Developing a nonprofit program requires skill, expertise, and confidence in a wide range of competencies. Good program managers can effectively supervise staff, develop strong budgets, engage community members, evaluate their success, and so much more. Does this seem daunting, confusing, exhausting – or maybe even exciting? This highly interactive course will provide opportunities to learn […]

Learn how to assess and manage your leadership brand through the intentional use of communication strategies, tactics and tools from accredited public relations expert and certified diversity professional Melissa Vela-Williamson. This national speaker and author will share trustworthy ways you can connect with people at all levels, communicate effectively in tricky situations, and tell an […]

Financial management for nonprofit organizations is becoming more important due to increased donor sophistication and access to information, increased competition, and reliability of financial data for executives and board members to make key decisions. This course will provide a basic overview of financial statements and key financial metrics applicable to nonprofit organizations.    Objectives: Basic […]

Resilience is a hallmark of effective leadership.  Developing resilience requires acceptance, focus and a willingness to effectively prioritize your time through self-management practices. Resilience has gained more importance as work/life balance has been diminished as crisis, workplace transformation and time demands have contributed to higher levels of stress in our cares and lives. Focus: The […]

An annual budget is a planning tool that helps nonprofit organizations develop short-term financial plans to reflect and reach long-term financial goals related to the organization's programs, mission and strategic plan.  This course will provide basic steps in developing, implementing, and executing an effective budgeting process for your nonprofit organization. Objectives: What a budget is […]

Nonprofit work is hard. There is never a smooth path, enough money, or an easy answer. And yet people (you) choose this work even when – or because – it’s most challenging.  Some may say “it’s a calling.”  Perhaps. If we follow science, however, it might be something else: grit. While this trait may not […]

Rapidly shifting demographics, globalization, and greater social awareness regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion have compelled nonprofit organizations to embrace a more diverse and equitable workplace culture. No longer are the terms diversity, equity, and inclusion only associated with an organization’s crisis response, but with the way they do business day-in and day-out. This two-part course […]

This two-part course will help equip you and your organization to embrace the power of human diversity and to learn how to integrate DEI into your organization’s practices, policies, and programming.  Part 2 will build on the DEI theory and concepts covered in Part 1 of this course. Part 2's emphasis is on putting DEI […]

The potential to grow and be an impactful leader is not an “IQ” contest. Being the smartest or best at something is not requisite for being an effective leader. Effective leaders integrate skills and ability with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to maximize leadership impact. Through a guided discussion, this workshop focuses on combining work acumen with […]