Fund Development: Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program

8500 East State Street,Rockford IL 61108

06 October, 2022

Description

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program Fund Development** Dates: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., October 6, 13, 20, and 27 (via Zoom) Instructor: Kay Larrick, M.N.A., CFRE, Executive Director, The Carpenter's Place Description: 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 diverse funding streams, core elements of fund development planning, and 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 best practices to leverage all of your resources, set goals in relation to organizational goals, capacity and your strategic plan, and learn about the development process, tools available to access new funding sources, and ways to assess and improve current fund development practices. Instructor: 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 currently serves as the Executive Director at Carpenter’s Place where she has worked for the past seventeen years. Kay Larrick 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 currently serves as the Executive Director at Carpenter’s Place where she has worked for the past seventeen years. Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program Details: NICNE’s five-course Certificate in Nonprofit Management program will teach you the skills needed to strengthen your organization and better achieve your mission. Leading a successful mission-driven nonprofit requires more than goals and plans; it requires concrete knowledge and skills. 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. See the full 2022 program flyer here. About NICNE: The 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. NICNE is 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 mission is to promote, model and grow innovation, excellence and social impact. NICNE is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a program of Northern Illinois University, Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. Learn more at our website, www.niu.edu/nicne/