Nonprofit school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

•Understand what is needed in taking the initial steps from vision to start-up
•Begin defining the project and target audience
•Create a plan for market research
•Consider funding options and plan a funding strategy

Content

1.Brainstorming and Planning
•Why do you want to start a non-profit?

1.Stating your dream
2.Defining your visions and goals
3.Translating your dream into reality
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The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate prepares students for leadership positions in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Graduates with this certificate command key skills and understanding found necessary to equip them for challenging work in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Courses in this certificate are drawn from the Master of Public Affairs degree area of nonprofit and community services management.

Graduates of this certificate program will be able to:

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The Master of Public Affairs degree with the Nonprofit & Community Services Management concentration provides preparation primarily for careers in organizations providing services to alleviate individual family and community needs and problems. This concentration also prepares for meaningful contribution to the community through service on boards and in various leadership and advocacy roles.

Students who complete this emphasis will be prepared to:

Distinguish among the nonprofit/ph...

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When we think of marketing, we typically think of the activities that a for-profit company engages in. However, marketing is an important function for nonprofit organizations as well. Marketing is the way that nonprofits determine the needs of their clients and their donors. As in the for-profit world, nonprofit marketing includes advertising, promotion, public relations, and customer relationship management. This course examines how nonprofits use marketing to publicize their mission and to gat...

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Volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations. Board members are a special type of volunteer. They help to guide the direction of a nonprofit, to promote the organization in the community, and to ensure that the nonprofit’s mission is fulfilled.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how nonprofits can make volunteer programs more successful
Describe the responsibilities of the nonprofit board
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