Scholarships are now available for participants in the upcoming Non-Profit Management Certificate Program offered through Cochise College’s Center for Lifelong Learning.
The Non-Profit Management program teaches the skills and strategies individuals need to become an integral part of an organization. Participants in this non-credit program are awarded 1.4 CEUs (continuing education units) per class or 5.6 CEUs for completing all four courses.
To apply for a scholarship to attend a course or the entire program, visit www.cochise.edu/cll and submit the application by July 6. Scholarships are funded by the Robert J. Wick Foundation, a supporting organization of the Arizona Community Foundation, and recipients will be announced July 8.
“We are receiving tremendous community support from local foundations,” said Center for Lifelong Learning director Sharon Gilman, adding that the majority of the funding for the program is provided by the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona. “We are grateful to our partners for backing this program.”
The Non-Profit Management Certificate comprises four two-day courses, which run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Non-Profit Management Theory and Practice, offered July 17-18, examines the historical development of non-profit organizations in the United States. The Development and Fundraising course Aug. 14-15 teaches financial development strategies and laws and regulations that govern fundraising. On Sept. 18-19, the Board Effectiveness and Strategic Planning Basics class explains the non-profit board, meetings and committees. Lastly, the Non-Profit Marketing and Communications class Oct. 16-17 compares for-profit and non-profit business marketing.
Space is limited in each class. For more information or to register and apply for the scholarship, visit www.cochise.edu/cll, call (520) 515-5492 or email training@cochise.edu.