Fall Nonprofit Workshop Series Launching September 7 at Central Library
The Indianapolis Public Library is pleased to announce a series of free, in-person workshops designed to help the community build and manage nonprofit organizations. These workshops will cover a range of essential topics, including starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, developing a board of directors, strategic planning, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, program planning, and writing successful grant proposals.
The Fall 2024 Nonprofit Series, led by local nonprofit experts, will be held at Central Library from September 7 to October 9. Additionally, the Library will provide training on using the Foundation Directory for researching grant funders and finding evidence-based research for grant proposals. These sessions will be led by librarians on the Nonprofit Team at Central Library.
“The Library has been hosting in-person nonprofit workshops for more than 20 years," said Leah Kim, who leads the nonprofit team at Central Library. "We are proud to support visionaries striving to establish nonprofit organizations that uplift our community. This workshop series enables our patrons to transform their visions into reality by providing tips, tools, resources, and networking opportunities essential for nonprofit success."
The Fall 2024 Nonprofit Series was made possible by the Meridian Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Register here. The schedule can be found below:
Saturday, September 7
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Starting a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Presented by: Q Collins, Volunteer Governance & Reporting Manager at Trout Unlimited
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Developing an Effective Board of Directors
Presented by: Falicia Brewer, President of Brewer & Associates
Saturday, September 14
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Planning Effective Programs
Presented by: Gail Thomas Strong, Local Nonprofit Professional
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Successful Grant Proposals
Presented by: Gail Thomas Strong, Local Nonprofit Professional
Wednesday, September 18
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Evidence-based Research for Grant Proposals
Presented by: Jordan Hunt, Public Services Librarian at The Indianapolis Public Library
Saturday, September 21
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fearless Asking: How to Build an Individual Giving Program
Presented by: Theresa Browning (CFRE), Major Gifts Officer at The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, and Bethany K. Warner (CFRE), President of Blue Pen Consulting
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
Presented by: Alyson Parham Small, President and Founder of the Partec Consulting Group
Wednesday, September 25 or Saturday, October 5
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Intro to Foundation Directory: Finding Grant Funders
Presented by: Charlie Cain and Divya Pathak, Librarians on the Nonprofit Team at The Indianapolis Public Library and Foundation Directory certified trainers
Saturday, October 5
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What’s Working? Utilizing Program Evaluation to Improve Service Delivery and Outcomes
Presented by: Roxy Lawrence, Director for Applied Research and Program Evaluation at Black Onyx Management
Wednesday, October 9
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer Recruitment, Retention, and More
Presented by: Wendy Johnson (MPA, CVA), Volunteer Resource Supervisor at The Indianapolis Public Library