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• French Lick Regional Meeting

  • When
    March 11, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    33 Brick Street 480 S Maple St, French Lick, IN 47432

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  AGENDA

  11:00 - 11:15	Welcome & Introductions
  11:15 - 12:00	Building Early Literacy Through Partnership: Dolly Parton Imagination Library The Springs Valley Education Foundation has proudly supported the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for many years. In this session, the librarian from the Melton Public Library in French Lick will share how the program works in their district and why it has been such a meaningful investment in their community. We’ll discuss how this partnership has been successful, how foundations can support similar programs in ways that align with their capacity, and how early literacy initiatives can strengthen community relationships and organizational visibility.
  12:00 - 1:00	Networking Lunch Sponsored by
  1:00 - 2:00	Making Sense of Investments: Practical Options for Education Foundations Investment options can feel overwhelming, particularly as foundations vary widely in size and available resources. In this session, longtime Springs Valley Education Foundation President Todd Marshall, Enrolled Agent, will walk through how SVEF has diversified and managed its funds, including certificates of deposit, endowments, and partnerships with the Orange County Community Foundation, the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), and Springs Valley Bank and Trust. We’ll discuss what approaches make sense at different stages, key questions to ask before investing, and how foundations of any size can approach financial stewardship with confidence and clarity.

  
  

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• AI-Assisted Grant Writing: Building Systems That Give You Time Back

  • Start
    April 22, 2026
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  • End
    April 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Brownsburg School Corporation 310 Stadium Drive (Door 7) Brownsburg, IN 46112

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  AI-Assisted Grant Writing: Building Systems That Give You Time Back

  Format: Hands-on Workshop
  Audience: Education foundation leaders, staff, and grant writers
  
  Dates & Times:
  April 22: 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  April 23: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  

  Session Description

  Grants don’t have to feel like a time-draining obligation. This practical, systems-focused workshop shows education foundations how to use AI intentionally—by building the organizational infrastructure that makes these tools actually useful. Participants will learn how to respond to grant opportunities more efficiently, evaluate which grants are worth pursuing, and reduce the administrative burden of grant writing—freeing up time and capacity for students and schools.

  Learning Objectives

  Participants will learn how to:

  • Use strategies that make AI tools significantly more effective
  • Draft and refine grant narratives using AI while maintaining accuracy and organizational voice
  • Evaluate grant opportunities through a capacity-focused lens
  • Implement quality-control workflows to prevent common AI-generated errors
    

  What to Bring

  This is hands-on learning. Please bring:

  • A laptop
  • Access to an AI tool (ChatGPT or Gemini)
  • Previous grants and/or program descriptions
  • A current grant opportunity—or one you’re considering pursuing

  Speaker

  Matt Leighty, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, GrantFlow

  Matt works with nonprofit organizations nationwide to build sustainable grant systems that combine smart processes with emerging AI tools. His work focuses on helping teams reclaim time, reduce burnout, and make more strategic funding decisions.

  

  Agenda at a Glance

  Tuesday, April 22
  11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Workshop Session | Lunch Served
  5:00–6:30 p.m. | Networking Happy Hour hosted by GrantFlow

  Wednesday, April 23
  8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Workshop Session | Lunch Served

  

  Hotel Information

  Home2 Suites by Hilton Brownsburg (Brand new!)
  520 W. Northfield Drive
  Brownsburg, IN 46112
  $149/night (breakfast included)
  Book a Room at the Group Rate

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