Professional Development
Welcome to our individualized professional development courses. Professional development personalized for you and booked to fit your schedule.Individualized professional development sessions are cost-effective investments that will not only impact your own professional education and development, but the development and growth of your team, as well.
Please review the various sessions offered by clicking on the “+” to view more details. If you have any questions or would like to make any suggestions for additional courses or programs, contact us at sabrina@capitalcfollc.com.
Nonprofit Financial Management
Course Title: Nonprofit Financial Management
FEE: $750 (6 sessions)
Learning Objectives
This course integrates academic and practical perspectives on financial resources, planning, reporting, and financial decision-making in nonprofit organizations. These topics and concepts are essential for organizational survival and success. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, board members, and CFOs with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Apply financial planning, decision-making, and working capital techniques to nonprofit organizations.
- Develop and utilize sources of income and in selecting appropriate combinations for nonprofit organizations
- Create and analyze financial reports in accordance with accepted standards.
- Produce professional-quality materials, including commentaries, reports, and presentations.
- Demonstrate sufficient mastery of course material
This course consists of six 90-minute sessions scheduled by mutual agreement. In addition, each participant will spend 9-10 hours of weekly work (of their own time) for the session. Each participant is asked to work on a project related to their nonprofit. Projects are due at the end of the course. Examples include:
- Specific grant budgets or a yearly budget
- Research on fundraising diversification
- Creating financial dashboards
Strategic Plans
Course Title: Strategic Plans
FEE: $750 (6 90-minute sessions)
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will create a strategic plan for their nonprofit. Strategic plans are used to help organizations focus their resources, establish priorities, create action plans, and respond to change. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, board members, and Development Directors with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Create a basis for a 3-year strategic plan for their agency
- Who should be involved and how to obtain input
- Learn how to maintain a strategic plan throughout the year effectively
- Conduct yearly evaluations on their strategic plan
- Create an annual operating plan to work in partnership with the strategic plan
- Demonstrate sufficient mastery of course material
This course consists of six 90-minute sessions scheduled by mutual agreement. In addition, each participant will spend 9-10 hours of weekly work for the session. Each participant is asked to work on an end-of-course project related to their nonprofit. Examples include:
- A three-year strategic plan
- An outline for their strategic plan
- A yearly operating plan
Dashboards
Course Title: Dashboards
FEE: $350 (2 60-minute sessions)
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will create a programmatic and/or financial dashboard for their specific nonprofit. Dashboards are used to help organizations examine the 5-8 key indicators that they determine are important to share with boards/directors. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, board members, CFOs, and Program Directors with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Determine the role and benefits of a programmatic and/or financial dashboard
- Create a programmatic and/or financial dashboard for their organization
- Who should be involved and how to obtain input
- Determine the 5-8 key indicators for your organization
- Conduct yearly evaluations on their dashboard
This course consists of two 60-minute sessions scheduled by mutual agreement. In addition, each participant will spend 2-3 hours of weekly work. Finally, each participant is asked to work on an end-of-course dashboard project related to their nonprofit.
10 Basic Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board
Course Title: 10 Basic Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board
FEE: $350 (2 60-minute sessions)
Learning Objectives
In this course participants will learn the 10 basic responsibilities of a nonprofit board. Using the book by Richard Ingram as a guide, participants will learn the role/function/and responsibilities each board member agrees to when joining a nonprofit. In addition, participants will learn how board members and ED/CEOs work best together, whose job it is to accomplish specific roles for the agency and create a strong board/leadership working relationship. This course provides Nonprofit Executives and board members with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Learn the key roles of a board member
- Learn the key roles of a nonprofit executive.
- Learn how to have a strong working relationship to best impact the agency.
- Conduct yearly evaluations of nonprofit executives
This course consists of two 60-minute sessions scheduled by mutual agreement. In addition, each participant will spend 2-3 hours of weekly work. Finally, each participant is asked to work on an end-of-course project related to their nonprofit.
Whose Job Is It Anyway?
Course Title: Whose Job Is It Anyway?
