Page Top Non-Profit Management Certificate Program
The certificate is designed to meet the needs of the non-profit professionals who seek a broader role within their organization. Upon completion of the program, participants have attained an overview of the various operational divisions of an organization and a focused view of themselves as a contributor. This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete 4 core courses and 2 electives.
Core Courses:
- Public Policy for Non-Profits: Lobbying and Political Activities for Non-Profits
- Human Resource Issues for Non-Profits
- Ethical Issues for Non-Profits
- Non-Profit Management
Elective Courses:
Page Top Legislative Advocacy 101
Policy makers pay attention and may change their minds and votes when even a moderate number of people contact them about an issue. This workshop will equip you with proven methods that will enable you to reach government officials and other decision makers that have a significant impact on policies that affect you. Some of the subject matter contained in this course includes the power of advocacy, lobbying methods, and understanding the playing fields (local, state, and federal guides to effective advocacy.) This workshop is ideal for individuals that have a direct or indirect accountability to lobbying, advocacy, or policy initiatives for a non-profit entity.
- Instructor: Joseph Duffy
- Date: October 8, 2009
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Fee: $45
- Course Number: CPE-B070A
- Instructor: Joseph Duffy
- Date: November 4, 2009
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Fee: $45
- Course Number: CPE-B070B
Page Top Non-Profit Guerilla Marketing
Most not-for-profits do not function with large-scale budgets as do many private corporations and for-profit organizations. In fact, tight budgets and restrictions on the use of income, along with the absence of dedicated communications professionals, often result in reticence for adopting new ideas and expansion into new areas. This program provides a sound understanding of the benefits of a carefully orchestrated marketing and public relations campaign grounded in a Guerrilla Marketing mindset. Topics include: researching and reaching your target market, comprehensive use of technology, partnering with the public, as well as with businesses in innovative, low cost/no cost 'cause' marketing campaigns, and generating positive media coverage.
Presenter: Vicki Lynne Morgan, CMS
Date: 10/06/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B075
Page Top Non-Profit Management
Learn to maximize results in your non-profit organization through effective management strategies. This workshop covers reducing costs and controlling resources, as well as how to select management tools to survive in an uncertain and changing environment.
Page Top Non-Profit Management
Learn to maximize results in your non-profit organization through effective management strategies. This workshop covers reducing costs and controlling resources, as well as how to select management tools to survive in an uncertain and changing environment.
Presenter: Donna Nelson-Ivy
Date: 10/13/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B070
Page Top Public Policy for Non-Profits: Lobbying and Political Activities for Non-Profits
This course will address the various political activities that are practical for charitable organizations. You will learn about lobbying and what a non-profit organization can and cannot do to influence legislation and encourage constituents to be politically active.
Presenter: Diane Dean
Date: 10/20/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B068
Page Top Human Resources Issues for Non-Profits
This course will cover the most common human resource issues non-profits experience. These include wage and hours issues for non-profit employers, the art of hiring and firing, risk management in hiring, an overview of employment law and a discussion of best practices in safe hiring and employment issues.
Presenter: Tarona Lee
Date: 10/27/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B031
Page Top Fundraising for Non-Profits
This workshop will cover key elements of a fundraising plan for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations including discussion of annual appeals, special events, memberships and dues, board giving, grant writing, user fees and innovative business approaches to generating income. The workshop emphasizes practical lessons for fundraising success.
Presenter: Diane Dean
Date: 11/03/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B031
Page Top Grant Writing for Non-Profits
This workshop is focused on techniques for finding and writing successful grant applications to foundations, government and corporate funders. Participants are invited to come prepared with a funding idea for class discussion.
Presenter: Donna Nelson-Ivy
Date: 11/10/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B032
Page Top Ethical Issues for Non-Profits
Non-profits are held to the highest standards with regards to conflict of interest, sound governance and truth in fundraising. This workshop will highlight current "hot topics" affecting charitable non-profit organizations. You will learn about the effect Sarbanes-Oxley legislation has had on nonprofits, ways that your non-profit can become more accountable, and more.
Presenter: Diane Dean
Date: 11/17/09
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $45.
Workshop Number: CPE-B069