Wednesday, May 20, 2009
2:00 to 9:00 p.m. for nonprofit academy participants
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for academy participants and board members

Andy Robinson

Do you want a deeper level of board ownership? Do you wish your board would raise more money? In this workshop we'll outline strategies to turn things around. You'll leave with several practical, specific ideas for increasing board involvement, including more effective board fundraising; finding and filling the gaps on your board; creating and using board job descriptions; boards and fundraising: three things that everyone can (and should) do; lots of options: 50 ways that board members can bring in the bucks; and training and motivating your leaders.

Fee:   $65 for Academy participants                                      CEUs:       0.6
          $30 for board member participants

For complete list of courses and other information download Nonprofit Management Academy Brochure

Registration Information
Complete Registration Form and mail along with registration fee to:

ISU Extension, Linn County • 3279 7th Avenue, Suite 140 • Marion, IA  52302
(319) 377-9839 • Fax (319) 377-0475

Registration/Special Needs: Connie Benesh, (319) 377-9839, benesh1@iastate.edu

Course Information: Linda Bigley, (319) 377-9839, lbigley@iastate.edu

Who Should Attend?

The Nonprofit Management Academy was established to enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit human services groups, hospitals, government agencies, churches, private schools, arts organizations, environmental groups, and others in the nonprofit sector.

The Academy welcomes anyone seeking professional development in the area of nonprofit management, including staff, management, volunteers, professional association employees, educators, and private sector employees who wish to make a career change to the nonprofit sector.  Those who are interested in succession planning, building the skills of new managers, or enhancing leadership within the organization are strongly encouraged to participate.

About the Certificate Program
To receive a Certificate in Nonprofit Management, program participants must complete any combination of courses totaling six continuing education units (CEUs). CEUs are noncredit units awarded at a rate of one CEU for every 10 hours of classroom time.

The registration fee is $65 for each course. CEUs are available at no additional cost. ISU Continuing Education will keep a permanent record of all CEUs earned. Participants who sign up for CEUs but do not complete their certification may carry over any CEUs earned to the next Nonprofit Management Academy.

Participants may choose from 10 courses in Linn county described about in the Nonprofit Management Academy Brochure or choose additional academy topics offered in other locations by visiting the Nonprofit Management Academy Web site at
/communities/npma.html

Materials
Handout materials provided to participants are included in the registration fee for each course.

Andy Robinson has worked with a variety of nonprofits as a fundraiser, publicist, grant writer, and community organizer for the past 27 years.  Working as a consultant since 1995, he has provided support and training to thousands of nonprofit staff and volunteers in 45 U.S. states and Canada.  He specializes in the needs of organizations working for human rights, social justice, environmental conservation, and community development.