FEE: $75 (1.5 hour webinar)
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of Nonprofit Executives and Board Members. This course will enable you to improve your operations, streamline decision-making, and provide clear guidance to staff. In addition, this course offers Nonprofit Executives and board members instruction on skills and conceptual information. Finally, it allows them to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Learn the key roles of a board member
- Learn the key roles of a nonprofit executive.
- Learn how to have a strong working relationship to best impact the agency.
This course will be hosted virtually for 1.5 hours. Therefore, each participant is expected to participate in group discussions and be solution-focused.
Fund Development Plans
Course Title: Fund Development Plans
Fee: $450 (3 60-minute sessions)
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will learn the 10-steps to create and build a Fund Development Plan. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, Development Directors, and board members with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Gather the initial and critical data
- Analyze information
- Set and balance priorities for your plan
- Walk away with the ability to create a Fund Development plan with a strong platform.
This course consists of three 60-minute sessions scheduled by mutual agreement. In addition, each participant will spend 2-3 hours of weekly work. Finally, each participant is asked to work on an end-of-course project related to their nonprofit.
Grant Research and Writing Basics
Course Title: Grant Research and Writing Basics
Fee: $350 (2 90-minute sessions)
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the many elements required for a successful grant application. In addition, participants will build a master grant outline and create a spreadsheet of prospective asks based on their mission and organization. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, Grant Writers, Directors of Development, and board members with instruction on skills and conceptual information. In addition, it provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Create a master grant outline
- Learn how and where to research grant opportunities
- Learn how to approach and develop relationships with grant makers before making the ask.
- Track and follow-up on submitted applications.
This course consists of two 90-minute sessions scheduled by mutual agreement. In addition, each participant will spend 2-3 hours of weekly work. Finally, each participant is asked to work on an end-of-course project related to their nonprofit.
Crash Course for New Nonprofit Executives
Course Title: Crash Course for New Nonprofit Executives
FEE: $750
An asynchronous class with
- Three – prerecorded 1.5-hour modules
- Three 1.5-hour personal coaching/training session
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will learn the qualities of an effective Nonprofit Executive Director. All skills can be learned, and an effective strategy can be created. In addition, participants will learn how each quality can be honed and meet with seasoned past Nonprofit Directors for specific coaching and guidance. This course provides Nonprofit Executives with instruction on skills and conceptual information and provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through both hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Learn the key roles and qualities of an effective Director
- Learn how to have a strong working relationship with your board and team to best impact the agency.
- Have a team of experts available for 1-to-1 coaching
This course will ask participants to review the recorded modules and schedule three 1.5-hour sessions with our Director of Education.
Effective Board of Directors and Building a Powerful Board
Course Title: Effective Board of Directors and Building a Powerful Board
An asynchronous class with:
- Two – prerecorded 1-hour modules
- One 1-hour personal coaching/training session
FEE: $350
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will learn how to recruit an effective Board and create a Powerful Board for the organization. In addition, participants will learn how board members and ED/CEOs work best together, establish accountability for recruitment, and start on the road to a Powerful Board approach. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, Development Directors, and board members with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Learn the key roles and responsibilities of a board member in context to the entire organization
- Develop a strong board job description
- Create recruitment materials for the agency
- Learn the strategies and concept around a powerful board
This course will ask participants to review the recorded modules and schedule one 1-hour session with our Director of Education.
Building Budgets
Course Title: Building Budgets
Fee: $75 (1.5 hour webinar)
Learning Objectives
In this course, participants will learn the tips and methods of creating a simplified budget for their nonprofit or grant applications. In addition, participants will learn strategies to streamline their process and make it easier. This course provides Nonprofit Executives, CFOs, Grant Writers, Treasurers, and board members with instruction on skills and conceptual information. It provides them with opportunities to apply those abilities to practice through hypothetical and actual cases.
In this course, participants will:
- Learn tips and tools to create a yearly or grant budget
- Simplify their current process
- Create deadlines and processes for approval
This course will be hosted virtually for 1.5 hours.