Classes & Training
The Center is excited to revive and modernize the Standards of Excellence for Nonprofit Management. The curriculum for classes and all specialized training will focus on guiding nonprofits and their leaders to achieve this prestigious designation.
2025 Training Schedule
WHEN: Wednesday, February 5th from 9 am – noon
SPEAKERS: Brent Forbush, CPA, CGMA
PRICE: $99
Key things to know to make your 990 a tool that advances the mission of your Organization.
WHEN: Thursday, February 13th from 9 am – 11 am
SPEAKERS: Greg Fine
PRICE: $99
What is your brand? What’s a brand, anyway? And how do you broadcast your nonprofit’s brand and marketing messaging to your board and your community so you can grow fundraising channels, attract volunteers and create awareness about your mission? Great questions! During this no-stress marketing fundamentals workshop, we’ll tackle each with Greg Fine, principal of Greg The Fine – Outsized Marketing for Mid-Size Nonprofits.
WHEN: Thursday, February 27th from 9 am – noon
SPEAKERS: Christi Cakiroglu and Jeff Bryant
PRICE: $99
Walk away feeling confident that you understand nonprofit governance and you are ready to help lead or support any nonprofit board. Time will be spent discussing potential agencies with which to volunteer.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 5th from 9 am – noon
SPEAKERS: Cortney Young
PRICE: Free for board members
Walk away feeling confident that you understand nonprofit governance and you are ready to help lead or support any nonprofit board. Time will be spent discussing potential agencies with which to volunteer.
WHEN: Thursday, March 6th from 9 am – noon
SPEAKERS: Blueprint Collaborative
PRICE: $99
Join The Blueprint Collaborative to learn the four primary fundraising components, as well as best practices for highest priorities when raising money for your nonprofit. This class is perfect for executive directors who have to cover all fundraising needs, as well as fund development professionals who are just starting out.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 1st from 9 am – noon
SPEAKERS: Greg Fine & Kathy Carter
PRICE: $99
Walk away with ideas you can immediately implement to get your message out. Training will include real world tips to better communicate with the media.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15th from 9 am – noon
SPEAKERS: BTV Marketing Group
PRICE: $99
Learn how to create authentic, compelling content that resonates with followers and supports your mission. Topics will include storytelling techniques, visual content creation, user-generated content, and how to leverage video, photos, and graphics to boost engagement and build community support. The presentation will include content calendar tips and how to measure success.
Certificate Courses
Coming 2025
1 day per week for 5 – 8 weeks
Focused on operations, human resources, compliance, liability, program evaluation, strategic planning, communications
Focused on GAAP, 200 CFR, grant compliance and reporting
Coming soon
- Leadership focused, partnering with local gov, state gov, federal delegation
- Collaboration, strategic alliances, empowering & motivating staff, volunteers, constituents
Classes & Trainings
Fall 2025
Single Sessions that run 3 – 6 hours
How to measure impact and report
For aspiring leaders
Intro to accounting, GAAP
Coming soon
- Developing the next generation of Board Directors
- Orientation for new board members (what to expect, what is expected of you)
- Refresher course for existing board members
