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Current Workshops

Nonprofit Training Center

Unless otherwise indicated, all classes meet at: United Way of Central Indiana3901 N. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46208317.923.1466       Map this location

Questions? Contact Kim Donahue at kim.donahue@uwci.org or 317.921.1212.

Spring, 2010 Workshops - register online starting January 4, 2010.

The NTC has received some additional grant support and registration fees have been lowered! 

Grantwriting for Beginners

Start at the beginning with this two part training! Bring your grant proposal ideas and your questions! Please bring lots of resource information about your organization and business cards! Learn how to:

  • learn the benefits of SAVI for research 
  • write a case statement
  • develop a budget
  • tailor your proposal to a funder
  • include a realistic project management and evaluation component.

When: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 and Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day (must attend BOTH days)

Presenter: Kim Donahue, Director, Nonprofit Training Center, United Way of Central Indiana

Cost: $60 United Way agencies; $80 other nonprofit agencies

Outcomes Made Easy!

Social service agencies are being called upon to demonstrate how they are changing the lives of the people they serve. In this hands-on workshop learn the difference between outputs and outcomes and learn simple ways to put together a logic model. Bring program materials because this is a WORKshop!

When: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Presenter: Kim Donahue, Director, Nonprofit Training Center, United Way of Central Indiana

Cost: $30 United Way agencies; $35 other nonprofits

Why Good Isn't Good Enough: Capacity-Building for EVERY Nonprofit

Good nonprofits must become great nonprofits in order to survive. Waht are the best practices and shared characteristics of great nonprofits? What low or no-cost resoruces are available to help all nonprofits build their capacity in many different areas? You can afford to take it to the next level!

When: Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Presenter: Kim Donahue, Director, Nonprofit Training Center, United Way of Central Indiana

Cost: $30 United Way agencies, $35 other nonprofits

Managing Up

Most management courses are all about managing staff—but what about managing your own manager? Managing up is a skill that everyone at every level needs to have. Anyone who is in a leadership position has learned this skill and learned it well. Without the skill of managing up, there would be no promotions! This hour-long course will cover basic boss management and advanced boss management. Lower your stress and increase the number of your ideas that are accepted by your manager. Learn to Manage Up!

When: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:00 - 10:15 a. m.

Presenter: Nancy Ahlrichs, Vice President of Workforce Development and diversity, United Way of Central Indiana

Cost: $15 United Way agencies, $20, other nonprofits

Communication at Work

 Are you a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner? What's your work style? What do you know about how your co-workers and those you supervise learn? What are the differences in the communication stylesof men and women? Through a couple of simple inventories you will learn a lot about yourself and those you work with. We'll discuss how you can take this information back to your office to open positive dicsussions of how to work together in harmony!

When: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 10:30 - 11:45 a. m.

Presenter: Kim Donahue, Director, Nonprofit Training Center, United Way of Central Indiana

Cost: $15 United Way agencies; $$20 other nonprofits