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Designed to provide a strong overall foundation in all aspects of NPO management, this series focuses on preparing you to understand the evolving needs of the sector and meet day-to-day challenges within your organization. Five days of training focus on management principles and best practices across core disciplines of fundraising, boards, marketing, management, and finance.
Full participation in the Certificate of Nonprofit Organization Management is applicable for 17.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
The courses in this series have been renumbered to better reflect the content level and intended audience.
This session will provide you with a broad overview of the nonprofit sector, and is divided into four modules: NPO overview, revenue sources, operations/program management, and policy/advocacy. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the industry and how individual organizations are designed to achieve their missions. Learn more.
September 10, 2024
Effective marketing and communication strategies are increasingly important as nonprofits strive to prove their relevance and garner public support. Through modules on marketing, brand management, communications and public relations, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to enhance your organization’s reputation with stakeholders. Learn more.
September 17, 2024
This course delivers a holistic view of effective fundraising for nonprofits. Areas of focus addressed in this session include creating a development plan, developing an infrastructure for that plan, effective prospect research, and program evaluation. Learn more.
September 24, 2024
Are you making fiscally prudent decisions for your organization? Establish and maintain sound financial policies to ensure organizational sustainability. Learn more with modules covering financial reports, audits, assessments and 990s, internal controls and mission accountability, and identifying key metrics. Learn more.
October 1, 2024
This session provides an overview of nonprofit human resources and volunteer management. Modules focus on HR responsibilities and challenges, as well as attracting, mobilizing and sustaining volunteers. Learn more.
October 8, 2024
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