Rural Nonprofit Management Certificate

Description:

This program is designed to assist nonprofits in rural areas. The series of topics will allow nonprofits to strengthen leadership and governance skills; think strategically for future financial needs, learn the elements of grant writing; develop marketing plans, including the use of social media; IRS 990s; handle volunteers; and develop their board, as well as developing policies and procedures that will enhance long-term success.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the governing issues of nonprofit organizations
  • Examine concepts integral to successful marketing
  • Understand fundraising, grant writing and financial sustainability
  • Understand the legal elements of nonprofits
  • Develop policies and procedures

To earn a certificate in the Rural Nonprofit Management program, a student must complete the full five-day series. Upon completion of the series, a Certificate in Rural Nonprofit Management will be awarded.

Many professionals can be served by this unique program: those working in the nonprofit sector, board members and volunteers, those new to the field or those wishing to enter the nonprofit sector.

Course Section
Course: cnp 114-00
Term: 2188
Section Number: 1
Schedule Number: 2188CNP114
Instructor(s): Shera Alberti-Annunzio, Todd Felts, Ed.D., Laura Vargas, Sean Farnan
Location: Great Basin College RM DCIT208
Dates: Nov. 2, 2018 (Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.); Dec. 7, 2018 (Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.); Jan. 25, 2019 (Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.); Mar. 15, 2019 (Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.); May 10, 2019 (Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Contact Hours: 30.0 Contact Hours
Notes:

EXTENDED Early registration fee of $1,075 to Oct. 20, 2018. After Oct. 20, the registration fee will be $1,275. Materials, morning refreshments, lunch and parking are included in your registration fee. Organizations sending three or more people should call our office at (800) 233-8928 or (775) 784-4046 and ask about available discounts (discounts available via phone registration only).

Deadline to register for program is extended to Oct. 19, 2018. Please call Extended Studies (775) 784-4046 after Oct. 19 to ensure there are still seats remaining.

  • NEW DATE: Nov. 2, 2018 -- Grant Writing -- An Overview
  • Dec. 7, 2018 -- Social Media and Marketing for Nonprofits
  • Jan. 25, 2019 -- Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits
  • Mar. 15, 2019 -- Strategic Planning, Leadership and Governance
  • May 10, 2019 -- Elements and Legalities of Nonprofits

Please note, if minimum enrollments of 12 are not met the entire program will be canceled. Register early to avoid program cancelation.
Enrollment Options: Price