Learn the basics of what it takes to operate, sustain, and grow your nonprofit organization during this five-part interactive virtual workshop series!
Based on Maryland Nonprofits’ best practices model, the Standards for Excellence, this multi-part course will cover topics including:
- • Budgeting
- • Fundraising readiness and regulations
- • Evaluating your programs
- • Human resource and risk management policies and practices
- • The role of the board of directors
- • Financial oversight
- • Advocacy best practices
As a participant in the Nonprofit Basics Series you will receive:
- • Access for 2 people from your organization to attend each training session
- • A comprehensive self-assessment of your organization’s governance, management, and operations
- • 17 hours of training covering topics essential to effective nonprofit governance and management
- • Dedicated time for reflection and planning on your organization’s programs and strategies
- • A proven framework for policy and procedure to formalize practices, including tools, customizable templates, and sample policies
- • Opportunities to learn from other leaders of small, young nonprofit organizations
- • A 30-day progress check with opportunities for additional technical assistance or coaching
- • A 60-day NDC Basics “virtual meet-up”
- • Access to an online community to continue conversations and resource-sharing
Course Outline
Session 1: Mission, Program Outcomes (Feb. 18, 9:30 AM – 1 PM)
Donors, grantmakers, and government agencies recognize the importance of a defined mission and clear program outcomes in determining whether to fund an organization. Nonprofit Basics Session 1 will help you align your mission statement, program, activities, and outcomes and move you closer to becoming “grant ready.”
Trainers:
Amy Coates Madsen, Director of Programs, Maryland Nonprofits
Angineeki Jones, Director of Learning, Maryland Nonprofits
