Date: First Name: Middle Initial: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email Address: How would you classify yourself?: [ Select ] Nonprofit Executive Director Nonprofit Staff Board Member Volunteer Student Interested in Nonprofit Field Other Name as you would like it to appear on your certificate:
Please check the course or courses in which you are enrolling: The cost for each class is $100 or $700 for the complete series. Select All Courses Session 1: September 11, 2007, 9am-5pm NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: CULTURE, CONCEPTS AND COMPONENTS Provides an overview of the nonprofit, or third sector, and involves discussion of its unique culture and challenges. Topics include: Legal distinctions of nonprofit organizations, history of the third sector in the U.S., contemporary challenges and management trends, unique operational components of nonprofit organizations. Betty Richardson, Nonprofit Management Consultant, and Monna Loftis, Director, Fort Worth Initiative, Cornerstone Assistance Network Session 2: October 9, 2007, 9am-5pm PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT: ESSENTIALS FOR DELIVERING ON MISSION This course addresses the programmatic component of nonprofit organization operations, detailing how activities of the organization provide the vehicle for delivering on mission. Topics include types of activities related to nonprofit organization mission and purpose, planning tools for programs and projects, evaluation, and budgeting resources for effective program delivery. Susan G. Saunders, Principal, SGS Solutions, and Marcus Martin, Ph.D., MPH, Director of Research, Foundation for Community Empowerment Session 3: November 13, 2007, 9am-5pm FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: ACCOUNTING FOR ACHIEVEMENT The third session in this seven-part series introduces financial management essentials for effective and legal nonprofit operations. Topics include: Nonprofit accounting structures and statutes, accountability, internal controls and risk management, and technology as essential to effective financial management. William A. Albright, CPA, Partner, Davis, Clark and Company Session 4: January 15, 2008, 9am-5pm HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: LEGAL BASICS AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO NONPROFITS The fourth session in this seven-part series reviews the unique human resources structures that are fundamental to nonprofit organizations. Topics include: Understanding employment law, establishing policies and procedures, motivating volunteer staff, and engaging the volunteer board. Beth Hansen, SPHR, Principal, Hansen HR, Inc., LouAnne Smith, Principal, Volunteer Solutions, and Sherrie Tarpley, Director of HR/Administration, Orthofix Inc. Session 5: February 12, 2008, 9am-5pm FUNDS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT: FINDING AND CULTIVATING RESOURCES The fifth session in this seven-part series covers the basics essential to finding and cultivating financial resources that support delivery on the organization's mission. Topics include: Organizational readiness for resource development, consideration of external factors for success, processes and policies for sustainability. Carole V. Rylander, CFRE, Principal, Rylander and Associates, and Barbara Ann Roy, Nonprofit Consultant, Development and Data Management Session 6: March 11, 2008, 9am-5pm BRANDING, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: MANAGEMENT: POSITIONING THE PURPOSE The sixth session in this seven-part series examines the basic elements of the marketing process for nonprofit organizations. Topics include: The interplay of branding, marketing, PR and education, and advocacy, marketing strategies and planning. Kim Young, Principal, The Forest and The Trees Session 7: April 8, 2008, 9am-5pm MANAGING GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY: BASICS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION The last session in this seven-part series examines the fundamental role that strategic thinking, alignment, and planning play in effective and sustainable growth of nonprofit organizations. Topics include: Basics of visioning and strategic planning processes, aligning mission, vision and resources, distinct features of strategic thinking, alignment, and planning. Betty Richardson, Nonprofit Management Consultant Bonus: May 13, 2008, 9am-12pm Watch for the announcement of our bonus session. Registration $40.00 per person, $20.00 for 2007-2008 certificate program participants, and free to 2007-2008 certificate program graduates. * All registrations complete and paid no later than 2 weeks prior to beginning of class. ** For credit card payment arrangements, please call 940-322-4961. *** Please make checks or money orders payable to "Nonprofit Management Center of Wichita Falls." If you are unable to submit this form electronically or want to include a check or money order for registration, please print, complete, and mail this form to: Nonprofit Management Center of Wichita Falls 2301 Kell Blvd, Ste. 218 Wichita Falls TX 76308