The Charitable Advisors Nonprofit Training Calendar provides one place to find local training activities focused on nonprofit leadership and operations. We will also include some regional/national webinars plus webinars/events from our newsletter sponsors who help fund resources like this calendar.
Trainings/Events
Cohort Based Leadership Programs
Stanley K Lacey Executive Leader Series
Organizer: Leadership Indianapolis
Eligibility: Ages 25 – 45; Demonstrated interest in community issues and a record of community leadership; Occupy a position of leadership reflecting significant achievement relative to age; Live in the Greater Indianapolis/Central Indiana area for at least three years; Able to commit to the attendance/time requirements.
Application Window: Due by April 30th, 2026
https://leadershipindianapolis.com/programs/skl/
Taking Your Seat Leadership Institute
Organizer: Indiana Black Expo
Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older, a resident of Indiana, demonstrate commitment to civic leadership and engagement, committed to at least 7 of the 8 sessions
Application Window: Due by May 11th, 2026
https://www.indianablackexpo.com/taking-your-seat-leadership-institute/
Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute
Organizer: Indiana Philanthropy Alliance
Eligibility: Senior leaders and board members in philanthropy, as well as those seeking to hold executive roles in the future–including public sector officials and high-potential individuals at foundations, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.
Application Window: Due by Oct 28th, 2026
https://inphilanthropy.org/mutz
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Stronger Partners, Brighter Futures – Planned Giving Cohort
Organizer: Central Indiana Community Foundation Collaborative (CICF, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation, Women’s Fund of Central Indiana)
Eligibility: **New in 2026- limited seats open to nonprofits who do not hold funds at an entity in the CICF Collaborative
Application Window: Feb 19th to Mar 20th, 2026
Community Engagement Data Initiative
Organizer: United Way of Central Indiana
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organization; budget less than $1 million; or a faith-based organization with a mission aligned with UWCI; Serve under-resourced communities in UWCI’s service areas; Be located in or primarily serve neighborhoods with high ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and poverty rates; Not have a dedicated data, research, or evaluation staff.
Application Window: March 2nd– April 6th, 2026
Training Series
Nonprofit Training Series
Presented by First Merchants
Leading Practices in Strategic Planning: March 3rd | 9-10:30 a.m.
Building Corporate Partnerships: May 12th | 9-10:30 a.m.
Fundraising Essentials for Board Members: Sept 15th | 9-10:30 a.m.
Creating Competitive Grant Proposals: Nov 10th | 9-10:30 a.m.
Lead with Purpose
Presented by Hedges
Nonprofit Fundamentals: Aug 6th | 12-1:30 p.m.
Choosing Your Cause: Aug 20th | 12-1:30 p.m.
Financial and Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards: Sept 3rd | 12-1:30 p.m.
Effective Staff and Board Roles: Sept 24th | 12-1:30 p.m.
Building a Thriving Board: Oct 1st | 12-1:30 p.m.
Setting Vision and Strategy: Oct 15th | 12-1:30 p.m.
Fundraising Essentials for Board Members: Oct 29th | 12-1:30 p.m.
Effective Board Committee Essentials: Oct 15th | 12-1:30 p.m.
