The Certificate in Volunteer Management teaches best practices relevant to today’s volunteer manager. Designed to address the challenges all volunteer managers encounter to recruit, retain and reward their volunteers, the curriculum is designed by Hands On Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute. NLC Trainer Sara Leonard, MBA, CFRE leads sessions that are interactive, Read More
This interactive and practical 4-day training program is designed for those who seek to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment. This program is specifically designed for those who are not grant writing professionals and who have little or no experience in grant writing. Experienced grant Read More
The NLC’s Board Governance Rock Star Certificate is a 6-hour program over 2 virtual sessions that covers the fundamental governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand and practice. During these interactive trainings, you’ll explore case studies and learn best practices for board structure and practices, the roles and responsibilities of board members, and financial and Read More
The Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Management will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge needed to establish and maintain a strong system of financial management. With a focus on best practices, the certificate courses will build your ability to make sound decisions that affect your nonprofit’s programs and operations. They will demystify financial jargon, as Read More
Great minds DON’T all think alike, thankfully. As nonprofit CFOs, getting fresh perspectives on pressing challenges can be just the push we need to propel us forward. Our CFO Roundtable, drawing on the collective wisdom of the group, will help you identify new ideas, tools, or strategies to help you meet or exceed your goals. The session will Read More
To get the best results from your fundraising efforts, you need a team. Your team is your CEO, your board and key volunteers. Since fund development is a team sport, let’s learn how to build the best team. In this program you will learn to: define the development roles and responsibilities of the CEO and Read More
One of the most critical steps to protect your organization is to create a cybersecurity awareness culture. Cybersecurity isn’t a technology problem; it’s often a people problem. Understanding the current threats and what each employee can do to combat those threats is important at all levels of an organization. In this interactive virtual session, you Read More
Not only are nonprofit leaders tasked with consistently balancing financial resources with mission priorities, they must also communicate about their organization’s social and financial performance in a way that will inspire confidence and attract support. However, with limited accounting staff and multiple sources of financial information to manage, nonprofits often struggle to tell a clear, Read More
Not only are nonprofit leaders tasked with consistently balancing financial resources with mission priorities, they must also communicate about their organization’s social and financial performance in a way that will inspire confidence and attract support. However, with limited accounting staff and multiple sources of financial information to manage, nonprofits often struggle to tell a clear, Read More
Not only are nonprofit leaders tasked with consistently balancing financial resources with mission priorities, they must also communicate about their organization’s social and financial performance in a way that will inspire confidence and attract support. However, with limited accounting staff and multiple sources of financial information to manage, nonprofits often struggle to tell a clear, Read More