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SUMMARY:Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this is a multiday series. The listed date is for the first session only. \nIntroduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders has three basic objectives:\n\nConsider the role that grant funding can play in your organization’s whole approach to resources\nLearn about basic fundraising tools from the perspective of grant funding\nReceive practical tools and strategies to find and successfully write grants\nBonus: Discover tools and practices for evaluation and keeping track of activities throughout the reporting period\n\nDate and structure of program:\n\nThe online learning platform opens Thursday\, July 30; the first plenary session is Thursday\, August 6.\nThe class will meet live online one time each week via Zoom:\n– Thursdays (August 6-20): Interactive 90 minute plenary session at 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time.\n– Bonus session on Thursday\, August 27 at 2:00 pm Eastern.\nAdditional resources provided through the learning platform.\nIn total\, you can expect about two hours each week for synchronous and asynchronous lessons.\n\nCost:\n\n$299\nCancellations made by July 27\, 2026 may receive a refund of the amount paid less a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after that date may transfer to another offering. Please submit cancellations in writing to iuconfs@iu.edu and anmbrock@iu.edu. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/introduction-to-grantwriting-for-faith-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T192817Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T164524Z
CREATED:20260611T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164524Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184612Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T160000
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CREATED:20260526T155522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T155522Z
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SUMMARY:CDFI Innovations in Improving Access to Small-Dollar Credit
DESCRIPTION:For many American households\, rising costs of living and stagnating wages may mean a greater need for credit to bridge temporary cash flow gaps or to weather short-term emergencies. But access to affordable credit remains a significant challenge. \nTo meet this need\, several financial products are emerging to help borrowers access credit and build credit profiles. New lending models have found ways to improve credit access for borrowers while minimizing lender risk. This webinar will feature a panel of speakers who are taking new and innovative community development financial institutions (CDFI) approaches to small-dollar lending and credit building. \nSpeakers \n\nDan Apfel\, CEO\, Genesee Co-op\nNick Mitchell-Bennett\, CEO\, cdcb; Administrator\, RGV Multibank \nInes Polonius\, CEO\, Communities Unlimited \nPaul Quintero\, CEO\, Ascendus\n\nBrett Theodos\, Director\, Center for Local Finance and Growth\, Urban Institute
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/cdfi-innovations-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155048Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T185002Z
CREATED:20260205T185002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185002Z
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SUMMARY:Driving Impact Through Governance: Strategies for Sustainable Success
DESCRIPTION:Effective governance is the bridge between strong leadership and meaningful\, measurable outcomes for an organization’s mission. This session explores how boards can move beyond policies and procedures to actively shape long-term impact. Participants will learn how to translate governance principles into strategic action\, ensuring decisions at the board table ripple through programs\, partnerships\, and community results. Through discussion and applied examples\, attendees will consider how to align governance practices with organizational values\, performance indicators\, and sustainability goals. \nLearning Objectives \n\nConnect board governance practices to organizational outcomes and community impact\nUse data and evaluation to inform governance decisions and measure progress\nIdentify strategies for aligning board work with mission\, vision\, and strategic priorities\n\nSpeaker \nVernetta Walker \nCEO\, Vernetta Walker and Associates
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/driving-impact-through-governance-strategies-for-sustainable-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153325Z
CREATED:20260507T153325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T153325Z
UID:10000314-1779280200-1779283800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Help or Harm: AI in Grantmaking - Rural & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Is AI leveling the field or raising the bar?\nMany Midwest funders are noticing a surge in grant applications – and wondering whether AI is helping or harming the philanthropic process. At the same time\, rural nonprofits – and often nonprofits in other geographies – consistently cite limited capacity as one of their biggest barriers to engaging in the grantmaking process. \nThis session shares emerging research and real-world observations on how AI is being used throughout the nonprofit sector and how funders are experiencing the resulting shifts in volume\, clarity\, storytelling\, and capacity across rural nonprofits. Together\, we’ll explore both sides of the equation: AI as a potential equalizer for small\, often volunteer-driven rural organizations\, and AI as a force that may overwhelm funder systems or obscure genuine organizational needs. \nThe conversation will focus on what’s actionable now: responsible AI use\, equity considerations\, and how funders can adapt their processes to maintain trust\, discernment\, and alignment with community priorities. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a clearer sense of where AI can support their work – and where human discernment matters most. \nGrounded in the realities of rural philanthropy\, this session will include information transferable to any geographic setting. \nSession Objectives\n\nExamine the emerging impacts of AI adoption in rural grant seeking and rural grantmaking.\nShare early findings from research on how funders perceive increased application volume\, shifts in proposal quality\, and potential inequities created or reduced by AI.\nIdentify practical\, right-sized actions rural funders – and those working in other geographies – can take to integrate AI responsibly\, reduce administrative burdens\, and maintain human-centered philanthropic judgment.\n\nFree for IPA members. $50 for non-members.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/help-or-harm-ai-grantmaking/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T184829Z
