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2021 Mental Health Issue Brief (From Greater Evansville Health Survey) 
2021 Mental Health Issue Brief (From Greater Evansville Health Survey) ,
mental-behavioral-health substance-abuse community-topic-hubs
2023 Evansville Housing Needs Assessment
2023 Evansville Housing Needs Assessment, , , , ,
economy equity-access housing quality-of-place senior-care community-topic-hubs
A Nonprofit Dashboard & Signal Light for Boards
A Nonprofit Dashboard & Signal Light for Boards
board-development nonprofit-operations
A Template for A Great Board Orientation
A Template for A Great Board Orientation
board-development nonprofit-operations
About SAVI
About SAVI
data-literacy
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: What Really Matters
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: What Really Matters
mental-behavioral-health community-topic-hubs
Annual Evaluation Template for Executive Director
Annual Evaluation Template for Executive Director
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
start-up nonprofit-operations
Are Performance Reviews Still Relevant?
Are Performance Reviews Still Relevant?
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Corporation - IN
Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Corporation – IN
start-up nonprofit-operations
Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Corporation - KY 
Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Corporation – KY 
start-up nonprofit-operations
Automatic Revocation of Exemption
Automatic Revocation of Exemption
start-up nonprofit-operations
Before Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
Before Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
start-up nonprofit-operations
Board Application Template
Board Application Template
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Committee Job Descriptions
Board Committee Job Descriptions
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Manual Sample
Board Manual Sample
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Member Conflict of Interest
Board Member Conflict of Interest
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Member Description Template
Board Member Description Template
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Member Job Description
Board Member Job Description
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board of Directors Conduct Policy Sample
Board of Directors Conduct Policy Sample
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board of Directors Orientation Checklist
Board of Directors Orientation Checklist
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Orientation Guide
Board Orientation Guide
board-development nonprofit-operations
Board Service Infographic
Board Service Infographic
board-development nonprofit-operations
BoardSource
BoardSource
board-development nonprofit-operations
Building a Strong Foundation Through Investment in Early Learning
Building a Strong Foundation Through Investment in Early Learning, , ,
early-learning education equity-access maternal-child-health community-topic-hubs
Bylaws Template
Bylaws Template
start-up nonprofit-operations
Calibration Point Podcasts
Calibration Point Podcasts
philanthropy-grantmaking
Candid Learning for Donors/Funders
Candid Learning for Donors/Funders
philanthropy-grantmaking
Case Statement Template
Case Statement Template
start-up nonprofit-operations
Charities & Nonprofits
Charities & Nonprofits
start-up nonprofit-operations
Closing the Gap – An Assessment of Indiana’s Early Learning Opportunities 
Closing the Gap – An Assessment of Indiana’s Early Learning Opportunities , ,
early-learning education equity-access community-topic-hubs
Community Commons
Community Commons
nonprofit-operations
Community Health Needs Assessments 
Community Health Needs Assessments , , , , , ,
equity-access healthy-food-access maternal-child-health mental-behavioral-health senior-care tobacco-use-vaping weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs
Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
start-up nonprofit-operations
Conducting Performace Evaluations
Conducting Performace Evaluations
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Creating Your Nonprofit Annual Report: Full Guide & Template
Creating Your Nonprofit Annual Report: Full Guide & Template
marketing-communications nonprofit-operations
Data Informed Self Assessment
Data Informed Self Assessment
data-literacy
Data Literacy Assessment
Data Literacy Assessment
data-literacy
Developing a Theory of Change
Developing a Theory of Change
start-up nonprofit-operations
Discover Philanthropy
Discover Philanthropy
philanthropy-grantmaking
diversitydatakids.org
diversitydatakids.org,
early-learning equity-access community-topic-hubs
Document Retention Policy
Document Retention Policy
start-up nonprofit-operations
Donor Bill of Rights
Donor Bill of Rights
philanthropy-grantmaking
Donor Intent Sample Template
Donor Intent Sample Template
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
Driver Diagram Template
Driver Diagram Template
start-up nonprofit-operations
Environmental Justice Dashboard
Environmental Justice Dashboard
quality-of-place community-topic-hubs
Evansville Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2045 (MTP) 
Evansville Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2045 (MTP) ,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Evansville Parks & Recreation 5 Year Master Plan
Evansville Parks & Recreation 5 Year Master Plan,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Evansville Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 
Evansville Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) ,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Evansville, Indiana Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Master Plan
Evansville, Indiana Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Master Plan, , ,
equity-access master-plans quality-of-place weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs community-development
Evansville’s Parks and Recreation 5 Year Master Plan
Evansville’s Parks and Recreation 5 Year Master Plan,
master-plans community-development
Event Planning Budget Template
Event Planning Budget Template
marketing-communications nonprofit-operations
Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Nonprofit
Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Nonprofit
