Nonprofit Management (Newly Revised)

Special Event!
Standards for Excellence® Introductory Session (Newtown)
Registration Information
Mar 26, 2010 9:00am  12:00 pm

Nonprofit organizations play a dynamic and integral role in our communities. Crucial to the success of any organization are the knowledge, tools and skills needed to grow in an everchanging environment. The Office of Continuing Education at Bucks County Community College is pleased to partner with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) and its Standards for Excellence® Program. This partnership is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania to incorporate the Standards into nonprofit curriculum. The Standards for Excellence® is an ethics and accountability code that strengthens nonprofit organizational management by establishing ways to assess and improve program operations, governance, human resources, financial management, fundraising and more so that the organization is ethical and accountable.

These courses offer learning opportunities current to staff and managers of small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations who wish to advance their skills and mission. There are three core courses required of all participants. Electives totaling a minimum of 36 hours will complete the certificate.

Prerequisite: A minimum of three years nonprofit experience or completion of Nonprofits for the Novice (summer session) is suggested prior to enrolling in this program.

Required Courses:

  • Leadership Skills for Managers (15)
  • Board Development (9)
  • Fiscal Accountability and Ethics (12)

Electives:

  • Grant Writing (18)
  • Fundraising and Donor Development (18)
  • Fundamentals of Human Resources (15)
  • Strategic Planning (18)
  • 501(c)(3) and Bylaws (9)
  • Program Development and The Client (9)
  • Managing Volunteers (6)
  • Marketing Basics (6)
  • Public Policy and Public Affairs (6)
  • Technology for Nonprofits (12)

Public Policy & Public Affairs

Nonprofits provide an important vehicle through which individuals organize and work together to improve their communities. Learn how to represent the interests of the people you serve through public education and public policy advocacy as well as by encouraging board members, staff , volunteers and constituents to participate appropriately in the public affairs of the community.

Nancy Montvydas, CFRE
Online/ $89/ WSMCE 5373 C20/ 3/1-3/15

Technology for Nonprofits

A practical non-technical overview of hardware, software and e-marketing techniques to provide planning assistance and follow-up support for technology strategy, accounting, database management, and fundraising decisions.

John Paone, MBA
Newtown Campus/$169/WSMCE 2750 C01
4 W, 2/3-2/24, 6:30-9:30 pm

Fundraising & Donor Development

Fundraising provides an important source of financial support for the work of most nonprofit organizations. Learn to create policies that are consistent with your mission, and respectful of the interests of donors and prospective donors. Understand the strategies used to achieve your fundraising goals. First class meeting ONLY is face to face.

Nancy Montvydas, CFRE
Online/$259/WSMCE 5372 C20/
Th, 3/18 (6:30-9:30 pm) - 4/29

Fiscal Accountability & Ethics

Nonprofits must practice sound financial management and comply with a diverse array of legal and regulatory requirements. Learn how you can assure that accurate financial records are kept and that your organization’s financial resources are used to support your mission.

Jackie Liney, M.Ed & Mary Anne Crocket, MBA
Online/ $169/ WSMCE 5365 C20/ 5/3-5/28