Nonprofit Learning Opportunities

2026 Nonprofit Learning Series

Location: HHSB Success Center
                  1623 S US Hwy 231
                  Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Cost: $25 per session; includes lunch

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Communications

Tuesday, March 10
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with Bonus Hour from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Kim Johnson, Director of Communications, Wabash College

Topics will include the development of a Communications Plan, newsletters, annual reports, brochures, social media posts, and press releases. After lunch, the focus is photography for storytelling, followed by a Bonus Hour, Deep Dive into photography, bring a DSLR camera.

Strategic Planning

Tuesday, August 18
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Karen Porter, KLPorter Strategic Solutions

This session will demystify strategic planning by defining its core components and walking through a clear, phased approach. We will highlight practical tips for integrating the plan into daily operations to ensure it drives meaningful results.

Fundraising and Planned Giving

Tuesday, October 6
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phil Purcell, MPA/JD, Consultant for Philanthropy

In Part 1: Learn best practices for the role of a nonprofit board of directors in fundraising, and how to create a comprehensive fundraising plan. In Part 2: Learn best practices for planned gift fundraising, including how to incorporate planned gifts into a comprehensive fundraising plan.

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Lunch and Learn Sessions

Bring your lunch, come and learn! Lunch and Learn sessions are free and held from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the MCCF Office (119 E. Main Street, Crawfordsville.) Please register beforehand using the button below.

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