Welcome to the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network

Leaders in Nonprofit Training and Development

The Mission of the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network   

The Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network strengthens nonprofits with capacity building opportunities to successfully carry out their missions.  

This site is designed to be used as a resource for all levels of nonprofit staff, volunteers and board members. 

What is the Network?

The Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network is the leader in delivering practical, easy-to-use information for all levels of nonprofit staff and volunteers.  The Network is a statewide service providing affordable, accessible, and high quality public and private workshops, board retreats, consultations, and resource referrals for Indiana nonprofits. 

A Network of Partners

The Network is coordinated by the Indiana Association of United Ways and has received generous support from Lilly Endowment since 1994.  INRN works with Indiana United Ways and other partners to meet nonprofit training and development needs and implement innovative programs.  In the northern region, frequent partners include The Indiana University Center on Philanthropy and The Fund Raising School, Freedom Academy, Indiana Youth Institute, local community and private foundations, chambers of commerce, and local and state government.  The Network seeks collaborative partnerships to better meet nonprofit training needs. 

Core Services

•  Workshops – For regional and at-your-door locations, designed just for nonprofits.
• Consulting and Custom Training Services – Through private consultations we create custom designed workshops and services for you board or staff.  The most popular custom services are board retreats and strategic planning sessions.
• Executive Coaching and Technical Assistance – Call for quick advice or guidance through a sticky situation.  Receive essential tools for new executives.
•  Library – Access a collection of nonprofit leadership and management materials.

 Northern Region

The northern region serves the following counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley.  To access information about services for other counties, please visit www.inrn.org

NRN Workshops  

Core Topics are offered based on responses from an annual survey.  See NRN News page for survey link. 

Core Topics

• Board Governance – Assist boards in understanding basic responsibilities, board and staff partnerships, board dynamics, board building, financial oversight, board’s role in fundraising, self-assessment, and the latest nonprofit governance trends.     
• Organizational Development – Increase success through strategic planning, change management, creative problem solving, implementation and monitoring. 
• Fundraising – Strengthen efforts in grant writing, annual funds, direct mail, special events, and major gifts. 
• Volunteer Management – Organize an effective volunteer team through recruitment, orientation, supervision, recognition, and risk management. 
• Leadership – Update skills, develop new competencies, or stay current on the latest developments in leadership essentials – coaching, mentoring, and motivating. 
• Program Evaluation – Measure success with program outcomes. 
• Marketing and Public Relations – Promote with successful marketing communications, market research, and media relations. 
•  Financial Management and Accountability – Tighten up with nonprofit financial accounting, internal controls, fraud prevention, and other legal concerns in fundraising. 

Upcoming Workshops are listed below.  Register online by selecting a workshop from the list.  Registration is considered a commitment to attend.  You will be billed for the workshop if you do not pay online.  If your plans change, please contact us immediately. If you are interested in a workshop not currently on the list of offerings, please let us know.  We may be able to arrange it for you. 

Refund policy: Refunds may be available, but are dependent on the financial commitments we have already made on your behalf.  Individuals who register and do not attend (without contacting us within 24 hours of the event) will be billed for the workshop.