The Learning Center of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County is an investment in the effectiveness and future sustainability of nonprofits serving Elkhart County.

Our goal is to provide learning opportunities to strengthen a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission over time and enhance the agency’s ability to have a positive impact on lives and communities.

The Learning Center (TLC) offers an annual retreat for nonprofit CEOs, roundtables for CEOs to gather regularly, and regular workshops open to those working for a nonprofit in Elkhart County or a nonprofit that serves Elkhart County.

TLC is supported by the Fund For Excellence, which was created with and funded by the generous contributions of Lilly Endowment Inc. and Elkhart County philanthropists to strengthen nonprofits in our community.

2024-2025 SCHEDULE

October 23, 2024
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Human Resources Best Practices
with Shawn Miller
Ivy Tech Community College,
Elkhart Campus
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November 13, 2024
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Unlocking Opportunities: Raising Funds Effectively in Challenging Times with Leigh Ann Jacobson, CFRE
Elkhart Health & Aquatics
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January 16, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Collaborations, Partnerships, and Mergers with Jory Fitzgerald
Ivy Tech Community College,
Elkhart Campus
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February 13, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Safeguarding Your Mission: Cyber Security Best Practices for Nonprofits with Rene Etcheria
Goshen College
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February 26, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mastering Organizational Skills for Successful Event Management with Bekah Houff
Elkhart Health & Aquatics
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March 11, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Strategic Nonprofit Marketing and Communications for Impactful Outreach with Brian Cook, Marshall King, and others
Ivy Tech Community College, Elkhart Campus
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April 2, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cultivating Excellence: How to Build Superior Work Teams with Diana Rowan
Ivy Tech Community College,
Elkhart Campus
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Events

Effective Human Resource Management – A TLC Workshop
Oct
23

Effective Human Resource Management – A TLC Workshop

The people in an organization are widely recognized as the key drivers of success. But what sets thriving organizations apart…

Raising Funds in Challenging Times – A TLC Workshop
Nov
13

Raising Funds in Challenging Times – A TLC Workshop

Are you ready to elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts? Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop that will equip…

Staff

Kevin Deary

Kevin Deary

Director of Professional & Organizational Development

[email protected]