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Curriculum Tracks

Course Schedule and Registration

Course Schedule and Registration

SPRING 2008

Nonprofit—Communication Skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS #102. Working with staff, volunteers and boards of directors requires strong communication skills. Assess your primary styles of communication and learn to adapt to the needs of everyone. $225
CCGE. CODE# 36519. W, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/21

Nonprofit—Effective Programs
DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS #101. Learn how programs are conceived, designed, implemented, communicated and assessed. Examine theoretical frameworks of program development and analyze case studies of programs developed by various types of nonprofit organizations. $225
CCGE. CODE# 34249. TH, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28

Nonprofit—Essential Financial Tools
ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL TOOLS #101. Basic principles of finance management are applied to accounting, financial statements, budget preparation and IRS issues. An essential course for those without an accounting background who want a basic understanding of accounting requirements. $225
CCGE. CODE# 34247. M, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/4

Nonprofit—Ethics and Legal Aspects
ETHICS AND LEGAL ASPECTS #102. Successful nonprofit organizations have strong leaders who act ethically and understand the legal environment in which they operate. This program teaches nonprofit executives the key concepts they need to maneuver in an increasingly complex world. $225
CCGE. CODE# 36518. M, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7

Nonprofit—Fundraising for Nonprofit
FUNDRAISING FOR NONPROFITS #101. Principles and best practices of fundraising are studied, including the fundraising process (organizational readiness, strategic planning and research). The principles that support effective fundraising practices are also reviewed. $225
CCGE. CODE# 34250. F, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7

Nonprofit—Grant Writing
GRANT WRITING #102. Learn to conduct research on foundations and corporations using the Internet and print materials. Polish your written communication skills while crafting letters of inquiry, grant proposals, cover letters and stewardship letters. $225
CCGE. CODE# 36523. F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/11

Nonprofit—Leadership Management
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT FOR NONPROFITS #101. Develop strategic, operational and marketing plans to accomplish the mission of your nonprofit organization. Explore the characteristics of an effective leader and how to communicate with your many constituencies. $225
CCGE. CODE# 36520. T, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/25

Nonprofit—Marketing
MARKETING RESEARCH AND STRATEGY #101. Gain a comprehensive overview of the marketing process and the skills needed to increase the effectiveness of marketing techniques in your nonprofit organization. $225
CCGE. CODE# 34248. W, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/21

Nonprofit—Needs Assessment/Outcomes
NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO OUTCOMES MEASURING #102. An organization must prove it is doing a good job by implementing its mission, involving the community, using its resources well and advancing the community. Find ways to assess needs and measure the outcomes. $225
CCGE. CODE# 36522. TH, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/25

Nonprofit—Nonprofit Boards
WORKING AND DEVELOPING NONPROFIT BOARDS #102. Explore the realities of day-to-day relationships with board members and learn the tools needed to lead a successful board. This hands-on session outlines a viable board development plan and increases an understanding of individual roles. $225
CCGE. CODE# 36521. T, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/14

WORKSHOPS

GRANT WRITING FOR FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
$25
Code# 37106

Grant funding provides new opportunities for faith-based organizations. Here is your opportunity to learn how to win government and foundation funding specifically tailored for your faith-based social programs and projects. Learn the latest information on federal faith-based initiatives and how to gain a competitive edge for these grants.
Our instructor for this course is Jessica A. Bullock, the president of Jessica A. Bullock and Associates LLC. Ms. Bullock earned a bachelor of arts from Wheaton College and a master’s in Public Administration from Indiana University. She has served as a grant reviewer at both the state and federal level. She is an active member of the American Association of Grant Professionals and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits.

TIPS ON A WINNING WEB SITE
 FOR YOUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$50
Code# 37105

Discover how to have a more effective non-profit web site. Learn the basic elements of a successful site, including typography, images, color and layout. Through discussion with the instructor and other students, develop your ability to critique the design of various sites and learn to portray your site in its most positive manner. This is a hands-on class taught by a C.O.D. computer instructor and held in our computer lab.

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