Planning effective programs workshop on Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Central Library’s special collections room, sixth floor. Discover the main components of a solid program plan that will allow your organization to provide quality services to your community. Presented by The Indianapolis Public Library. Cost: Free. Register

Building a thriving board session on Oct. 5 from 9:30-11 a.m. Improve the composition and functionality of a nonprofit board through best practices in recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and building a thriving board culture. Presented by Hedges. Cost: $90 for two people. Register

LEAD learning sessions on Oct. 5, 12 and 19. Lead teams more effectively and create collaborative environments through a combination of workshops, discussions, and case studies. The sessions focus on strategies related to building teams, stakeholder analysis, and conflict management. Presented by Leadership Indianapolis. Cost: $1,000. Register

Cyber incident response plans for nonprofits webinar on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Hacking has become a serious problem for nonprofits. And yet, many nonprofit organizations are unprepared when it happens to them. Gain insights on how to protect your organization. Presented by Blue Avocado. Cost: Free. Register

Homelessness is a housing problem session on Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. Hear from expert and author Gregg Colburn as he illustrates why the local housing market is one of the most important root causes of the homelessness crisis. Presented by CHIP. Cost: Free. Register

Word MS Office software refresher bundle sessions on Oct. 13 and 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The courses are taught through focused discussion, demos, and hands-on practice. Presented by IUPUI Professional Development and Continuing Education. Cost: $135. Register