Ready to invest in yourself and your organization this fall?
Grow’s upcoming training lineup is packed with practical learning opportunities designed to help nonprofit leaders build new skills, strengthen their impact, and connect with peers across the region.
Below, you’ll get to know each training in order of offering, meet the incredible facilitators leading the sessions, and find quick links to register.
We hope you’ll join us this fall!
Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members
This training series on financial management is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills to understand, interpret and navigate financial reports and processes. The series covers a wide range of topics including financial statements, budgeting, financial planning, and sustainability. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of board members, executive directors, and other leaders in the budgeting process. The training will also provide insights into financial literacy and how to prevent fiscal fraud, which are critical for any nonprofit organization’s success. With a focus on practical and applicable knowledge, the training series aims to empower nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions, ensure financial stability, and maximize their impact. By the end of the series, participants will have a solid foundation in financial management, enabling them to better understand their organization’s financial health, identify areas for improvement, and take appropriate actions to achieve their financial goals. This training series will be presented by Fiscalign.
Series Dates and Locations:
Training Presented by FiscAlign
Wes Terry, MBA, CPA
Wes is the President of Budd, Terry & Associates Certified Public Accountants providing responsive and reliable expertise to businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Wes is exceptionally skilled at working with manufacturing, nonprofit and government entities. Mr. Terry brings expertise as a former government and nonprofit auditor and nonprofit tax specialist. He brings unique expertise in understanding nonprofit organizations and their challenges, whether they be small grassroots organizations or large international nonprofits. Mr. Terry is an active volunteer in his community serving as a board member and providing financial expertise to local charitable organizations. He is a member of the Indiana CPA Society, AICPA, Perry County Chamber of Commerce, and Dubois County Chamber of Commerce. Most importantly he is a loving husband and father.
Jamie D. Levy, MPA, MA, CRFM
Jamie is the President and Chief Vision Officer of JDLevy & Associates. Jamie is also a faculty member at Indiana University, where he teaches in the graduate and professional programs in not-for-profit management and development through the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and The Fund Raising School. He is also a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the national honor society for public affairs, and administration. Jamie is a published writer and keynote speaker. Through his teaching and consulting, he has trained nearly 50,000 professionals from some 30 countries. He has become recognized for his expertise in the area of organizational development, especially as it relates to philanthropic sustainability and development. Jamie is an officially designated United States Department of Labor Nonprofit and Fundraising industry field expert helping to shape the context of our profession. He is a dedicated, loving husband and father.
Grant Writing with Impact
Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in addressing community needs, yet many face challenges in clearly articulating those needs and demonstrating their impact in grant applications. While organizations often collect valuable program data and have access to publicly available data sources, they may lack the tools, confidence, or capacity to effectively translate that information into compelling, data-informed narratives. As a result, strong programs can be overlooked for funding—not due to lack of impact, but due to an inability to clearly communicate needs and outcomes.
This workshop is designed to address that gap by equipping nonprofit leaders with practical, accessible strategies to confidently use data in their grant writing. Participants will leave with guidance on how to identify, gather, and apply both publicly available data and their program data to strengthen grant proposals.
Training Date & Location
- September 30, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Virtual (Zoom link to follow registration)
Training presented by Transform Consulting Group
Amanda Lopez, President at Transform Consulting Group
Data Informed. Results-Oriented. Mission Driven. Amanda Lopez is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant in the nonprofit, government, and education sectors. For over twenty years, organizations have hired Amanda for transformational projects that include program expansion strategies, organizational alignment, strategic planning, program feasibility studies, fundraising strategies, and bringing together community leaders and individuals to drive meaningful and intentional change and outcomes for all.
Amanda Lopez took the leap in 2008 to move from a top practitioner in her space to launch Transform Consulting Group (TCG). Today, TCG is one of the most sought-after national consultancies for organizations looking to transform their people, communities, and the lives of those they serve. As President and Founder of TCG, Amanda speaks nationally about putting the power of data to work to drive change and accelerate impact.
