MPA at USI

Dr. Matt Hanka, MPA Faculty Member, will be discussing his recent book “What is Happening in Your Community? Why Community Development Matters” at the EVPL Local Author Fair on Saturday from 10-2 p.m. at the McCollough Branch. Come learn about the important work of community development, why change matters, and how social capital can be used to build strong communities. More information can be found at https://www.evpl.org/posts/local-author-fair-spring-2026/

As part USI's outreach to graduate students, the MPA program is am going to be presenting a workshop next week entitled: YK, IMO GENERATIONS GIVE DIFFERENT. NGL. A LOOK AT THE ASSETS, STRATEGIES AND GOALS OF GENERATIONAL GIVING
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 6 P.M. CST ON ZOOM
This workshop will explore generational difference in charitable giving including where and how generations tend to give. It will also explore strategies for engaging different generations in fundraising to build loyalty and support for your organization.

I am excited to share that my most recent article "Jewish and Arab nonprofits in Israel: a comparison of the state of the sector" has been published in the Journal of Policy Studies https://www.e-jps.org/archive/view_article?pid=jps-41-1-59

We are excited to host an exciting leadership development program at USI on "Leadership Beyond Borders." The free program planned by MPA alumna and part-time faculty member Traci Welp, MBA, MPA will explore a cross sector perspective on leadership. We hope you will come on April 21st at 2:00. https://www.facebook.com/USI.LIBARTS/photos/join-us-for-the-leadership-beyond-borders-conference-on-tuesday-april-21-2-330-p/1701706744581820/

Join us for the Leadership Beyond Borders Conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2-3:30 p.m.

Register here by April 20. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-beyond-borders-tickets-1986044504576?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations to MPA Students, Mindy Youngs and Jennifer Young, who will be presenting at today's USI Graduate Student Colloquium. Their presentations are viewable online at: https://connect.usi.edu/portal/studentweek

Congratulations to MPA faculty member, Dr. MT Hallock Morris, on completing her Masters of Library and Information Science degree.

MPA Prof. Trent Engbers recently presented to the Evansville Area Fundraising Council on generations and giving. Who gives more? Millennials or Generation X. Find out at:

Next Generation donors’ charitable giving interests and approaches examined in new study: 2025: News: News & Media: News & Events: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Indiana University Indianapolis Generation Z and Millennial donors are approaching charitable giving differently than the generations that came before them, according to a new report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

The USI MPA offers 6 starts per year. Take Organizational Behavior this May. For more on organizational behavior, consider this article from Harvard Business Review.

Our Favorite Management Tips on Building Trust on Your Team Our Management Tip of the Day continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite tips on building trust on your team, from how to handle tough leadership decisions to how to focus on psychological safety when implementing AI.

Congratulations to MPA faculty member, Trent Engbers, on his recent recognition as a Distinguished Faculty Award winner for the College of Liberal Arts.

The USI MPA will offer a course in strategic planning this Spring. It is not too late to register. This report from Forvis Mazars lays out some simple best practices for nonprofit strategic planning, but come learn the rest of the story.

Seven Tips for Nonprofit Strategic Planning Success | Forvis Mazars US Nonprofits should consider these seven ideas to help them create a successful strategic plan to accomplish their mission.