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Nonprofit Management Certificate
This program introduces the key concepts and critical management components for all nonprofit organizations. From fundraising and board development, to volunteer management and program evaluation, this comprehensive series of courses is designed for anyone interested in launching a nonprofit organization or assisting in your own professional growth. All classes are taught by Sarah Glatt Founder of Paper Crane Associates.
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector is unique in its challenges and opportunities, and one of the
fastest growing service sectors in the country. Whether you’ve been exploring how
to create your own nonprofit organization, looking for a job or hoping to move into
an upper level management position, or seeking to increase your professional competency
this course will introduce the core components of a nonprofit’s business plan, best
management practices, and the required legal and financial path towards building a
solid foundation for individual and organizational success. You will also gain an
understanding of the historical significance of the sector, as well as exposure to
its current evolution and emerging trends. (3 hours) $55
01/25 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 912 30 CRN: 19944 Professor: GLATT
Nonprofit Theory of Change
Developing theories of change can be highly impactful in shaping an organization’s
work but these important tools are often unknown, misunderstood, and underutilized.
In this workshop for senior leaders and program managers, Sarah Glatt of Paper Crane
Associates will share her observations gleaned from her extensive experience collaborating
with organizations on their strategic planning and program development efforts and
lay out why she sees theories of change as “hidden gems,” how theories of changes
are used, and how they are created. Then in this interactive workshop, participants
will work together to begin developing a theory of change for their organization or
program. $55
02/01 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 937 75 CRN: 19985 Professor: GLATT
Nonprofit Financial
Reading and preparing a nonprofit’s financial documents is fundamental to fiscal responsibility
and to understanding the overall health of the organization. This course will discuss
how to develop and maintain an annual budget, establish sound accounting practices,
prepare key financial statements, balance cash flow, and understand both the power
and limitations of how these numbers can help you monitor performance and articulate
impact. (3 hours) $55
02/08 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 914 30 CRN: 19946 Professor: GLATT
Nonprofit Board Governance
Nonprofit boards have responsibilities to the nonprofits they serve. Have you ever
wondered why nonprofit boards are important? How should you translate the role & responsibilities
of the board into individual responsibilities of each board member? How do you make
a personal decision to join a nonprofit board? In this course, we will explore these
questions while also covering concepts like board development and engagement, board
committees, legal issues in the nonprofit sector, leadership and conflict resolution,
and meeting management. (3 hours) $55
02/22 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 916 30 CRN: 19844 Professor: GLATT
Program Development & Evaluation
Developing programs which are clearly and closely tied to the organization’s mission,
vision, and theory of change, as well as community needs, is a pillar of organizational
success. At the same time, program evaluations that assess the activities undertaken
during the project and provides a rigorous understanding of the program’s impact,
providing critical information for refining the program and assessing the program’s
effectiveness. In this class, we will learn walk through the fundamentals of developing
and evaluating programs. (6 hours) $99
03/01 - 03/08 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 918 75 CRN: 19848 Professor: GLATT
Nonprofit Fundraising
Being able to successfully raise money and bring in the necessary resources to fulfill
your organization’s mission is essential. This begins with the development of an informed
and strategic fundraising plan. Learn tips, tricks, and tools to maximize your time
and organizational capacity while establishing a culture of philanthropy at your organization.
This course covers membership development, grant-writing and reporting, special events,
annual funds, corporate and foundation relations, major gifts, and planned to give.
(6 hours) $99
03/15 - 03/22 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 913 30 CRN: 19945 Professor: GLATT
Building Your Base of Supporters
Engaging stakeholders such as volunteers, members, and donors is an essential skill
for nonprofit organizations. Unfortunately, this process is often undeveloped and
overlooked. In this course, we will build our understanding of how to engage individual
volunteers, members, and donors more deeply and more consistently. (6 hours) $99
03/29 - 04/05 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 917 30 CRN: 19846 Professor: GLATT
Lifecycle Strategic Planning
Planning for the long-term growth and sustainability of an organization begins with
setting realistic goals and establishing the metrics for accomplishing measurable
objectives. Yet developing a strategic plan or launching a capital campaign can be
the most rewarding and overwhelming project an organization embarks upon. For this
reason, it is critical to fully understand these processes to ensure effective use
of valuable time and resources before making significant investments of either. With
adequate input and preparation upfront, you will be providing your team with a solid
foundation to build upon and the direction to realize your vision for years to come.
This course will introduce topics such as logic model, theory of change, understanding
stakeholder groups, and feasibility studies. (6 hours) $99
04/12 - 04/26 5:30pm - 8:30pm Monday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 915 30 CRN: 19947 Professor: GLATT
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NEW! Nonprofit Grant Writing
This program introduces nonprofit development/fundraising concepts and approaches
for new nonprofit fundraisers or for those who are looking to increase their understanding
of related concepts. The series will start at a high level to bring clarity and understanding
about nonprofit revenue sectors and more specifically, grant writing. All classes
are taught by Tracy Sopchak, Founder of NextStep Nonprofit, LLC.
Introduction to Nonprofit Prospecting
Philanthropic revenue to support the work of nonprofit organizations comes from a
variety of sources, ranging from foundations and individuals to corporations and government
sources. Identifying funders to support the work of your nonprofit organization, or
prospecting, starts with an understanding of the differences between and within these
revenue sectors. The decision maker, the access portal, and the motivation of each
prospect differs, yet there is similarity between prospects within these sectors which
can help fundraisers find and pursue the most appropriate prospect. In addition, there
are numerous tools available to identify specific prospects, including searchable
databases. There are also best practice techniques that fundraisers often deploy to
uncover potential funders. Tracy Sopchak of NextStep Nonprofit LLC will cover these
topics in a 3-part introductory series. (4.5 hours) $89
01/26 - 02/09 6:00pm - 7:30pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 943 75 CRN: 20031 Professor: Sopchak
Introduction to Grant Writing
This series will help people who are new to grant writing understand the process involved.
We will start with an introduction to common online application formats, standard
questions posed, and required forms. We will then move onto a deeper dive into specific
questions to explain the funders’ motivation behind questions and approaches to use
your response persuasively and accurately. We will complete the series with examples
of successful grants applications and unsuccessful ones and invite your questions
specific to grants applications that your organization may be working on at this time.
Tracy Sopchak of NextStep Nonprofit LLC will cover these topics in a 3-part introductory
series. (4.5 hours) $89
02/23 - 03/09 6:00pm - 7:30pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 944 75 CRN: 20032 Professor: Sopchak