements.\nGain a better understanding of how you can support nonprofit capacity and how grantees perceive and utilize capacity-building efforts. Generate strategies to define grantee needs and how to assist in fulfilling their missions.\n\n\n\nPeople of Philanthropy\n\n\n\nGain experience in developing and managing relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. grant committees) and external stakeholders (e.g. grantees and community partners)\n\n\n\nThis program will be limited to 15 participants. \n  \nSchedule (tentative)\n\nApril 22 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT (a networking reception will immediately follow from 4:30 – 6:00 pm)\nApril 23 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT\n\nWho Should Attend?\nAnyone with two to five years of experience working within philanthropy—or those interested in a refresher. The course is available for all staff roles and board members. \nPricing\nMembers: $225.00\nNon-Members: $450.00 \nQuestions?\nConnect with Julie Markland at jmarkland@inphilanthropy.org.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/grantmaking-102/
LOCATION:Barnes & Thornburg\, 11 S Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Philanthropic Alliance":MAILTO:info@inphilanthropy.org
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SUMMARY:Grantmaking 101
DESCRIPTION:Informing the Context for Philanthropic Work\nGrantmaking 101 is a two-day course that helps staff and board members new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This interactive course will present a historical overview of philanthropy\, review a foundation’s leadership and governance structure\, provide an overview of grantmaking practices\, explore the various roles within philanthropy\, and touch on emerging trends. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe Purpose of Philanthropy: Understand the history of philanthropy and the national and local infrastructure supporting it. Learn how funding practices are related to foundation type\,  when it was created\, and its funding goals.\nThe Practice of Philanthropy: Learn effective grant management processes\, including accepting proposals\, reviewing proposals\, making decisions\, managing grants\, and measuring success.\nThe People of Philanthropy: Review a foundation’s leadership and governance. Understand how to develop fruitful relationships with stakeholders.\n\nThis program will be limited to 15 participants. \nLooking for Grantmaking 201? Go here. \nSchedule (tentative)\n\nApril 22 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT (a networking reception will immediately follow from 4:30 – 6:00 pm)\nApril 23 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT\n\nLocation\nBarnes & Thornburg\, 11 S Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46204 \nPricing\nMembers: $225.00\nNon-Members: $450.00 \nQuestions?\nConnect with Julie Markland at jmarkland@inphilanthropy.org.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/grantmaking-101/
LOCATION:Barnes & Thornburg\, 11 S Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Philanthropic Alliance":MAILTO:info@inphilanthropy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000
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SUMMARY:Data-Informed Giving
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes\, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data\, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations!
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-informed-giving-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T120000
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SUMMARY:Data-Informed Giving
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes\, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data\, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-informed-giving-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T130000
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CREATED:20241017T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T215152Z
UID:10000149-1731409200-1731416400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Building for Impact: Facility and Finance Planning Strategies for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session where you’ll learn about the resources available to nonprofit organizations and how CDFI Friendly Evansville Region and IFF can support your mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofits\, share insights\, and explore funding options. \nLunch will be provided\, so come hungry and ready to engage! Registration is limited. \nPlease RSVP to CDFI by 11/12/2024 at this link IFF Lunch & Learn — CDFI Friendly Evansville Region to ensure we have enough materials and food for everyone. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/building-for-impact-facility-and-finance-planning-strategies-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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ORGANIZER;CN="CDFI Friendly Evansville Region and IFF":MAILTO:Info@CDFIFriendlyEvansville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124825
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SUMMARY:Data-Informed Giving
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes\, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data\, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations! \nThis training has been postponed. Stay tuned for a new registration link & date!
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-informed-giving-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T100000
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SUMMARY:Data-Informed Giving
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes\, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data\, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-informed-giving-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124825
CREATED:20231211T181819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T160341Z
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SUMMARY:Data-Informed Giving
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes\, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data\, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/data-informed-giving/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T121500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T162043Z
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SUMMARY:Listening & Feedback: Tools to Assess Your Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar to learn how to listen with intention\, gather feedback in a way that does not burden your nonprofit partners\, share how you acted on feedback\, and how to use tools that will provide insights into how you can improve your work. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is members-only content. \n\n\n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/listening-feedback-tools-to-assess-your-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Philanthropic Alliance":MAILTO:info@inphilanthropy.org
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