United Way Nonprofit Leaders Network

In collaboration with United Way of Henry County and Martinsville’s Nonprofit Leaders Network, Patrick Henry Community College has developed a series of classes that provide an effective foundation for those in leadership and management positions in the non-profit sector.

For further information, please call 276-656-0343 or e-mail Ben Bowman at: bbowman@ph.vccs.edu

If you are interested in taking any of these classes, please complete the Patrick Henry Community College student application which may be found at the following website: https://apply.vccs.edu/app/app.htm .
Once you complete the application, please notify Ben Bowman by e-mail to let him know which specific classes from the list below that you will be taking: bbowman@ph.vccs.edu .

For a complete description of all Nonprofit Management Classes, please scroll to bottom of page.

Non Profit Class Schedule Jan-May 2010

Grantsmanship
BUSC 512-61 January 25-January 28 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) $339.00 + Book* Meets at the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, VA
This comprehensive class is not just grant writing, but grants development including identifying and implementing strategies for research, project designs, marketing, developing collaboration, continuation funding etc. Participants will have an opportunity to have a grant well underway by the end of the class.*The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition, ISBN 1-59542-129-7 $39.95

Introduction to Nonprofits
BUSC 501-29 January 26-February 23, -(6-9 p.m.) $99.00 Meets at the SVAC, Martinsville, VA
This class provides the participants with an overview of how nonprofit organizations differ from both government and for-profit organizations. Leading and managing an organization requires a clear understanding of why nonprofit organizations exist and their role in the economic and societal elements of society. This class also provides participants with tools to develop a business plan for guiding the nonprofit organization in attaining its mission.

Foundations of Staff & Volunteer Management
BUSC 503-29 March 2-April 6 (6-9 p.m.) $99.00 Meets at the SVAC, Martinsville, VA
The purpose of this class is to provide the participants with the skills required to increase commitment and motivate staff and volunteers to their organizations. Participants will also develop the skills and policies required to recruit and manage the performance of volunteers.

Developing Human Resources & Effective Boards
BUSC 511-29 April 13-May 11 (6-9 pm) $99.00 Meets at the SVAC, Martinsville, VA
Participants will develop an understanding of human resources laws that impact the nonprofit organization, planning methods to staff the organization appropriately, methods for recruiting, selecting and orienting staff and volunteers and become aware of performance management methods for staff and volunteers. Participants will also gain knowledge for selecting, orienting, and training board members, creating an effective board structure, establishing appropriate board responsibilities and creating positive working, relationships between board and staff.

Non Profit Leadership & Management Non-Credit Certificate
Purpose: In collaboration with the Non-profit Leaders Network and the United Way of Martinsville/Henry County, Patrick Henry Community College has developed a series of classes that provide an effective foundation for those in leadership or aspiring to serve in leadership positions in the non-profit sector. There are a total of 9 classes available for non-profit leadership and management certification. Those who successfully complete 8 of the classes in each area can receive a certificate of completion in Non-profit Leadership and Management.
BUSC 501             INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFITS
BUSC 502             PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION
BUSC 503             FOUNDATIONS OF NON-PROFIT STAFF AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
BUSC 504             FUNDS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
BUSC 505             MAJOR FUND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
BUSC 507             FOUNDATIONS OF NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP
BUSC 508             NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP
BUSC 509             NON-PROFIT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
BUSC 511             DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES AND EFFECTIVE BOARDS

BUSC 501             INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFITS This class provides the participants with an overview of how nonprofit organizations differ from both government and for-profit organizations. At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants will be able to:
·         Define nonprofit organizations
·         Understand the theories behind nonprofit organizations
·         Identify the building blocks of nonprofit organizations

BUSC 502             PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION The demand for systematic data on the performance of nonprofit programs continues to increase.. Program staff members also want to know how their programs are performing so that they can improve them and learn from the information they gather. At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants will be able to:
·         Identify client or community needs
·         Identify methods for resolving the needs of clients
·         Identify goals and objectives of the program that resolves the needs
·         Establish performance evaluation methods
·         Plan the implementation of the program
·         Measure and monitor program outcomes
·         Assess program impact

BUSC 503             FOUNDATIONS OF NON-PROFIT STAFF AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT Increasing commitment of staff and volunteers is vital to the success of most nonprofit organizations. Without the commitment of staff and volunteers, most nonprofit organizations could not perform the vital tasks required to provide their services. The purpose of this class is to provide the participants with the skills required to increase commitment and motivate staff and volunteers to their organizations. At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants will be able to:
·         Understand the basic concepts associated with commitment and motivation
·         Increase employee motivation by applying rewards and holding staff and volunteers accountable
·         Establish a work environment that is supportive of commitment and motivation
·         Establish training and development programs for volunteers
·         Develop policies for managing volunteers
·         Identify methods for Internet volunteerism

BUSC 504 FUNDS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING The purpose of this seminar is to provide an overview of strategies a nonprofit organization can use for fundraising and marketing. Fundraising is a set of distinct activities from grant proposing. Marketing involves a combination of advertising (direct) and public relations (indirect) activities that are combined to provide the most cost-effective methods for achieving the marketing objectives.

