 |
|
|
Nonprofit Management Program Intensive Track
Dear Martinsville-Henry County and Danville-Pittsylvania County Nonprofits: As a complement to the many offerings available in our region, The Harvest Foundation and the Danville Regional Foundation are partnering with the New College Institute to offer the Duke Nonprofit Management Intensive Track. The Nonprofit Management Program was created two decades ago to address the sustainability and impact of nonprofit workers and volunteers through accessible training and community based networking with over 2,500 certificates issued to date. The Program provides accessible, affordable, and practical training that prepares those in the nonprofit sector with tools to strengthen the communities they reach. It integrates Duke University's commitment to research and academic excellence with the practical wisdom of the instructors and the realistic work experience of the participants. The Program offers courses, retreats, customized training, and certificates for nonprofit staff and volunteers and draws participants from across the country. The Nonprofit Management Intensive Track will be offered at the New College Institute and class size for the Track is limited to thirty (30). Registration is required for session participation and will be accessible through the Foundations’ websites only. There will be a fee of $250 for the Track, and registration is first come first serve. We ask, however, that you limit your organization's representation to no more than two individuals, ideally one staff member and one board member. Participants in the Intensive Track should have taken previous coursework in nonprofit management and have significant experience. Session descriptions and professor bios are listed below for additional detail. Participants who successfully complete the Intensive Track will earn the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management. For further information on the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management, please go to www.learnmore.duke.edu/nonprofit. For more information on the regional offerings in the Duke Nonprofit Management Training Series, please go to http://www.theharvestfoundation.org/page.cfm/topic/nonprofitmgt2. Sincerely,
Allyson K. Rothrock Karl Stauber Duke University Class Location: Week One: Monday, April 16 through Thursday, April 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, April 16 “Sustainable Strategic Planning for Nonprofits” Participants will examine the strategic plan and vision statement as important tools for nonprofit organizations. Instruction will focus on the basic components of the the strategic plan including the vision statement and planning process. Utilize a variety of tools to evaluate the nonprofit organization. Tools include the SWOT Analysis, BCG Matrix, Strategy Canvas, the Performance vs. Importance Matrix, and the Balanced Scorecard. This course provides an opportunity for students to use tools to begin constructing the framework and initial writing of a strategic plan. Tuesday, April 17 “Nonprofit-Financial Management” Wednesday, April 18 “Grant Writing/Management and Compliance”
This course will focus on the important elements of a grant proposal including the cover letter, executive summary, need statement, goals, objectives, methodology, evaluation, the budget and future funding. Learn typical questions funders ask when considering a proposal and the criteria used. Participants will be guided through the grants management process - from preparation of a grant proposal to the fiscal report preparation. Topics include: project implementation, monitoring and reporting requirements, fiscal management, and accountability. Practical tips for ensuring compliance and improving chances of future success will be presented. Thursday, April 19 “Nonprofit-Board Development/Governance" In order to be successful, nonprofit organizations require strong leadership from their Board of Directors. The board responsibility is to oversee the effectiveness of management policies and decisions, including the execution of its strategies. Learn the roles and responsibilities of the board, including its paramount duties, how board accountability by a nonprofit’s internal and external stakeholders requires a fully engaged and active board of directors who manage the organization. Discuss how you may increase board members commitment to the mission and purpose of your organization, and how boards must be active and engaged to fulfill their legal and governance duties. This course addresses the following topics: the board’s role and responsibilities, the board and the executive director’s relationship, financial and legal responsibilities of the board, and how to recruit and select good board members. Week Two: Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, June 18 “Program Evaluation for Funding and Sustainability” Learn ways in which program evaluation impacts potential funding and organizational sustainability. Gain a better understanding of the impact of your services, by linking activities to outcomes and cost. This framework is relevant to all nonprofits regardless of their region of the United States, as they are all impacted by the economy. As federal, state, and local