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
Financial management courses are scheduled quarterly as follows:
- Winter session – January to March
- Spring session – April to June
- Summer session – July to September
- Fall session – October to December
Business Establishment courses are scheduled once a month.
NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COURSES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Course Schedule:
4-week course taught for 2 hours
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 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 this course, you will learn about the following subjects:
- Audits & Taxes
- Federal Funding Guidelines
- Risk Management & Policies
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