Non Profit “Best Practices” Management
Certification Program
The United Way of Saginaw County and SVSU noncredit Certificate is for current and future staff and managers of local nonprofit agencies. This program is intended for managers of non profits and/or employees who have upper level responsibilities. We offer a unique blend of theory, group activities, and case studies to meet each participant at her/his level. With the “Best Practices” tools and techniques, our students return to the nonprofit sector ready to meet and overcome today’s challenges. The participating nonprofit leader is offered the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with others in the same industry. Participants also have the opportunity to learn and network together in a comfortable, knowledge-building environment.
Our workshops are led by qualified instructors who are knowledgeable in the nonprofit sector and have additional teaching expertise. The certificate curriculum consists of 36 classroom hours. The certificate is awarded upon completion of 11 three-hour workshops, 1 four-hour Grant Writing workshops, and 2 four-hour Capstone completion sessions Nonprofit “BEST PRACTICES” Management Certificate Workshop Description
WORKSHOP 1 May 13, 2008 - Tuesday
Planning- Nonprofits have a duty to engage in sound planning to define a clear vision for the future and specific strategies for reaching established goals. Through this program, nonprofits will have the opportunity to learn how planning can include input from constituents and should be intentional and ongoing to position organizations to achieve their goals.
Evaluation- Funders and managers are demanding to know the outcomes of programs. Learn how to plan for evaluation from the start; how to use evaluation to improve program delivery; what evaluation techniques to use when; and where to find evaluation resources.
WORKSHOP 2 May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
Governance- Nonprofits are responsible for determining the goals and overall leadership of their organization. Boards set policy and ensure that the organization has the resources to carry out their mission. We will cover board roles and responsibilities; board-staff relations; board recruitment; and evaluating board performance.
Strategic Alliances- A pragmatic approach to alliances focuses on discrete activities that are important to the life of a nonprofit agency, but are ancillary to the agency’s central mission and provision of services. Learn the essentials of budgeting, financial reports, financial controls and more.
WORKSHOP 3 May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
Financial Management- Financial management is a central management tool for overseeing an agency’s activities. Learn the essentials of financial management techniques.
Information Technology- This workshop will focus on information management and the nonprofits’ responsibility for confidentiality, safety, accuracy, integrity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and legal compliance. Learn about sources free and low-cost tech tools.
WORKSHOP 4 June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
Fund Development Planning- Nonprofits have an ethical responsibility to ensure the proper handling of funds and to carry out their mission. This workshop will cover effective solicitation, acceptance, recording, reporting, and use of funds. Clear policies for fund-raising activities to ensure responsible acceptance use of funds will also be presented.
Human Resources- This area will allow recipients to explore and increase basic skills in human resource management; employment law, applications & interviewing, compensation, training and performance appraisals.
WORKSHOP 5 June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
Transparency and Accountability- As an entity that serves the public, you have an ethical obligation to conduct business that is accountable and transparent to your constituents. This workshop will take a in-depth look at your responsibilities and best practices for ensuring transparency and accountability.
Advocacy and Public Policy- One of the important roles of the nonprofit sector is to advocate the social and governmental changes necessary to respect the full potential of all members of our community. Advocacy is legal for nonprofits and is vital to changing the world our clients live in.
WORKSHOP 6 June 17, 2008 - Tuesday
Introduction to Grant Writing- For experienced grant writers this will be a great review to refresh skills and assure “Best Practices”. New writers will learn the basics of grant writing along with the “Best Practices”. (8:30 - 11:30) (12:00 -3:30 Capstone Presentations)
WORKSHOP 7 June 24, 2008 - Tuesday
Leadership & You - While leadership is easy to explain, leadership is not so easy to practice. Leadership is about behavior first, skills second. Good leaders are followed chiefly because people trust and respect them, rather than the skills they possess. Our Leadership Development program will push each student to gain personal insight to understanding of themselves. (8:30 - 11:30) (12:00 -3:30 Capstone Presentations)
Capstone Session for the Nonprofit “Best Practices” Management Certificate
June 17 & 24, 2008 (12:00 - 3:30)
The Capstone Session gives you an opportunity to integrate all workshops into an overall vision of “Best Practices” in nonprofit management. Review the competencies and put your plan for success into action. You will give a 10-minute presentation on how the information you have gained will be put to use in your respective businesses as a result of completing this program. Your completion certificate from the Nonprofit “Best Practices” Management Certificate program is presented to you at the end of this workshop. Workshop ScheduleRegistration Deadline: April 30, 2008Fee: $474 payable at time of registrationGrants may be available, for nonprofit employees who are from United Way funded organizations. Call Missy for grant application. They must be completed & returned by 4/18/08.Location: Saginaw Valley State University in Curtiss HallTime: Each workshop - Morning 9:00 - 11:30, Afternoon 12:00 - 3:00 with a half-hour lunch on your own.You must be employed by a nonprofit organization and in a position of management or a supervision role to qualify for grant if available.Because of the nature of the program, enrollment is limited to 30.See OCEPD webpage for cancellation and refund policy.
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