LEARN UNITED
Leadership education and resources for nonprofits
In Partnership with the Indian River Community Foundation
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Northern Trust | 755 Beachland Boulevard
Human Resources 101 | Friday, October 24, 2025
Employment Law Specialist, David Miklas of the Law Office of David Miklas, PA, will provide valuable insights into navigating workplace laws and managing workplace challenges.
Tackling Grant Budgets and Grant Defense Preparation | Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Director, Marie Therese Piccioni and Associate, Melissa Ogonoski of Your Part Time Comptroller (YPTC) will focus on financial aspects of grants, providing an overview of the 990 and audit, and preparing grant budgets and budget narratives. Attendees will also receive guidance on preparing for the final stages of the grant process, from panel reviews to in-person site visits.
Advocacy 101 | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Leah McDermott of Florida Nonprofit Alliance will provide an overview of advocacy and lobbying for nonprofits, including why it’s important, the legal and practical implications, and how to do both effectively. An overview of board members’ roles and responsibilities and how to prepare messaging will be covered. A legislative update on the federal and state level will be provided.
Governance Essentials | Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A session for organizational leadership covering a variety of governance topics. Sean Boyle, Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County, will provide insights about authentic leadership, program oversight and succession planning. Attendees will also hear from Director, Marie Therese Piccioni and Associate, Melissa Ogonoski of Your Part Time Comptroller (YPTC) about Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities related to financial oversight and accountability.
meet alice
Learn About AliceALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, is a new way of defining and understanding the struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford a bare-bones household budget.
community needs assessment
Read The ReportRecent studies were incorporated, and a wide range of subject matter experts provided input. Residents from across the County, representing some of the most economically challenged neighborhoods, explained directly what their needs were by filling out written surveys in English, Spanish, and Creole and by speaking up at focus groups. This Community Needs Assessment report results from that major collective effort.
indian river indicators
Get The DetailsMeasuring community health and prosperity program supported by Indian River Community Foundation. Indian River Indicators provides key data and information about our community that is updated annually and can be used to support and sustain proven programs. It can also be used by community leaders to develop policy, promote promising practices or inspire innovation that can lead to solutions to persistent community challenges.
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS INDIAN RIVER CHAPER
Learn MoreThe Association of Fundraising Professionals, Indian River Chapter, is a membership organization dedicated to strengthening philanthropy in Indian River County through professional development and ethical fundraising practices.
Florida nonprofits compensation and benefits report
Learn MoreThe Compensation Report for Florida Nonprofits provides salary and benefit benchmarks for positions in nonprofits of all types and sizes across Florida and can help your organization.
Indian river county children's services advisory committee needs assessment
Learn MoreA comprehensive, community-wide needs assessment provides valuable information to help guide the Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) in identifying essential children’s services and areas of focus to address both the unmet and under-met needs of children in Indian River County.
Human Resources 101 - David miklas, p.a. Powerpoint
Learn MoreDavid Miklas’ Powerpoint Presentation from LEARN United’s Human Resources 101 on October 24, 2025
Thrive Needs Assessment Overview
Learn MoreHighlights from the Opioid and Substance Use Community Needs Assessment for Indian River County
Thrive Needs Assessment Comprehensive Report
Learn MoreThrive (formerly the Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County), in collaboration with the Community Advocacy Research and Evaluation Consulting Group (CARECG), conducted a multi-faceted needs assessment in Indian River County to understand the scale and pattern of use, contributing factors, consequences, and access or barriers to resources and services relating to opioid and substance use disorder.
Thrive Prevention Needs Assessment Survey 2024
Learn MoreThis report summarizes the findings from the
Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey that was
conducted during 2024.Thrive Needs Assessment Evaluation & Strategic Planning Summary
Learn MoreIndian River County Opioid & Substance Use Advisory Group Needs Assessment Evaluation & Strategic Planning Summary, Including: Funding Allocation Recommendations
Treasure coast human resources association
Learn MoreThe Treasure Coast Human Resources Association is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. It is a local starting point for networking, information, professional development, and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.
YPN - Young Professionals Network of Indian river chamber
Learn MoreThe Young Professionals Network (YPN) of Indian River County offers monthly programs and events to allow young leaders to exchange ideas, grow professionally, and share common interests. YPN events are attended by emerging leaders aged 18-39.
2025-2026 Funder Packet
Learn MoreClick to view a list of funding partners from Powered by Purpose: Meet the Funders, including their grant details and eligibility requirements.