BUSC 505 MAJOR FUND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT Two critical fundraising methods for many nonprofit organizations are capital campaigns and planned giving. At the conclusion of the class, the participants will be able to:
·         Prepare for a campaign
·         Conduct the capital campaign
·         Utilize appropriate follow-up to prepare for the subsequent capital campaign
·         Develop a plan for planned giving

BUSC 507 Foundations of Non-Profit Leadership

The purpose of this seminar is to allow participants to conduct a self assessment on leadership styles and understand the implications of leading given a particular style. At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to:

Identify the different leadership styles and the definition of leadership
Identify the role and responsibilities of an effective leader
Develop a plan to change leadership behaviors

BUSC 508 Non-Profit Leadership The purpose of this session is to provide the participants with an overview of a number of the most important roles, responsibilities and ethical points in leadership which a successful Executive Director must focus. These major roles include:

Creating a vision and culture
Developing harmonious internal relationships
Connecting with the community
Securing and managing resources
Identify the major roles and responsibilities of the leader of a nonprofit organization

BUSC 509 Non Profit Financial Operations All nonprofit organizations must keep certain financial records and. The first area of responsibility for financial management is establishing an accounting system using a “cash”basis or “accrual”basis. A basic accounting/bookkeeping system is the foundation for the creation of financial reports that must be maintained as required by the government. At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to:

Establish appropriate accounting/bookkeeping methods for the organization
Establish budgets for programs and operations
Use financial information to improve performance

BUSC 511 Developing Human Resources and Effective Boards Executive Directors are responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, motivating and managing staff members and volunteers for a nonprofit organization. These responsibilities include the development of human resources policies and practices that ensure a committed and motivated workforce that combines paid staff members and volunteers. At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to:

Understand the human resources laws that impact the nonprofit organization
Utilize effective planning methods to staff the organization appropriately
Establishing fiscal policy and boundaries, with budgets and financial controls
Providing adequate resources for the activities of the organization through direct financial contributions and a commitment to fundraising
Establish appropriate responsibilities of the board