SAVI Super User Data Literacy Training
Empower yourself to turn data into insight with confidence. In this dynamic workshop, participants will learn how to use SAVI effectively – building the skills needed not only to navigate the platform with ease, but also to support others with basic technical guidance and data questions. You’ll gain practical experience designing measurable questions, avoiding common data pitfalls, uncovering and applying qualitative insights, and creating clear, compelling charts. Through a high-impact mix of hands-on practice and live demonstrations, this workshop equips you with the tools, confidence, and data literacy that can help you to make smarter, data-informed decisions.
Useful Knowledge Before Attending
Some experience working with data and familiarity with SAVI is helpful. If you are interested in scheduling a SAVI 101, please contact us.
Training Date & Location
- October 22, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, In-person at Welborn in the Welborn Community Room
Training presented by The Polis Center
Kevin Mickey, GISP
Kevin serves as the Director of Geoinformatics at The Polis Center, where he facilitates strategic engagement efforts across government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. His work focuses on cultivating new partnerships and strengthening existing collaborations to expand project opportunities. In addition to his leadership role, Kevin oversees the management of multiple GIS initiatives, particularly in the areas of crisis management and community resilience. As an adjunct faculty member at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Kevin teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses on social science data and methodologies for modeling the impacts of crises. Kevin is a Past President of the Geospatial Professional Network (GPN), formerly known as the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA). He currently serves as Co-Chair of the GPN Community Resilience Workgroup and has previously chaired several other committees within the organization. Kevin is a recipient of multiple URISA honors, including the URISA Leadership Award. In addition to his work with GPN, Kevin is a Past Chair of the Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) under the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). He has also contributed to geospatial initiatives at the state level, having served on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Geographic Information Council. Currently, he is a member of the National Visiting Committee for the National GeoTech Center of Excellence. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Master of Planning from Indiana University. His professional credentials include Certified GIS Professional (GISP), CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer, and Esri Certified Desktop Associate.
Evaluation 101
This training will review the competencies and elements to introduce participants to evaluation concepts. Our Evaluation 101 training covers implementing systems and a structure to set an organization up for success and embed evaluation into their organizational practices. We will highlight the steps involved in creating an evaluation system and prepare participants to begin similar processes in their own organizations that are aligned to their data management plans. This workshop introduces the concept of logic models, SMART outcomes, and an organizational learning culture. This half-day session will dive into the importance of data systems and procedures and how to develop them. We will share examples of how to develop processes to ensure consistency in how data is collected, stored, and analyzed. We will also cover the implications of when organizations do not have these procedures. Participants will walk about with concrete action steps they can carry out!
Training Date & Location
- November 3, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, In-person at Welborn in the Welborn Community Room
- Follow Up Technical Assistance (Optional) – 45 minutes schedule time with a Transform Consultant for feedback and conversation about your evaluation processes.
Training presented by Transform Consulting Group
Amanda Lopez, President at Transform Consulting Group
Data Informed. Results-Oriented. Mission Driven. Amanda Lopez is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant in the nonprofit, government, and education sectors. For over twenty years, organizations have hired Amanda for transformational projects that include program expansion strategies, organizational alignment, strategic planning, program feasibility studies, fundraising strategies, and bringing together community leaders and individuals to drive meaningful and intentional change and outcomes for all.
Amanda Lopez took the leap in 2008 to move from a top practitioner in her space to launch Transform Consulting Group (TCG). Today, TCG is one of the most sought-after national consultancies for organizations looking to transform their people, communities, and the lives of those they serve. As President and Founder of TCG, Amanda speaks nationally about putting the power of data to work to drive change and accelerate impact.
Your Growth Deserves to be Seen
Participants who complete any Grow training can earn a digital badge through Credly, making it easy to showcase your skills, celebrate your progress, and share your achievements with others. Each badge represents the knowledge you’ve gained and provides a verified, shareable way to demonstrate your capabilities to employers, funders, and your network. Learn more about earning and using your badge here.
