Our educational opportunities reflect our values of consistency and relevancy. We annually offer classes on fundraising and our Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. We base other offerings on the results of periodic participant surveys and other community feedback. Courses are taught from the perspective of paid staff working in not-for-profit organizations. We welcome volunteers to participate in many venues. However, some offerings are limited to employees only to encourage peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Download the Fall 2008 Training Catalog (pdf).
Costs for most of our sessions are based on agency budget and class length. Please see our sliding fee scale for details.
» View Upcoming NRN CoursesDesigned for: Individuals who are new to executive management, professionals interested in management and those who want to refresh their executive knowledge and skills
This series introduces participants to the fundamentals of executive management, starting with nonprofit incorporation and mission, then covering strategic planning, public relations, nonprofit finance, program and agency assessment and nonprofit leadership.
Instructors are chosen in conjunction with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
Designed for: Individuals who are new to fundraising and those who want to refresh their basic philanthropic skills
This series, offered in collaboration with AFP, Central PA Chapter, introduces participants to basic philanthropic concepts and the fundamental structure of a development program. It provides an overview of annual giving, individual major gifts, grantwriting, planned giving and capital campaigns. All modules have been approved for CFRE certification.
Because of our partnerships with AFP, costs for these six sessions are $55/AFP member and $75/non-AFP member. Please click here for an AFP Membership Application or go to the AFP Central PA website for more information.
Financial Aid: AFP is offering 26 scholarships for individuals interested in taking the Essentials of Fundraising Series! Of these scholarships, 10 are for non-AFP members and 16 are for AFP members. Scholarship application deadline is: September 19, 2008. Click here for more information or go directly to the scholarship application!
James Heckman, Director of Planned Giving, Masonic Charities of Pennsylvania
Designed for: Individuals who are new to fundraising or who want to fine-tune their already-written case for support
This session provides an overview of what goes into an effective, well-written case for support. Opportunities will be provided for individuals to create or further develop their agency's case for support.
Melanie DeSantis, MPA, Director of Professional Training, Millersville University
Designed for: Individuals who are new to managing staff and those who want to refresh their supervision techniques
This series introduces participants to coaching and how to use coaching techniques to develop competence and motivation in employees. It provides reality-based examples, personal communication style assessment and opportunities to role-play communication techniques.
We highly recommend that this course is best if taken in its entirety. Though registrations for Module 1 will be considered, Module 2 Only applications will not be accepted.