The Council of Community Services and Radford University have partnered together to provide a training program for nonprofit organizations.
The goal of the program is:
- To provide an affordable, high quality training program.
- Utilize training programs to create better managed nonprofits serving the communities in the Roanoke areas in partnership with the Council of Community Services’ Nonprofit Resource Center.
- Upon completing 80 contact hours (approximately 20 classes) participants will receive a Nonprofit Development Leadership and Management Certificate issued jointly by Radford University and Council of Community Services’ Nonprofit Resource Center.
FEES:
FREE for those participating in the trainings provided through the Strengthening Communities Grant (SCF)
Classes are free for Nonprofits who serve City of Roanoke residents.
- Anyone working or volunteering with a nonprofit organization who serves City of Roanoke residents, including all paid, volunteer and board members accepted.
- Nonprofit’s executive director/president and Board chair must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), print, and mail or fax to:
Calvin Curry
Director
Nonprofit Resource Center of Western Virginia
PO Box 598
Roanoke, Virginia 24004
Fax: 540.982.2935
For those who do not meet the requirements above, the cost for each class is $25.00 if a member of the Nonprofit Resource Center of Western Virginia.
For Non-members of the NRC the cost is $35.00 per class
Fall 2010 Nonprofit Courses
COURSE |
DATE |
INSTRUCTOR |
Elements of High Performing Nonprofits: An Overview |
Friday September 17, 9:00-12:30 p.m. |
Dan Merenda |
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Board & Leadership Capacity: A Key Element of High Performing Nonprofits |
Friday, October 1, 9:00-12:30 p.m. |
Dan Merenda |
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A Strategic Approach to Securing Funds: What comes First, the Chicken or the Egg? |
Friday, October 22, 9:00-12:30 p.m. |
Jenny Bradley |
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Tying the Resource Development Plan to the Agency's Strategic Goals: A Strategic Approach to Securing Funds |
Friday, November 5, 9:00-12:30 p.m. |
Jenny Bradley |
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It's All About Relationships: Making Strategic Connections for Your Nonprofit |
Friday, November 19, 9:00-12:30 p.m. |
Doloris Vest |
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Click here to register for the classes online.
All classes will be held at the Roanoke Higher Education Center Room 611
108 North Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24016
For more information, contact Calvin Curry at 540-985-0131 Ext:712
Courses are offered in Roanoke by the Governmental and Nonprofit Assistance Center (GNAC).
Registration will be handled through the Council of Community Services.

