Fund Development: Certificate in Nonprofit Management Series

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program

Fund Development**

Dates: Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16 and 23

Location: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) at NIU Rockford

Time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Facilitator: Kay F. Larrick, M.N.A., CFRE and NICNE Professional Services Team Member

Cost: $225 NICNE Members | $250 General Admission

Course Details: Develop the skills you need to succeed in raising funds to sustain and enhance the mission of your organization.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of:

• The importance of diverse funding streams;
• Core elements of fund development planning;
• The development process;
• Best practices to identify and leverage all of your resources;
• Ways to assess and improve current fund development practices;
• The critical importance of gratitude;
• The stages through which a donor moves as their financial commitment increases

Building relationships with donors, identifying and cultivating prospects, and donor stewardship are some of the most important things a nonprofit leader can do to ensure sustainability.

A special focus will be placed upon the key elements for success that are essential to every form of fundraising. You will discover how to set goals in relation to organizational goals, capacity and your strategic plan, and learn about available tools to access new funding sources. The course will also include guest presentations from local fund development experts.

This class is geared towards working professionals. While attendees are expected to engage in activities during class, there is generally no homework required. Expect to spend no more than 30-60 minutes per week outside of class engaging in class activities. In-class activities, discussion, and engagement will enhance your learning and relevance of topics to your work. Resources will be shared on best practices, current laws and trends, and other topics to help you adhere to legal standards and position yourself as a top employer.

Facilitator: Kay Larrick, M.N.A., CFRE is a 30-year veteran in the field of fundraising. Her experience includes raising millions of dollars through successful grant writing, event management, annual giving programs, special appeals, and working with major donors. Kay believes the golden thread that runs through these processes is building good relationships. Kay has a Bachelor’s degree in business from Rockford University and a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Kay has earned the designation of CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive). Kay recently retired from her role as Executive Director of Carpenter’s Place where she had worked for the past twenty years. She is a member of NICNE's Professional Services Team, leading consulting projects around fund development, board governance, and interim Executive Director services, among others.

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program Details: Leading a successful mission-driven nonprofit requires more than goals and plans; it requires concrete knowledge and skills. NICNE’s five-course Certificate in Nonprofit Management program will teach you the skills needed to strengthen your organization and better achieve your mission.

Each course is led by an accomplished expert in their field. Instructors include nonprofit executives, master-level leaders committed to collaboration as a tool to drive social change, and instructors and guest speakers with advanced certifications and decades of experience in nonprofit leadership.

This program is valuable for Nonprofit Leaders seeking to broaden or refresh their skill set, managers seeking leadership positions within their organization, employees seeking to improve leadership skills, board members seeking to serve in a more strategic advisory role, and people seeking to transfer from the for-profit to the nonprofit arena.

**This is one of the five courses in the Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program. Take any of the courses individually or complete the entire series. Courses may be taken in any order and attendance credit does not expire. Upon successful completion of all five courses (90% overall attendance) participants will receive a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Northern Illinois University. Full program details can be found by visiting our website at www.niu.edu/nicne/. Please call 815.753.8793 or email Billie Callahan at [email protected] with questions.

About NICNE: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) has been providing capacity building, training, technical assistance and resource support to nonprofit organizations within our region since August 2004. We are celebrating our 20th year as the region's primary resource for nonprofit management and leadership development. NICNE strengthens nonprofits and encourages collaboration resulting in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community. NICNE's mission: Promote, model and grow innovation, excellence and social impact.

NICNE is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with Northern Illinois University, Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. Learn more at our website, www.niu.edu/nicne/

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