CREATED:20260205T184829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184829Z
UID:10000292-1778587200-1778590800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Building Boards That Work: Practical Steps for Lasting Success
DESCRIPTION:The desire to have a highly functioning board is universal\, and the journey to achieve this often starts before inviting anyone to join an organization board. How an organization identifies\, prepares\, supports\, and evaluates its board is often done inconsistently. Participants will learn strategies to implement a board-building plan to ensure their organization’s board is highly functioning and performing at its best \nLearning Objectives \nLearn the how to recruit year round \nUnderstand how to effectively cultivate potential board members \nUncover ways to educate and support your board in its work \nSpeaker \nDave Sternberg \nFounding Partner\, Loring Sternberg & Associates
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/building-boards-that-work-practical-steps-for-lasting-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183953Z
CREATED:20260414T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T183953Z
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T184643Z
CREATED:20260205T184643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184643Z
UID:10000291-1775563200-1775566800@growcapacity.info
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260306T203223Z
CREATED:20260306T203223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203223Z
UID:10000302-1774357200-1774368000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:The Evolving Relationship Between Nonprofits and Government: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:At a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector\, the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute will host the first in a series of 30th-anniversary convenings\, beginning with an exploration of the rapidly evolving relationship between government and nonprofits. Centered on three guiding questions—What forces have shaped that relationship in the past? What is happening now? And what might the relationship look like in the future?—this convening will look at the historical relationship between government and nonprofits\, assess current disruptions\, and help shape how the field understands and prepares for what lies ahead. \nAs nonprofits continue to play a critical role in supporting communities\, driving economic activity\, and demonstrating resilience during a tumultuous period\, this gathering offers a rare chance to step back\, reflect on the sector’s trajectory\, and explore how nonprofits might chart a path forward.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/the-evolving-relationship-between-nonprofits-and-government-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T184442Z
CREATED:20260205T184442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184442Z
UID:10000290-1770897600-1770901200@growcapacity.info
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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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251215T110000
DTSTAMP:20251208T165038Z
CREATED:20251117T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T165038Z
UID:10000252-1765789200-1765796400@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T110000
DTSTAMP:20251105T184241Z
CREATED:20251105T184241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184241Z
UID:10000233-1764667800-1764673200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Using Data in Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:Using Data in Grant Writing will help participants understand how to identify\, gather\, and use relevant data to support a successful grant application. Publicly available secondary data can help nonprofit organizations show the need for their programs and services. Data that organizations collect on their program implementation can help demonstrate how effectively they can meet the community need. We will give examples of how organizations can use data in the narrative of their grant application. Participants will learn how using data can help them make a successful case for funding. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/using-data-in-grant-writing-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T100000
DTSTAMP:20251016T202103Z
CREATED:20241119T202806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T202103Z
UID:10000159-1762331400-1762336800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:How To Create Evaluation Processes and Procedures
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4-part virtual workshop series with the ability to participate in the training subjects that interest you and your organization. Participants will learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization\, learning how to set up processes and structure\, as well as the why behind using the data as an asset for program improvement\, and external strategies shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation of compliance. Best practice approaches will be shared\, gaining templates\, and resources for practical use. HOW TO CREATE EVALUATION PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES will cover the importance of data systems and procedures and how to develop them. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group. \nRegister Here
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/how-to-create-evaluation-processes-and-procedures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T110000
DTSTAMP:20250307T204904Z