start-up nonprofit-operations
Exemption Requirements
Exemption Requirements
start-up nonprofit-operations
Facebook Marketing Strategy: A Guide for Nonprofits
Facebook Marketing Strategy: A Guide for Nonprofits
marketing-communications nonprofit-operations
Financial Dashboard Sample
Financial Dashboard Sample
accounting nonprofit-operations
Financial Management for Nonprofits
Financial Management for Nonprofits
accounting nonprofit-operations
Financial Management Models of a Great Nonprofit
Financial Management Models of a Great Nonprofit
accounting nonprofit-operations
Financial Policy Guidelines and Example
Financial Policy Guidelines and Example
accounting nonprofit-operations
For Evansville Podcast
For Evansville Podcast, , , , ,
equity-access flourishing housing mental-behavioral-health poverty quality-of-place community-topic-hubs
Gift Acceptance Policies
Gift Acceptance Policies
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
Giving Knowledge: Doing it better together
Giving Knowledge: Doing it better together
philanthropy-grantmaking
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations ,
equity-access philanthropy-grantmaking community-topic-hubs
Grantmakes for Effective Organizations
Grantmakes for Effective Organizations
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
Greater Evansville Health Survey
Greater Evansville Health Survey, , , , , , ,
equity-access healthy-food-access housing mental-behavioral-health senior-care substance-abuse tobacco-use-vaping weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs
Greater Evansville Health Survey Project  – Executive Summary
Greater Evansville Health Survey Project  – Executive Summary, , , , , , ,
equity-access healthy-food-access housing mental-behavioral-health senior-care substance-abuse tobacco-use-vaping weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs
Harvard Flourishing Program
Harvard Flourishing Program
flourishing community-topic-hubs
Henderson, KY Downtown Master Plan
Henderson, KY Downtown Master Plan, ,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Henderson, KY Vision Plan
Henderson, KY Vision Plan, ,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Housing Justice Hub
Housing Justice Hub
housing community-topic-hubs
How Dashboards Can Help Your Nonprofit Achieve Strategic Goals
How Dashboards Can Help Your Nonprofit Achieve Strategic Goals
strategic-planning nonprofit-operations
How Quality of Place Impacts Economic Development 
How Quality of Place Impacts Economic Development ,
economy quality-of-place community-topic-hubs
How to get your nonprofit news covered by the media
How to get your nonprofit news covered by the media
marketing-communications nonprofit-operations
How to Maintain Donor Relationships During Staff Transitions
How to Maintain Donor Relationships During Staff Transitions
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
How to Manage Board Committee Overload
How to Manage Board Committee Overload
board-development nonprofit-operations
How to Start a Nonprofit
How to Start a Nonprofit
start-up nonprofit-operations
How to Start a Nonprofit
How to Start a Nonprofit
start-up nonprofit-operations
How to Stay Exempt
How to Stay Exempt
start-up nonprofit-operations
HUD User
HUD User
housing community-topic-hubs
Improved Nutrition, Physical Activity & Weight Will Improve the Region’s Health 
Improved Nutrition, Physical Activity & Weight Will Improve the Region’s Health , , ,
equity-access healthy-food-access quality-of-place weight-nutrition-health community-topic-hubs
Incorporation & Bylaws
Incorporation & Bylaws
start-up nonprofit-operations
Indiana 211
Indiana 211
nonprofit-operations
Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed Dashboard
Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed Dashboard
education community-topic-hubs
Indiana Youth Institute
Indiana Youth Institute, , ,
early-learning education equity-access flourishing community-topic-hubs
IRS Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
IRS Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
start-up nonprofit-operations
IRS Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
IRS Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
start-up nonprofit-operations
IU Fundraising School Podcast
IU Fundraising School Podcast
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
Jacobsville Love Your Neighbor – Quality of Life Plan
Jacobsville Love Your Neighbor – Quality of Life Plan
quality-of-place community-topic-hubs
Jasper, IN Comprehensive Plan
Jasper, IN Comprehensive Plan, ,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Key Insights from the 2024 Foundation Operations and Management Report
Key Insights from the 2024 Foundation Operations and Management Report
nonprofit-operations
Kids Count Data Center
Kids Count Data Center, ,
early-learning education equity-access community-topic-hubs
Leadership Everyone VOICE Reports
Leadership Everyone VOICE Reports,
community-development equity-access community-topic-hubs
Lifecycle of an Exempt Organization
Lifecycle of an Exempt Organization
start-up nonprofit-operations
Logic Model Development Guide
Logic Model Development Guide
start-up nonprofit-operations
Logic Model Template
Logic Model Template
start-up nonprofit-operations
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Sample
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Sample
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits,
equity-access nonprofit-operations community-topic-hubs
National Low Income Housing Coalition – Housing Needs in Indiana  
National Low Income Housing Coalition – Housing Needs in Indiana  
housing community-topic-hubs
National Low-Income Housing Coalition – Housing Needs in Indiana 
National Low-Income Housing Coalition – Housing Needs in Indiana ,
housing poverty community-topic-hubs
Navigating the Process to Become a Nonprofit
Navigating the Process to Become a Nonprofit
start-up nonprofit-operations
New Employee Orientation Checklist
New Employee Orientation Checklist
human-resources nonprofit-operations
New IU study highlights billions in annual losses from untreated mental illness in Indiana
New IU study highlights billions in annual losses from untreated mental illness in Indiana
mental-behavioral-health community-topic-hubs
Nonprofit Annual Reports
Nonprofit Annual Reports
marketing-communications nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Job Description Toolkit
