Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in sustaining the Muncie and Delaware County community in ways that extend far beyond the services and programs they provide. We collected data from nearly 400 nonprofits using publicly available information — including IRS Form 990 filings — and analyzed the financial stability of the 66 organizations with paid employees.

This peer group provides a space for discussion of resource development topics.

Muncie Public Library, in collaboration with Nonprofit Support Network, is hosting a three-part grant writing program tailored for nonprofits in Muncie-Delaware County.

This peer group provides a space for nonprofit executive directors to gather for professional development and collaboration.

8:30 am- 9:00 am - Open networking over coffee and breakfast

9:00 am - 11:00 am - Meeting

About Network Huddles: These are peer groups designed for learning and networking among nonprofits. Network Huddles are designed to connect and bring together individuals from nonprofits in a safe and supportive space. At this time, Network Huddles are limited to individuals from nonprofits located in or serving Muncie and Delaware County. If you have an idea for a Network Huddle, send us a message at info@muncienonprofits.org.

This session gives nonprofit leaders a practical overview of common risk areas and how to reduce liability without slowing down mission work. Participants will walk through a simple approach: identifying key risks, tightening documentation and policies, reviewing insurance coverage, improving training and onboarding, and setting a cadence to revisit and adjust as the organization changes.

Join us for lunch and to learn more about NAP (Neighborhood Assistance Program) Credits from IHCDA. Lunch is sponsored by Northwest Bank.

Muncie Public Library, in collaboration with Nonprofit Support Network, is hosting a three-part grant writing program tailored for nonprofits in Muncie-Delaware County.

Nonprofit work is meaningful, but it can also be relentless. This interactive session helps participants build a sustainable approach to work/life balance by focusing on self-care, boundary-setting, workload management, and healthy workplace relationships. Participants will leave with practical strategies to protect their energy, communicate expectations clearly, and stay effective without burning out.

Executive Director transitions are pivotal moments for nonprofit organizations. Whether driven by a planned departure, unexpected vacancy, or organizational reset, the interim period can either steady the ship, or quietly erode trust, momentum, and culture.

Muncie Public Library, in collaboration with Nonprofit Support Network, is hosting a three-part grant writing program tailored for nonprofits in Muncie-Delaware County.

This peer group provides a space for discussion of resource development topics facilitated by Adam Clevenger, CFRE.

Executive Director and Board President learning session to strengthen relationships, understand roles and responsibilities, and map out their year.

This peer group provides a space for nonprofit executive directors to gather for professional development and collaboration.

Join us for the 2025 Holiday Social. Enjoy breakfast and time to slow down and connect with others during season.

This peer group provides a space for nonprofit executive directors to gather for professional development and collaboration.

This peer group provides a space for discussion of resource development topics facilitated by Adam Clevenger, CFRE.

Connections open the door to bigger conversations, but they must be earned. Corporate sponsorships are more than a funding source – they are strategic partnerships that provide resources, credibility, and momentum for nonprofits. This session will share practical tips and techniques to help you use your connections to build sponsorships that are clear, mutually beneficial, and positioned for long-term impact.

This session will explore

1. Awareness (what sponsorships look like today)

2. Understanding (what’s hard for small organizations)

3. Application (a doable set of techniques you can walk away and use)

Come join us for a day of learning and networking with experts in customer service and nonprofit organizations!

This panel will bring together local leaders from business and government who have experience supporting nonprofits—and who are willing to share candid insights on what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to sponsorship requests.

This session will explore

1. What makes a nonprofit’s sponsorship request compelling

2. How you evaluate potential partners

3. Common mistakes to avoid

4. What nonprofits can do to move beyond transactional asks and into sustained collaboration

Learn how to effectively manage finances for your nonprofit organization in this interactive workshop!

Learn how nonprofit organizations can operate more effectively by implementing the ten best practices in business.

The Nonprofit Summit is back—and you're invited to be part of an inspiring day dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit community across East Central Indiana.

In today’s mental health-aware workplace, leaders are called to embody both empathy and clarity—leading with heart and backbone. This 90-minute session offers practical tools and reflective dialogue to help leaders navigate the tension between compassion and accountability. Participants will explore how to set boundaries without losing connection, respond to emotional challenges with integrity, and foster a culture of psychological safety while maintaining clarity of expectations. Through vignettes, guided exercises, and peer exchange, leaders will leave with renewed confidence to lead with both courage and care.

This peer group provides a space for nonprofit executive directors to gather for professional development and collaboration.

Managing a nonprofit’s mission means managing its money — but nonprofit accounting isn’t just business accounting with different vocabulary. It requires a unique understanding of fund restrictions, program allocations, compliance, and how to tell your financial story to donors, boards, and funders alike.

This 90-minute session will demystify the fundamentals of nonprofit accounting, helping you better understand the structure of nonprofit financial statements, how to track restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and what financial metrics really matter. Whether you’re new to financial oversight or seeking a better grasp of the numbers you report each month, this session will equip you with tools and insights to manage your mission with greater confidence and clarity.

Join us for this special session to help you determine what to share and how to share. Is it something that should be a press release or social media post? How to create and maintain your organization’s voice? Learn from someone with newsroom experience and community engagement experience.

This workshop will cover: Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor, Coaching and Feedback, Supervising in a Mission-Based Environment, Performance Management, and Communication and Delegation.

In today’s competitive labor market, cultivating a strong and sustainable talent pipeline is essential for nonprofit success. This session, led by professionals from local and state workforce agencies, explores how service learning can be leveraged to address both immediate organizational needs and long-term workforce development goals. Participants will learn how to partner with educational institutions, workforce development boards, and community programs to create meaningful service learning opportunities that not only enhance organizational capacity but also introduce potential future employees to the nonprofit sector. This session will offer real-world examples, practical tools, and insights from workforce professionals who understand how service learning can drive recruitment, retention, and mission alignment.

This peer group provides a space for discussion of resource development topics facilitated by Adam Clevenger, CFRE.

This peer group provides a space for nonprofit executive directors to gather for professional development and collaboration.