When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 9:00AM EST - Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 4:00PM ESTHosted by CNPE @ Goodwill Opportunity CenterHelp our community by investing in your professional education. Center for Nonprofit Excellence is proud to present this comprehensive 2-day in-person certificate course where you will learn from local fundraising leaders and get in-depth knowledge in best practices that will help you lead successful development efforts in our nonprofit community. Make a commitment in 2025 to learn from the best so you can thrive in your career and grow philanthropy for your organization. At the end of these two days, all participants will be officially recognized as a holder of: Certificate in Fundraising and Engagement, CNPE School for Fundraising and Engagement.More about the Certificate for CNPE School for Fundraising and EngagementThe Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Louisville, Kentucky created the School for Fundraising and Engagement in 2021 as a means of building

When: Thursday, March 6, 2025 (9:00AM - 10:30AM EST)Hosted by CNPE @ CNPE OfficesAll nonprofit organizations, whether large or small, operate with limited resources to achieve their mission. To effectively allocate these resources, it's essential to have an organizational plan or budget that outlines, in financial terms, how these resources will be used over a specific period, typically the upcoming or current fiscal year. In essence, a budget serves as a roadmap, guiding the organization's financial decisions throughout the year.In this session, you will learn: Understanding nonprofit budgets Budget components and structure Creating a budget Budget monitoring and management Budget alignment Budget review and feedback You will learn how to better create, manage, and utilize budgets effectively to track performance and make organizational decisions. It will be interactive and practical, and allow participants to address questions and challenges with budgeting.Instructor: Christin