	Home About the Network Business Partnerships Donate Contact Us
	Our Success Stories... With funding assistance from the Harvest Foundation, the Dan River Basin Association prepared a Recreational Master Plan for Rivers and Trails for Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia, establishing principles of “Active Living by Design” and guiding implementation activities to improve community health and wellness and to promote nature-based and heritage tourism. website
Learn More & Join Nonprofit Jobs Search paid staff, intern and board of director job listings. Nonprofit Directory Nonprofit phone, address, email and website info. Volunteer & Community Calendar Search hundreds of local volunteer opportunities. Nonprofit Donations Find out what our local nonprofits need. For Business Find out what services are available for businesses.
Members Only Education, Workshops, & Training for Nonprofits Consultation & Facilitation, Services for Nonprofits Free Nonprofit Resources Technology for Nonprofits Volunteer Recruitment Board, Staff & Intern Recruitment Post	printer-friendly page Nonprofit Management In collaboration with United Way of Henry County and Martinsville’s Nonprofit Leaders Network, Patrick Henry Community College has developed a series of classes that provide an effective foundation for those in leadership and management positions in the non-profit sector. For further information, please call 276-656-0343 or e-mail Ben Bowman at: bbowman@ph.vccs.edu If you are interested in taking any of these classes, please complete the Patrick Henry Community College student application which may be found at the following website: https://apply.vccs.edu/app/app.htm . Once you complete the application, please notify Ben Bowman by e-mail to let him know which specific classes from the list below that you will be taking: bbowman@ph.vccs.edu . For a complete description of all Nonprofit Management Classes, please scroll to bottom of page. Non Profit Class Schedule Jan-May 2010 Grantsmanship BUSC 512-61 January 25-January 28 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) $339.00 + Book* Meets at the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, VA This comprehensive class is not just grant writing, but grants development including identifying and implementing strategies for research, project designs, marketing, developing collaboration, continuation funding etc. Participants will have an opportunity to have a grant well underway by the end of the class.The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition, ISBN 1-59542-129-7 $39.95 Introduction to Nonprofits BUSC 501-29 January 26-February 23, -(6-9 p.m.) $99.00 Meets at the SVAC, Martinsville, VA This class provides the participants with an overview of how nonprofit organizations differ from both government and for-profit organizations. Leading and managing an organization requires a clear understanding of why nonprofit organizations exist and their role in the economic and societal elements of society. This class also provides participants with tools to develop a business plan for guiding the nonprofit organization in attaining its mission. Foundations of Staff & Volunteer Management BUSC 503-29 March 2-April 6 (6-9 p.m.) $99.00 Meets at the SVAC, Martinsville, VA The purpose of this class is to provide the participants with the skills required to increase commitment and motivate staff and volunteers to their organizations. Participants will also develop the skills and policies required to recruit and manage the performance of volunteers. Developing Human Resources & Effective Boards BUSC 511-29 April 13-May 11 (6-9 pm) $99.00 Meets at the SVAC, Martinsville, VA Participants will develop an understanding of human resources laws that impact the nonprofit organization, planning methods to staff the organization appropriately, methods for recruiting, selecting and orienting staff and volunteers and become aware of performance management methods for staff and volunteers. Participants will also gain knowledge for selecting, orienting, and training board members, creating an effective board structure, establishing appropriate board responsibilities and creating positive working, relationships between board and staff. Non Profit Leadership & Management Non-Credit Certificate Purpose: In collaboration with the Non-profit Leaders Network and the United Way of Martinsville/Henry County, Patrick Henry Community College has developed a series of classes that provide an effective foundation for those in leadership or aspiring to serve in leadership positions in the non-profit sector. There are a total of 9 classes available for non-profit leadership and management certification. Those who successfully complete 8 of the classes in each area can receive a certificate of completion in Non-profit Leadership and Management. BUSC 501 INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFITS BUSC 502 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION BUSC 503 FOUNDATIONS OF NON-PROFIT STAFF AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT BUSC 504 FUNDS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING BUSC 505 MAJOR FUND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT BUSC 507 FOUNDATIONS OF NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP BUSC 508 NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP BUSC 509 NON-PROFIT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS BUSC 511 DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES AND EFFECTIVE BOARDS BUSC 501 INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFITS This class provides the participants with an overview of how nonprofit organizations differ from both government and for-profit organizations. At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants will be able to: · Define nonprofit organizations · Understand the theories behind nonprofit organizations · Identify the building blocks of nonprofit organizations BUSC 502 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION The demand for systematic data on the performance of nonprofit programs continues to increase.. Program staff members also want to know how their programs are performing so that they can improve them and learn from the information they gather. At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants will be able to: · Identify client or community needs · Identify methods for resolving the needs of clients · Identify goals and objectives of the program that resolves the needs · Establish performance evaluation methods · Plan the implementation of the program · Measure and monitor program outcomes · Assess program impact BUSC 503 FOUNDATIONS OF NON-PROFIT STAFF AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT Increasing commitment of staff and volunteers is vital to the success of most nonprofit organizations. Without the commitment of staff and volunteers, most nonprofit organizations could not perform the vital tasks required to provide their services. The purpose of this class is to provide the participants with the skills required to increase commitment and motivate staff and volunteers to their organizations. At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants will be able to: · Understand the basic concepts associated with commitment and motivation · Increase employee motivation by applying rewards and holding staff and volunteers accountable · Establish a work environment that is supportive of commitment and motivation · Establish training and development programs for volunteers · Develop policies for managing volunteers · Identify methods for Internet volunteerism BUSC 504 FUNDS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING The purpose of this seminar is to provide an overview of strategies a nonprofit organization can use for fundraising and marketing. Fundraising is a set of distinct activities from grant proposing. Marketing involves a combination of advertising (direct) and public relations (indirect) activities that are combined to provide the most cost-effective methods for achieving the marketing objectives. BUSC 505 MAJOR FUND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT Two critical fundraising methods for many nonprofit organizations are capital campaigns and planned giving. At the conclusion of the class, the participants will be able to: · Prepare for a campaign · Conduct the capital campaign · Utilize appropriate follow-up to prepare for the subsequent capital campaign · Develop a plan for planned giving BUSC 507 Foundations of Non-Profit Leadership The purpose of this seminar is to allow participants to conduct a self assessment on leadership styles and understand the implications of leading given a particular style. At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to: Identify the different leadership styles and the definition of leadership* Identify the role and responsibilities of an effective leader Develop a plan to change leadership behaviors BUSC 508 Non-Profit Leadership The purpose of this session is to provide the participants with an overview of a number of the most important roles, responsibilities and ethical points in leadership which a successful Executive Director must focus. These major roles include: Creating a vision and culture Developing harmonious internal relationships Connecting with the community Securing and managing resources Identify the major roles and responsibilities of the leader of a nonprofit organization BUSC 509 Non Profit Financial Operations All nonprofit organizations must keep certain financial records and. The first area of responsibility for financial management is establishing an accounting system using a “cash”basis or “accrual”basis. A basic accounting/bookkeeping system is the foundation for the creation of financial reports that must be maintained as required by the government. At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to: Establish appropriate accounting/bookkeeping methods for the organization Establish budgets for programs and operations Use financial information to improve performance BUSC 511 Developing Human Resources and Effective Boards Executive Directors are responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, motivating and managing staff members and volunteers for a nonprofit organization. These responsibilities include the development of human resources policies and practices that ensure a committed and motivated workforce that combines paid staff members and volunteers. At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to: Understand the human resources laws that impact the nonprofit organization Utilize effective planning methods to staff the organization appropriately Establishing fiscal policy and boundaries, with budgets and financial controls Providing adequate resources for the activities of the organization through direct financial contributions and a commitment to fundraising Establish appropriate responsibilities of the board

Home About the Network Business Partnerships Donate Contact Us

Our Success Stories...

Nonprofit Management