Nonprofit Job Description Toolkit
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Paid Employment in Economic Growth Region 11, Indiana 2000-2019
Nonprofit Paid Employment in Economic Growth Region 11, Indiana 2000-2019
nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Quarterly
Nonprofit Quarterly
nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Salary Survey Reports
Nonprofit Salary Survey Reports
nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Self-Assessment Checklist
Nonprofit Self-Assessment Checklist
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Strategy and Planning Tips
Nonprofit Strategy and Planning Tips
strategic-planning nonprofit-operations
Nonprofit Succession Tool Kit
Nonprofit Succession Tool Kit
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Opportunity Insights
Opportunity Insights, , , , ,
economy flourishing housing poverty quality-of-place strategic-planning community-topic-hubs nonprofit-operations
Organization Self-Assessment Evaluation
Organization Self-Assessment Evaluation
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Pillars of High Performing Organizations: The Performance Imperative 
Pillars of High Performing Organizations: The Performance Imperative 
nonprofit-operations
Playbook for Enhancing Indiana's Mental & Behavioral Health Workforce
Playbook for Enhancing Indiana’s Mental & Behavioral Health Workforce
mental-behavioral-health community-topic-hubs
Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence 
Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence 
nonprofit-operations
Program and Staff Evaluation Templates
Program and Staff Evaluation Templates
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Regional Economic Acceleration + Development Initiative (READI)  
Regional Economic Acceleration + Development Initiative (READI)  ,
master-plans quality-of-place community-development community-topic-hubs
Sample Agreement for Converting Project Grants to General Operating Support
Sample Agreement for Converting Project Grants to General Operating Support
fundraising-grantwriting nonprofit-operations
Sample Board Meeting Agenda
Sample Board Meeting Agenda
board-development nonprofit-operations
Sample Employee Handbook
Sample Employee Handbook
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Sample Financial Management Policies
Sample Financial Management Policies
accounting nonprofit-operations
Sample Financial Policies & Procedures for Nonprofits
Sample Financial Policies & Procedures for Nonprofits
accounting nonprofit-operations
Sample Investment Policy
Sample Investment Policy
accounting nonprofit-operations
SAVI Community Information System Data Content
SAVI Community Information System Data Content
data-literacy
SAVI Community Profile Tutorial
SAVI Community Profile Tutorial
data-literacy
SAVI Data Sources
SAVI Data Sources
data-literacy
SAVI Neighborhood Methodology
SAVI Neighborhood Methodology
data-literacy
SAVI Super Users
SAVI Super Users
data-literacy
SAVI Topic Profile Tutorial
SAVI Topic Profile Tutorial
data-literacy
SAVI/Polis Center Training Schedule
SAVI/Polis Center Training Schedule
data-literacy
Small to Mid-Size Tax Exempt Organization Workshop
Small to Mid-Size Tax Exempt Organization Workshop
start-up nonprofit-operations
Social Vulnerability and the Legacy of Redlining
Social Vulnerability and the Legacy of Redlining, ,
equity-access housing poverty community-topic-hubs
Socio-Economic Data Analysis (Evansville)
Socio-Economic Data Analysis (Evansville),
community-development housing community-topic-hubs
Standford Social Innovation Review
Standford Social Innovation Review
nonprofit-operations
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Stanford Social Innovation Review
strategic-planning nonprofit-operations
Stanford Social Innovation Review 
Stanford Social Innovation Review 
community-development
Starting a Nonprofit
Starting a Nonprofit
start-up nonprofit-operations
State of E
State of E, , , , , , ,
community-development education flourishing housing mental-behavioral-health poverty quality-of-place religion community-topic-hubs
Strategic Agendas for Nonprofits
Strategic Agendas for Nonprofits
strategic-planning nonprofit-operations
Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPIN) Kit
Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPIN) Kit
strategic-planning nonprofit-operations
Strategic Planning Process
Strategic Planning Process
strategic-planning nonprofit-operations
Succession Transition Planning Timeline
Succession Transition Planning Timeline
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Talent EVV Annual Report
Talent EVV Annual Report
community-development
Tepe Park Neighborhood, Evansville, IN Quality-of-Life Plan 
Tepe Park Neighborhood, Evansville, IN Quality-of-Life Plan , , ,
flourishing housing master-plans quality-of-place community-topic-hubs community-development
The 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds
The 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds
philanthropy-grantmaking
The Center For Effective Philanthropy
The Center For Effective Philanthropy
philanthropy-grantmaking
The Center For Effective Philantropy
The Center For Effective Philantropy
philanthropy-grantmaking
The NCFP Guide for Effective Family Philanthropy
The NCFP Guide for Effective Family Philanthropy
philanthropy-grantmaking
Theory-of-Change Development Guide
Theory-of-Change Development Guide
start-up nonprofit-operations
Types of Funds
Types of Funds
philanthropy-grantmaking
United for Alice
United for Alice, , , ,
education flourishing healthy-food-access housing poverty community-topic-hubs
Volunteer Policies and Procedures, Sample
Volunteer Policies and Procedures, Sample
human-resources nonprofit-operations
What Makes Funders Collaboration Effective?
What Makes Funders Collaboration Effective?
philanthropy-grantmaking
What NOT to Include In Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report
What NOT to Include In Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report
marketing-communications nonprofit-operations
Why a Community Foundation?
Why a Community Foundation?,
philanthropy-grantmaking substance-abuse community-topic-hubs
Why Executive Directors Need L&D to Execute a Smooth Succession
Why Executive Directors Need L&D to Execute a Smooth Succession
human-resources nonprofit-operations
Why Neighborhoods?
Why Neighborhoods?,
community-development quality-of-place community-topic-hubs

