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MVCC offers Professional Development Training Courses for Non-profit Organizations

Mohawk Valley Community College and the Center for Corporate and Community Education will be offering non-credit courses to give you the information you need for your career in a non-profit organization. These include a grant writing workshop, volunteer utilization, and non-profit management.

Grant Writing Workshop
In this course you will learn how to write a grant and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization and how to ramp up your grant efforts through partnerships.  You’ll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders and community partners, how to organize a successful grant, and how to put together a complete proposal package. Learn how to develop successful, fundable grants from a local expert whose
proposals have brought in millions in funded projects to the local area.    This workshop is ideal for nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and municipalities seeking grants from foundation, corporate, government, and individual donors. Whether it is only one small piece of your job or your entire job description, you will gain information on how to create a compelling case for your idea and turn it into a successful proposal. Classes are Thursdays, March 1 - 22 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the MVCC Education Center on Elizabeth Street in Utica. Registration cost is $150.

Increasing Volunteer Involvement
In this day and age, volunteers are the life blood of many organizations. How do you effectively recruit and manage these important people? This seminar will cover all the basics and give you the tips you need to make the most of the volunteers in your organization. We will discuss volunteers of
all levels, from one day events to long term needs. You’ll learn how to recruit, train, retain, and evaluate your workers. This seminar is just what you need to take your volunteer effectiveness to the next level! Class is April 18 from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Utica campus. Registration cost is $39.

Non Profit Management
There are approximately 1.8 million tax exempt non-profit organizations in the United States. These organizations employ 6.6 million people. These organizations need qualified managers and administrators who can efficiently and effectively run a business. There are some very important
skills needed that differentiate a non-profit manager from that of a for-profit business, such as tax exemption,  budget management, working with a board of directors, and grant writing. If you’re seeking employment within the non-profit sector, this course is for you!  Textbook is included.
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 14 – March 1 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. on the Utica campus. Registration cost is $99.

Enrollment is limited and will be taken on a first come basis.  For information or to register, call 792-5300 or visit www.mvcc.edu/cced. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Friday. All MVCC non-credit instruction is completely self-supporting, including indirect costs, and requires no public funding.