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Course Descriptions

The 2008-2009 program is underway and is no longer accepting applications Next program starts: Autumn 2009 Details will be posted in Spring Program location: UW campus, Seattle Sign up to receive e-mail updates >> Contact a program representative >>

Classes meet Saturdays on the UW campus, Seattle

Program Orientation (highly recommended for registered students), Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30–8:00 p.m., RSVP required, UW Seattle campus.

Autumn Course

Management Skills for Nonprofit Leaders

Schedule: Saturdays, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Program Orientation, Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Sept. 25. $665; 3 CEUs.

Instructor: Cory Sbarbaro

This course provides you with an intensive introduction to responsibilities essential to nonprofit management. Topics include:

• Board of directors, governance
• Financial management—budgeting, cost allocation, understanding financial statements
• Staff and volunteer management
• Introduction to the "third sector" and its importance to the entire community
• Legal requirements for nonprofits
• Program planning
• Organizational assessment and capacity building

Winter Course

Strategic Leadership for Nonprofits

Schedule: Saturdays, Jan. 10, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 28, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $665; 3 CEUs.

Instructors: Jon Fine and Lynda Matthias

This course focuses on advanced leadership skills you need to inspire others and lead an organization. You will be exposed to the latest thinking on leadership, Topics include:

• Communications and conflict resolution
• Ethics
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Program evaluation
• Transformational leadership and change management
• Collaborations, partnerships and strategic alliances
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Selecting and evaluating technologies

Spring Course

Fundraising and Communications for Nonprofits

Schedule: Saturdays, Apr. 4, Apr. 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $665; 3 CEUs. SCE Reg# 93894.

Instructors: Megan McNally and Erica Mills

This course focuses on the nonprofit organization’s relationship with the external community of supporters, funders and policy-makers. It gives managers the tools to evaluate, develop, and implement communications and fundraising objectives and projects in a nonprofit. Topics include:

• How to manage a nonprofit’s brand
• Audit existing communications in nonprofit agencies
• Develop communications plans appropriate for different audiences and outcomes
• Be familiar with advocacy and public policy and the fundamentals of public relations
• Recognize and understand key fundraising concepts, terms, and fundamentals
• Develop a case statement or case for support
• Outline a high level fundraising plan with identified effective practices