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SUMMARY:Effective Board Structures for Shared Leadership and Succession
DESCRIPTION:Board dynamics (the interpersonal relations between board members and senior staff) have a high level of importance to the board’s governing effectiveness. Exceptional boards govern in constructive partnership with the chief executive and staff\, recognizing the effectiveness of this relationship is interdependent. This session explains how boards can create a culture that will foster engagement\, trust and collaboration\, as well as provide clarity around respective roles for a constructive partnership to build genuine mutual respect. \nLearning Objectives \n\nCreate a governance culture that encourages engagement and trust”\nDefine a constructive partnership”\nUnderstand shared leadership and succession planning”\n\nSpeaker \nSusan Decker \nPrincipal\, Decker Consulting
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/effective-board-structures-for-shared-leadership-and-succession/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Effective Governance: Building a Collaborative Board Culture
DESCRIPTION:The most successful nonprofit boards have a collaborative team culture\, working as a governing team in partnership with the executive. The starting point for building this culture involves a shared understanding of the work and the line between management and governance. Participants will learn to create shared understandings of the principles of board membership and how to assess the success of their organization’s board.\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify internal and external forces impacting organizations\nOutline roles and responsibilities of board members\nConsider roles and responsibilities of executive and other staff\n\nSpeaker \nDave Sternberg \nFounding Partner\, Loring Sternberg & Associates
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/effective-governance-building-a-collaborative-board-culture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T080000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (6 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6\, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership\, Planning and Evaluation\, Marketing and Communication\, Fundraising\, Managing Human Resources & Compliance\, Volunteer Management and Finance.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-management-6-of-6/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (5 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6\, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership\, Planning and Evaluation\, Marketing and Communication\, Fundraising\, Managing Human Resources & Compliance\, Volunteer Management and Finance.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-management-5-of-6/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T080000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (4 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6\, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership\, Planning and Evaluation\, Marketing and Communication\, Fundraising\, Managing Human Resources & Compliance\, Volunteer Management and Finance.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-management-4-of-6/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (3 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6\, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership\, Planning and Evaluation\, Marketing and Communication\, Fundraising\, Managing Human Resources & Compliance\, Volunteer Management and Finance.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-management-3-of-6/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T170000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (2 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6\, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership\, Planning and Evaluation\, Marketing and Communication\, Fundraising\, Managing Human Resources & Compliance\, Volunteer Management and Finance.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-management-2-of-6/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T032819
CREATED:20241119T203053Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (1 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management course is designed to assist participants’ understanding in the foundational components of a nonprofit. The intended audience is that of one consistent staff member (executive director) and a consistent board member (in most cases it will be the board chair) who partner through a “linked module” cohort learning of 6\, one-day sessions covering such areas as: Governance and Leadership\, Planning and Evaluation\, Marketing and Communication\, Fundraising\, Managing Human Resources & Compliance\, Volunteer Management and Finance.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-management-1-of-6/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T032819
CREATED:20231019T183735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T155152Z
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SUMMARY:Board Champions 201
DESCRIPTION:201 Level Training: Habits and Practices of Healthy Boards\nTraining for those serving as board members who want to expand their understanding \nThe Board Champions ™ 201-level program provides an opportunity for Board members to explore the habits and practices of effective governance\, reflect on their strengths\, and emerge more energized\, engaged\, and prepared to excel. Board members will explore practical and refreshingly unique ways in which they can 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\, 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. \n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/board-champions-201/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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