Educational Services
Our educational program, The Community Education Institute, prepares the next generation of nonprofit leaders. We offer training programs for individuals pursuing nonprofit leadership roles and provide specialized nonprofit financial management education for college accounting students and nonprofit finance staff.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Business Establishment courses are scheduled once a month. Financial management courses are scheduled quarterly as follows:
- Fall session – September to November
- Winter session – December to February
- Spring session – March to May
- Summer session – June to August
NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COURSES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Course Schedule:
4-week course taught for 2 hours in September, December, March and June
In this course, you will learn about the following subjects:
- Introduction to Nonprofit Finance
- Understanding Nonprofit Finance Staffing
- Fundraising Strategies
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Course Schedule:
4-week course taught for 2 hours in October, January, April and July
In this course, you will learn about the following subjects:
- Non-Profit Accounting
- Religious Organization Accounting
- Budgeting
- Financial Reports
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE
Course Schedule:
4-week course taught for 2 hours in November, February, May and August
In this course, you will learn about the following subjects:
- Audits & Taxes
- Federal Funding Guidelines
- Risk Management & Policies
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COURSE FEES:
College Students may enroll for free.
All others – $399 per 4-week course or $899 for the entire 12-week course series
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT COURSES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Launching a Nonprofit: Foundational Steps and Compliance Essentials
In this course, you will learn about the following subjects:
- Understanding Nonprofits: Purpose, Value & Impact
- Choosing the Right Legal Structure and Incorporation
- Maintaining Compliance & Tax-Exempt Status
- Building a Sustainable Nonprofit: Funding, Networking & Technology
Exploring Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit Organization
In this course, you will learn about the following subjects:
- Understanding the Challenges of Starting a Nonprofit
- Exploring Nonprofit Alternatives: Models & Structures
- Establishing & Sustaining a Nonprofit Alternative
- Learning from Real-life Examples: Case Studies & Application
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT COURSE FEE: $199