Other Trainings

May 14 - 16, 2012
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Professional Grant Development Workshop Sponsored by: The Grant Training Center
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Master the techniques of writing superior and winning proposals
This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively write proposals in times of keen competition and limited resources. Much has happened in new regulations and in approaches to grant writing, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, education and non-profit professionals.

Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*
Workshop Fee: $595.00 (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast)
Rebate of $50.00 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization
To Enroll:
Please visit our website or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864

Saturday, June 16, 2012
9:00am - 1:00pm

Indiana Dads Expo "Celebrating Dads, Promoting Fatherhood"
Martin University, 2171 N. Avondale Place, Indianapolis, IN

The 20+ not for profit organizations supporting the 2012 Indiana Dads Expo are working to increase Dads involvement in the lives of their children.

Terrific workshops, fun play area for kids run by the YMCA, lunch, and engaging keynote speakers!

Who should attend: While the event is aimed at men, women are welcome. In addition, you do not have to be a Dad – grandparents, uncles, older brothers, or even those who just want to learn more about being a Dad are welcome.

$15 pre-sale, $20 at the door.
Admission is $15 per family prior to the event, and $20 the day of the event. Dads with proof of free and reduced lunch status automatically get a 50% scholarship.
Registration is required for all attendees.

For information on 100% scholarships or any other questions, contact Kids’ Voice of Indiana at (317)558-2870 ext. 350 OR
Jeff Newnam: jeff@newresourcegroup.com; (317)919-5132

June 2012

Nonprofit Leadership Series, Ivy Tech Corporate College
2960 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis

Wage and salary jobs in advocacy, grant making, and civic organizations are projected to increase 14 percent during the 2008 to 2018 time period, compared to an 11 percent growth projected for all industries combined.  Occupations include: Chief Executive, Grant Writer, Office Administrator, Strategic Planner, Foundation/Resource Development Officer, or Public Relations Specialist.

Saturday, June 2, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Starting a Nonprofit

Saturday, June 9, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Introduction to the Art of Grant Writing

Saturday, June 16, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Power of Partnerships

Saturday, June 23, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Planning and Implementing a Successful Gifts Campaign

Saturday, June 30, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

All classes cost $49.  Click here to register online.   For more information on or for assistance with registration, call 888-999-3639 or email training@lists.ivytech.edu.

July 15-18, 2012

Rural Social Work at the Crossroads: Building Capacity, Nurturing Sustainability

The Indiana University School of Social 37th Annual National Institute for Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas

Nashville, Indiana

www.ruralsocialwork.org or www.socialwork.iu.edu

July 19 - 20, 2012

The Fifth Annual Susan Li Conference “New Hope and Healing for the Addicted Family”
Fairbanks Recovery Center, 8102A Clearvista Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46256.

“6 Parenting Practices – To Help Reduce the Chances Your Child will Develop a Drug or Alcohol Problem”

Thomas McLellan, Ph.D., CEO and founder of the Treatment Research Institute (TRI) and former Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy will deliver the Keynote address:

Other presentations and topics will include:

Public policy and healthcare reform
Efficiency of family and group treatment models for adolescents
Long-term outcomes of family-based interventions and drug courts
Integrating marital therapy into recovery models
Mindfulness and meditation tools
Effective use of prescription medications in treatment and recovery
Ethical Issues Confronted by LACs and LCACs

IPLA and NAADAC approved. 12 CEUs available.

For more information, contact Kim Manlove at 317.806.7515 or kmanlove@fairbankscd.org.

Registration:  www.fairbankscd.org/susan-li-conference
 

November 3, 2012

SAVE THE DATE!
Bully Prevention: Creating a Culture of Acceptance
Children's Resource Group (CRG).

Picture This Players - Local interactive theatre group from Community Health Network that will engage the audience in understanding and emotionally relating to the experience of bullying.

KEYNOTE: Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D.  - Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use.  She has degrees in special education and law, taught “at risk” children, practiced computer law and was an educational technology consultant before focusing her professional attention on issues of youth risk online and management of student internet use.  (See attached information on N. Willard).

Local high school students who have voluntarily filled out a questionnaire from Nancy Willard will be on to discuss their experiences with cyber bullying, led by Nancy Willard, who will additionally review the information gathered from the questionnaires.

Christopher Eaves - Performance employing corporeal mime, text, sound and video coverage to educate and emotionally involve the audience around the issues of bullying.

Also: Joshua Lowinsky, M.D. – Psychiatric Issues and Bullying, Tonya Foreman, M.D. – Bullying and the Issues Facing LGBT Youth, Andy Brothers, Ph.D. – The Social and Emotional Impact of Bullying on Our Youth.

In addition to all of this, we are planning a culminating celebration that evening, spotlighting not only the artist from NYC, but also a number of our own children from groups such as Junior Civic, Asante Children's Theater, the Indianapolis Children's Choir,  among others.   The themes of acceptance, tolerance, inclusion, respect, etc.

Please check our website for further information.

Multiple Event Listings

Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People "My Grief is in Bursts!" Understanding & Supporting Grieving Children & Adolescents

2012 Workshop Dates: Friday March 2nd, Friday May 18th, Friday September 21st & Friday November 9th
(ALL: 8:30am - 3:30pm) CEU's available
Keystone Office Centre 8365 Keystone Crossing Ste 2C Indianapolis, IN 46240

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's Fund Raising School presents its Course Schedule. Offerings include Fundraising for Small Nonprofits, Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, Planned Giving, Preparing Successful Grant Proposals, and more!

Henry B Freeman, H. Freeman Associates, LLC
Free, monthly webinars- To facilitate discussion, each video is presented as a "10-Minute Seminar" and includes a 1-Page Discussion Guide in pdf format.  Each seminar is designed for use at a development committee meeting; to facilitate discussion at a board retreat; or as an educational tool for fundraising staff and volunteers.   
 
To see the first 10-Minute Seminar and download the 1-Page Discussion Guide, click here:  www.hfreemanassociates.com/free-videos Sign up for the remaining seminars in the series is easy at this same website page.

Visit the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Web site for a calendar of workshops. Look under "Programs" for a searchable version of the calendar by month or region, or for additions in-between newsletters.

Indiana YouthPRO
Free Webinar series on the Indiana Afterschool Standards and the Five Core Competencies.

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
Central Library - “Conversations About Education 2012 Series at Central Library.” (scroll down)
This series is described as “series of public forums exploring the educational issues facing the Indianapolis community.”
Occurs Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, at 6:00 pm.

IUPUI Nonprofit Solutions Center Events

Ivy Tech - Series on Nonprofit Management
Central Indiana
Titles: Starting a Nonprofit, Planning and Implementing a Successful Gifts Campaign, Introduction to the Art of Grant Writing, Power of Partnerships
Learn more >>>>>

McCoy (Marion County Commission on Youth)

Visit their Web site at www.mccoyouth.org

Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (Indiana)
Event Calendar

Peace Learning Center 
Tuesdays at PLC: Mini professional development sessions
Cultivating Healthy Organizational Practices

United Way of Central Indiana - Nonprofit Training Center

Current class schedule

Most classes meet at:
United Way of Central Indiana
3901 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Map this location
317.923.1466

IYI's Professional Development Grants cover conference registration fees, trainings, or workshops.