dollars become more competitive, telling your board, staff, and funders about your good work takes more than story telling. Discuss the who, why, when, and how of program evaluation. What does it take to incorporate an effective and comprehensive program evaluation? Why does program evaluation have an impact on services and sustainability? Learn ways program evaluation impacts potential funding and organizational sustainability. Tuesday, June 19 “Advanced Foundation Relationships” This interactive class addresses the myriad aspects of cultivating and sustaining foundation relationships apart from the written proposal. Learn what grantmakers want to see in grant-seekers and address how to develop positive relationships with foundations both before and after a grant is awarded; different types of philanthropic foundations, how each functions, ideas for conducting prospect research, and tips for grant compliance. Sharpen problem-solving skills and learn how to get the most out of site visits. Wednesday, June 20 "Volunteer Management” Jeanne Allen, jeanneallennc@yahoo.com
Engagement - Sustainability - Cultivation - Virtual - High potential: What do these words have in common? They speak to a vibrant volunteer culture. Do they describe your organization? Discover how building a culture of volunteer engagement for your nonprofit increases organizational capacity. Explore best practices of skill-based volunteer management and other trends. What could you do if you had all the resources your nonprofit needed? This seminar is designed to actively engage and involve the participants as learners and as contributors.
Thursday, June 21
“Executive Director/Board Relations”
The roles and responsibilities of the executive director and the board can be complicated-so complicated that resolving territorial rights can consume all of an agency's energy. This course helps sort out the roles, responsibilities, and potential strengths of this unique, yet vital, partnership. FACULTY Naomi Takeuchi is Founder and President of 1000 Cranes Business Consulting, assisting small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the areas of strategic planning, grant writing, financial analysis and business plan development. She has been a Duke instructor since June 2002. Naomi is a professional member of the National Speakers' Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and has spoken to groups in seven countries. She has a BA in Genetics and Microbiology from UC Berkeley, and a MBA from the Kenan-Flager Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill. Naomi is a Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate.
Melissa Metcalf LeRoy, a graduate of the Duke University Non-Profit Management Program and the Duke Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, teaches non-profit management classes throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. She is a board member of the North Carolina Center for Non-Profits, and has been designated as a nonprofit mentor for the western region of NC. She contributes a regular "Non-Profit Leadership" column to the Tryon Daily Bulletin, and offers her services as a consultant through her firm, On Fire Non-Profit Consulting.
Ruth Peebles, MPA, is President and Founder of The INS Group. Ms. Peebles has more than 23 years of hands-on experience in nonprofit management, and provides the following organizational development services to nonprofits and government agencies: grant writing and research, strategic planning, strategic fund development planning, board development, executive coaching, organizational assessments, and project management services.
Marty Martin, JD, MPA, Martin Law Firm, Raleigh, NC. Marty serves on the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities ("ACT"). In addition to his law degree, he received a Master's in Public Administration with a concentration in internal management of nonprofit/public sector organizations and networks from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Martin is an instructor in the Duke Nonprofit Management Program, and teaches in the regular curriculum, the Intensive Track program, and the Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership program. Teresa Thompson-Pinckney, Ph.D. is President of T. Pinckney & Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in organizational development through capacity building (program evaluation, strategic planning, needs assessments and leadership development) for nonprofit, education and governmental agencies. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for 20 years and has been a consultant for 10.
Jeanne Allen develops training materials for nonprofits-from the local, state, and regional level to the national level. She has the following graduate degrees: Education Specialist in Instructional System Design and a MS in Adult Education. Ms. Allen teaches for the Duke Nonprofit Management Program, and offers capacity building programs for nonprofits.
Don Wells is a nonprofit journeyman. He is the former director of the Duke Nonprofit Management Program and the Duke Institute in Nonprofit Leadership. Don is the lead consultant of Don Wells Consulting, Inc.
Duke Nonprofit Management Program www.learnmore.duke.edu/nonprofit
|
miscelleneous
