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The 3 R’s of Volunteers
Recruitment, Retention & Recognition
The value of volunteers to a nonprofit
becomes even more important in the tough
economic times of today. According to the
latest Bureau of Labor statistics, there are
nearly 62 million volunteers in America. The
Independent Sector values each volunteer
hour given at more than $20 an hour. If
you are you asking “What can I do to use
volunteers more effectively?” And, “what
can I do to make the experience for my
volunteers stand out?” then this session is
for you. Discover concrete and easy steps
that you can implement right away to build
numbers and commitment among your
volunteer pool, whether your organization
is just starting out or you already have
a strong team of volunteers. As a staff
person, consultant, trainer and volunteer
herself,
Lynn O’Connell
has worked with
volunteers who are board members,
fundraisers, special event coordinators, and
program “staff.” She is executive director
of Computer C.O.R.E. which offers intensive
training in basic computer skills to low-
income adults. Lynn oversees a staff of
seven and more than 185 volunteers who
give approximately 12,000 hours annually.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
7104P: One Sat., 9-11:30AM 6/20
7104Q: One Sun., 3:30-6PM 9/27
Become a Grant Writer
Writing winning grants is a highly sought
after skill. All of us have dreams and
passions, both in our professional lives
and as members of our communities,
but it takes money to make those dreams
a reality. This workshop will teach you
techniques you need to get the necessary
funding to carry out your inspiration. Learn
to write a good proposal and ways to make
your proposal stand out. Discover the 6
common reasons why grant makers decline
a proposal. Identify 10 strategies that will
make your proposal stand out above others,
and learn how to write the seven basic
parts of a proposal.
Lynn O’Connell
has
worked in the nonprofit sector for over more
than 20 years. As a consultant, she writes
proposals for both nonprofit organizations
as well as small businesses. Lynn holds a
certificate in Nonprofit Management from
Duke University as well as a Master’s in
Philanthropy from Indiana University.
$113 Non-Member
$99 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3271AL: One Fri., 9AM-4PM 6/19
3271AM: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 9/26
How to Start a Nonprofit
Organization
Whether you are interested in forming a
new nonprofit, converting an informal group
to tax-exempt status, or reorganizing an
existing organization, this course will walk
you through the steps. You’ll discuss: the
characteristics of a fundable program,
fundraising strategies, proposal writing,
building a Board of Directors and navigating
your way through the 501(c)(3) tax exempt
process. Understand what is needed to take
a nonprofit start-up from vision to reality.
Lynn O’Connell
has more than 20 years of
experience in the nonprofit sector and has
served in diverse roles including those of
nonprofit staff, consultant, trainer and board
trustee.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
7105P: One Thu., 9-11:30AM 6/18
7105Q: One Sun., 6:30-9PM 9/27
Building Your Nonprofit for
the Future
Strategic Planning That Works
Long-range planning is time-consuming and
frequently “the plan” ends up gathering
dust on a shelf, yet every organization
needs planning in order to stay on track
and grow. This session will help you select
a type of plan that your organization
can develop and actually use; then, you
will learn how to carry out your strategic
planning process and see that “the plan”
is implemented. Participants will go
home with a completed SWOT (strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)
analysis, strategies to position their
organization for long-term success, and
techniques to ensure their strategic plan
will stay activated.
Lynn O’Connell
has led
more than 35 organizations through the
strategic-planning process over the past 10
years. A few examples of her clients include:
National Military Family Association, TV
Project, Different Drum School, and Bar
Association of the District of Columbia.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
7106P: One Thu., 12:30-3PM 6/18
7106Q: One Sun., 12:30-3PM 9/27
How to Create a Business
Plan That Works
Are you starting an organization, or hoping
to expand or improve a current one? A
business plan is a tool for an organization
that sets objectives accompanied with
a plan to achieve them. This course will
help you research and write the business
plan that you will need to lead you toward
success. Learn what sort of advance
research you should do, the things should
be included in the plan, and the steps that
are used to create a usable and feasible
business plan.
Lynn O’Connell
has led more
than 35 organizations through the strategic-
planning process over the past 10 years.
A few examples of her clients include the
National Military Family Association, the TV
Project, Different Drum School, and the Bar
Association of the District of Columbia.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3272AL: One Thu., 6:30-9PM 6/18
3272AM: One Mon., 9-11:30AM 9/28
Finances and Nonprofits
A Layman’s Guide to Financial
Statements
Whether you work
for a nonprofit, are
on a board, or are
thinking of creating
your nonprofit, you
need to know how
to understand a
financial statement
and use it to guide the organization’s
decision-making. It’s also important to
know what kinds of records need to be
kept, what an audit is and whether you need
one, and when and what you must file with
the IRS and state department of revenue.
Nikki Riedt
works with the Public Interest
Network and travels the country consulting
with member organizations about their
financial statements and how to use them
appropriately.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$2 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1955X: One Tue., 6:30-9:30PM 6/23
1955Y: One Thu., 6:30-9:30PM 8/13
1955AA: One Tue., 6:30-9:30PM 9/29
Nonprofit Administration & Leadership
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Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Administration
This certificate establishes a foundation for those wanting to work in the nonprofit
sector. You will learn about starting a nonprofit, strategic planning, finances, grant
writing, and resources. To earn the certificate, students must complete nine classes: six
core classes and three electives. To find more details more about this certificate and the
classes that are included, look in the Nonprofit section of the CFU Website or page 3.
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