Community Topic Hubs

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Early Learning

7

Housing

13

Senior Care

2

Economy

8

Maternal Child Health

14

Substance Abuse

3

Education

9

Mental/Behavioral Health

15

Tobacco Use/Vaping

4

Equity & Access

10

Poverty

16

Weight, Nutrition, Health

5

Flourishing

11

Quality of Place

6

Healthy Food Access

12

Religion

Capacity Building Consultants

Learn from local and regional consultants on ways you or your organization can increase your capacity and create greater impact in your community.

  • T.A. Dickel Group – Evansville, IN
    Enhancing organizational leadership, creativity, and strategy
    through training, coaching, and facilitation services.
    tadickel.com
  • JDLA, JDLevy & Associates – Jasper, IN.
    Building relationships, plans, and systems for sustainability.
    Providing organizational development and strategic philanthropic
    consulting services.
    jdlevyassociates.com
  • The Rise Group – Evansville, IN
    We are a knowledge and evaluation services firm transforming into
    insight. Our focus is partnering with clients to build better
    companies, communities, and a better world.
    risegroupinc.com
  • Diehl Consulting Group – Evansville, IN
    Our tailored solutions involve process and outcome evaluation,
    strategic organizational assessment, community resource and
    needs assessment, customized analytics, evaluation capacity
    building, grant writing, and proposal development, and data
    management.
    diehlconsultinggroup.com
  • Bolek Grantwriting and Consulting Services – Evansville, IN
    Providing assessment and planning, funding prospect research,
    grant writing and grant process coaching.
    bolekgrantwriting.com
  • Transform Consulting Group – Indiana and Michigan
    Transform Consulting Group is a data-informed, strategic
    consulting firm.
    transformconsultinggroup.com
  • Denise Biggerstaff Coaching – Evansville, IN
    Denise offers one-to-one, team and couples coaching utilizing the
    Enneagram and Working Genius model.
    dbcoaching.org
  • Indiana Philanthropy Alliance – Indianapolis, IN
    IPA is the largest network serving philanthropy in Indiana. We are a
    community of foundations, companies, and other social investors
    working together to lead change, increase impact, and improve
    outcomes for Hoosiers.
    inphilanthropy.org
  • TRQ Solutions – Evansville, IN
    Grant writer and strategist Judith Kunst has helped nonprofits win over five million dollars from private and corporate foundations as well as state and federal government agencies to grow their visions for all kinds of community flourishing.
    trqsolutions.com
  • Ellen Browning Design – Evansville, IN
    An award-winning, full-service branding, design and communication firm. We get involved in the initial concept, all the way through to the actual development of a spectrum of branding and marketing communication materials.
    ellenbrowningdesign.com
  • Dr. Trent A. Engbers  – Evansville, IN
    His research on leadership, economic development and civic engagement has been published widely including Social Science Quarterly, Public Administration Review and the Journal of Leadership Education. He is available for consulting services in nonprofit management, board development, program evaluation/surveying and fundraising.
    usi.edu/faculty/taengbers

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