Essential Management Skills for Nonprofits

Program Details

• AUDIENCE

  This program is designed for:

  • Those new to management or the nonprofit sector
  • Those looking to enhance their management skills
  • Those who are ready to explore new techniques to effectively lead their organization or department

  Please note: you must be employed at a nonprofit organization to register for this course. 

• SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION & FEES

  Course	Dates	Registration
  Essential Management Skills for Nonprofits	Feb. 12 - April 16, 2025 Feb. 12*, 19, 26, Mar 5*, 12, 19, 26*, Apr. 2, 9, 16* *Onsite at CSUSM	Program Registration
  Special Workshop: Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations: Positioning for Success	Wed. Oct. 23, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.	Special Workshop Registration

  Course Details

  • Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
  • Location: Online and in-person at CSUSM*
  • Entire program is $1,056
    
    

  Fee Includes

  • Course materials will be distributed at the first class session.

  Savings

  • CSUSM alumni and students receive a 15% savings; email professionaldevelopment@csusm.edu to receive your savings code
  • 10% team savings for three or more employees, email professionaldevelopment@csusm.edu for your team savings code
• COURSE TOPICS

  Overview of the Nonprofit Sector

  • History and role of the nonprofit sector
  • Key governance issues
  • Future evolution of the sector

  Nonprofit Management Fundamentals

  • Responsive and customer value orientation
  • Utilizing marketing, solution orientated and evidence based approaches

  Strategic Thinking

  • Strategic positioning for success
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management and goal setting strategies

  Effective Staff Communications and Supervision

  • Productive communication and conflict management
  • Team building and empowerment
  • Effective meeting management

  Financial Management

  • Basics of nonprofit finances
  • Financial tools and reports
  • Budgeting, forecasting and analysis

  Program Development and Evaluation

  • Identifying, planning and implementing programs
  • Evaluating program performance, impact and resources
  • Utilizing data and communication to tell the organization's "story"

  Building Collaborations and Partnerships

  • Building capacity and coalitions
  • Ethical dilemmas in management
  • Team building and coalition building

  Resource Development (Fundraising/Grants/Contracts)

  • Prospecting and identifying resources
  • Creating an effective case statement
  • Successful grant writing skills

  Capstone Project

• INSTRUCTOR & GUEST SPEAKERS

  Instructor: Dom Betro, CSUSM Lecturer/FSA Organization CEO (Retired)

  Dominick Betro is a faculty member in the Department of Human Development who teaches Human Service Management, Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship at CSU San Marcos and previously San Bernardino. He was a key contributor to the development of various nonprofit management certificate programs for UC Riverside and other nonprofit related programming. On June 30, 2018, after 33 years at the agency, Dom retired from the position of CEO of the Family Service Association, one of the leading non-profit human service organizations in the Inland Empire. He is an active lecturer at various universities including the University of Notre Dame and La Sierra University and developed and teaches the Alliance for Regional Solutions and CSUSM partnership program, Essential Management Skills for Nonprofits.

  Guest Speakers:

  Greg Angela, CEO Interfaith Community Services

  Marina Araiza, CEO, Women’s Resource Center

  John Van Cleef, Executive Director, Community Resource Center

  Rhonda Guaderrama, Director of Development, Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside

  Shelly Parks, Director of Programs, San Diego Food Bank

  Nanette Stamm, Chief Health Promotion Officer, Vista Community Clinic

  Don Stump, Executive Director, North County Lifeline

  Joelle Verbestal, CFO Mental Health Systems

  Jeri White, Executive Director, Produce Good

  Brian Zumbano, Vice President, San Diego Foundation

  Payal Beam, Vice President, Mental Health Systems

  Christy Wilson, Executive Director, Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

  Chuck Matthews, Director, County of San Diego, HHSA

  Cheryl McMahen, Director Community Engagement, TrueCare

  Ahni Rocha-Redmond, Transitional  Youth Department Manager, YMCA, Family and Youth Services

  Jennifer Gilmore, CEO, Kitchens for Good

  Monica Martinez, Executive Director, North County Philanthropy Council

  Dani Willenberg, Director of Philanthropy, Catholic Charities

  Tammy Walz, COO, Boys and Girls Club Oceanside

  Sonia Gonzales, Director of Community Engagement, True Care

  James Callaghan, CEO, Turn BHS

  Chris Sichel, CEO, Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

  If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with our students, consider submitting an instructor application or course proposal for consideration.  Please contact Cathy Scavone at cscavone@csusm.edu or 760-750-8706 for more information.

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