CREATED:20241119T202822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T204904Z
UID:10000163-1762248600-1762254000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Using Data in Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:Using Data in Grant Writing will help participants understand how to identify\, gather\, and use relevant data to support a successful grant application. Publicly available secondary data can help nonprofit organizations show the need for their programs and services. Data that organizations collect on their program implementation can help demonstrate how effectively they can meet the community need. We will give examples of how organizations can use data in the narrative of their grant application. Participants will learn how using data can help them make a successful case for funding. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/using-data-in-grant-writing-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://growcapacity.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Data-in-Grantwriting.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T133000
DTSTAMP:20250307T204942Z
CREATED:20241119T202838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T204942Z
UID:10000172-1762171200-1762176600@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 5 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the confidence to use SAVI and to provide limited technical assistance to others on the mechanics of SAVI\, as well as the basics of data literacy\, pitfalls\, sense-making\, storytelling\, and informed decision-making.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-super-user-literacy-series-part-5-of-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T133000
DTSTAMP:20250307T204949Z
CREATED:20241119T202838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T204949Z
UID:10000171-1761566400-1761571800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 4 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the confidence to use SAVI and to provide limited technical assistance to others on the mechanics of SAVI\, as well as the basics of data literacy\, pitfalls\, sense-making\, storytelling\, and informed decision-making.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-super-user-literacy-series-part-4-of-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20250307T205055Z
CREATED:20241119T202838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T205055Z
UID:10000170-1760961600-1760968800@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 3 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the confidence to use SAVI and to provide limited technical assistance to others on the mechanics of SAVI\, as well as the basics of data literacy\, pitfalls\, sense-making\, storytelling\, and informed decision-making.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-super-user-literacy-series-part-3-of-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T133000
DTSTAMP:20250307T205127Z
CREATED:20241119T202837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T205127Z
UID:10000169-1760356800-1760362200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 2 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the confidence to use SAVI and to provide limited technical assistance to others on the mechanics of SAVI\, as well as the basics of data literacy\, pitfalls\, sense-making\, storytelling\, and informed decision-making.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-super-user-literacy-series-part-2-of-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T120000
DTSTAMP:20250307T210525Z
CREATED:20241119T202805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T210525Z
UID:10000157-1759745700-1759752000@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Financial Management for Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members: A Financial Literacy Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/financial-management-for-nonprofit-leaders-a-financial-literacy-series-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T143000
DTSTAMP:20250307T205318Z
CREATED:20241119T202823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T205318Z
UID:10000167-1759147200-1759156200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:SAVI Super User Data Literacy Series (Part 1 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the confidence to use SAVI and to provide limited technical assistance to others on the mechanics of SAVI\, as well as the basics of data literacy\, pitfalls\, sense-making\, storytelling\, and informed decision-making.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/savi-super-user-literacy-series-part-1-of-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T103000
DTSTAMP:20250307T205325Z
CREATED:20250114T144318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T205325Z
UID:10000207-1758184200-1758191400@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Giving For Impact – Alumni
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. \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-alumni/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Donor-Funder,Nonprofit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T103000
DTSTAMP:20250618T213430Z
CREATED:20241119T202806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T213430Z
UID:10000158-1757493000-1757500200@growcapacity.info
SUMMARY:Evaluation 101
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4-part virtual workshop series with the ability to participate in the training subjects that interest you and your organization. Participants will learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization\, learning how to set up processes and structure\, as well as the why behind using the data as an asset for program improvement\, and external strategies shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation of compliance. Best practice approaches will be shared\, gaining templates\, and resources for practical use. \nEVALUATION 101 will review key competencies and elements to introduce participants to evaluation concepts. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/evaluation-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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