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Duke University - Continuing Studies
Are you a nonprofit Board member or staffer looking to sharpen your skills in areas such as fundraising, grant writing and volunteer management?
The Danville Regional Foundation is once again sponsoring the nonprofit training series offered through the Nonprofit Management Program, a unit of Duke University Office of Continuing Studies. There will be two courses of study to choose from: individual courses costing $35 per session or a two-week intensive certificate track that includes eight sessions for $250. These world-class offerings, which in full regularly cost nearly $1,850, are made available to the Dan River Region for a fraction of the cost.
The series will be offered at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and the class size for each session will be limited to fifteen (15). Registration is required and is accessible through www.drfonline.org with a list of classes offered along with course descriptions.
What do you need to know?
- For the individual capacity building courses, you can sign up for one course or all courses. The fee for each session is $35.
- If you register for all eight individual sessions, the cost is $250.
- The intensive certificate track will be held March 30 - April 2, 2020 and June 1 - 4, 2020 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville. The total cost for all eight sessions is $250.
- Registration is first come, first serve.
- Please limit your organization′s representation to no more than two individuals in any one course. Ideally one staff member and one board member.
- Participants must work or live in Caswell County, NC, Pittsylvania County, VA, or the City of Danville.
- Coursework may be applied towards the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
For more information on the regional offerings in the Duke Nonprofit Management Training Series, please contact DRF Senior Program Officer Starling McKenzie at 434–483–4273 or smckenzie@drfonline.org.
2020 Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program
COVID-19 outbreak
Note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Duke University has suspended all face-to-face classes through June 28, 2020. To meet the continuing needs of the nonprofit sector, the Duke Nonprofit Management Program is pleased to offer many of its classes and programs via live Webinars.
Registration
Up to 15 students are accepted into the Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program. Registration is open to nonprofit organizations in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and Caswell County, North Carolina. To register for the 2020 Duke Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program, please contact:
Starling McKenzie, Senior Program Officer, smckenzie@drfonline.org, 434-483-4273,
Danville Regional Foundation, 434-483-4273
Class Location
Online
Attendance Policy
Classes meet from 9am to 4pm each day, starting promptly at 9am and ending at 4pm. Fifteen (15) students are accepted into each Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program held in Danville, VA. The program is sponsored by the Danville Regional Foundation. To receive the Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management on the last day of the Program, students are to attend each class as scheduled.
Staff: Duke Nonprofit Management Program
- Nancy Love, MPA, Director, 919-668-6743, nancy.love@duke.edu
- Mary Sherk, Program Coordinator, 919-681-1025, mary.sherk@duke.edu
- Ivy Burch, Program Assistant, 919-668-6742, ilb4@duke.edu
Pre-Reading Assignments
The Intensive Track Program may require pre-reading. Assignments are sent to students one month before the class starts.
Program Format
The Intensive Track Program includes lectures, demonstrations, practical work, and hands-on project work. Classes are well organized with exercises to help enforce the lecture materials.
Dress Code
Business casual.
Questions about enrolling: Call Starling McKenzie at 434-483-4273 or email smckenzie@drfonline.org.
Session I
COVID-19 outbreak
Note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Duke University has suspended all face-to-face classes through June 28, 2020. To meet the continuing needs of the nonprofit sector, the Duke Nonprofit Management Program is pleased to offer many of its classes and programs via live Webinars.
Participants from throughout the world enroll in the Duke Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program. Training is designed to give those working in or with nonprofits the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the sector - whether paid staff, volunteers, philanthropists, board of directors, faith-based communities, or individuals transitioning from the private sector. Participants may complete the requirement for the Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management in 8 days.
Danville Regional Foundation sponsors the Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program. Training is available to nonprofits in Danville – also Pittsylvania County (VA) and Caswell County (NC). For information or to register, contact Starling McKenzie, Senior Program Officer, Danville Regional Foundation, smckenzie@drfonline.org, 434-483-4273.
Week 1: Monday, April 13, 2020 - Thursday, April 16, 2020
Please return to this page to register.
More InfoSession II
COVID-19 outbreak
Note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Duke University has suspended all face-to-face classes through June 28, 2020. To meet the continuing needs of the nonprofit sector, the Duke Nonprofit Management Program is pleased to offer many of its classes and programs via live Webinars.
Participants from throughout the world enroll in the Duke Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program. Training is designed to give those working in or with nonprofits the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the sector - whether paid staff, volunteers, philanthropists, board of directors, faith-based communities, or individuals transitioning from the private sector. Participants may complete the requirement for the Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management in 8 days.
Danville Regional Foundation sponsors the Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program. Training is available to nonprofits in Danville – also Pittsylvania County (VA) and Caswell County (NC). For information or to register, contact Starling McKenzie, Senior Program Officer, Danville Regional Foundation, smckenzie@drfonline.org, 434-483-4273.
Second Session: Monday, June 1, 2020 - Thursday, June 4, 2020
Please return to this page to register.
More Info2020 Nonprofit Capacity Building Training
CLASSES ARE FULL. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Class Dates
Apr 28, May 19, Jun 23, Jul 28, Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 27, & Nov 17
Sponsor
Danville Regional Foundation
Registration
Up to 20 students are accepted into the 2020 Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series.
Registration is open to nonprofit organizations in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. To register for a class in the 2020 Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series please contact:
Starling McKenzie, Senior Program Officer, smckenzie@drfonline.org, 434-483-4273, Danville Regional Foundation.
Class Location
Online
Attendance Policy
Classes meet from 9am to 4pm each day, starting promptly at 9 am and ending at 4pm. 20 students are accepted into each NP Capacity Building Training Series class. Students earn 6 course hours per class. Hours may be applied toward the Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Contact Duke Nonprofit staff if you have questions.
NEW IN 2020
You may earn the Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management if you attend each of the 8 classes in the 2020 NP Capacity Building Training Series.
Requirements
- You must notify Starling McKenzie before the training that you plan to sign up to attend all 8 classes.
- Danville Regional Foundation staff will monitor your attendance and will notify Duke University Nonprofit Management staff that you are registered for and will attend each class.
- Duke Nonprofit Management staff will be notified of your attendance by Starling McKenzie and will send assignment to you.
Class Format
The Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series may include: Lectures; Class Demonstrations; Practical Work; and Hands-on Project work. Classes are organized with exercises to help enforce lecture materials.
Custom Intensive Track Option
Effective in 2020, a student who attends all 8 classes in the Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series (April 28 – Nov 17, 2020) and completes assigned pre-work will earn the Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Students must sign up with Starling McKenzie before the 1st class in the Series. A link to pre-reading assignments will be sent to students planning to earn the Certificate by attending all 8 classes. Pre-reading must be completed before each scheduled class. No make-up classes will be offered.
Dress Code
Business casual
Tuesday, July 28 - Organizational Culture and Diversity - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Organizational Culture and Diversity
Instructor: Inderdeep Chatrath, Ph.D., inderdeep.chatrath@duke.edu
Tuesday, August 25 - Grant Writing & Compliance - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grant Writing & Compliance
Instructor: Ruth Peebles, MPA, rpeebles@theinsgroup.com
Tuesday, September 22 - Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Staff & Boards - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Staff & Boards
Instructor: Jeanne Allen, Jeanneallennc@yahoo.com
Tuesday, October 27 - Principles of Marketing for Nonprofits - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Principles of Marketing for Nonprofits
Instructor: Kelly Joyner Lee, kjlee1971@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 17 - Community Engagement & Collaboration - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Community Engagement & Collaboration
Instructor: Kelly Joyner Lee, kjlee1971@gmail.com
