Fundraiser Education

AUSTIN, Texas, November 16, 2009 — Convio, a company that is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations use software and services to fulfill their missions, today begins their fourth annual Convio Summit at the Renaissance Hotel, November 16-18. Convio Summit brings together a community of Convio clients, industry experts, and more than 35 partner organizations to share common experiences with their peers and to discuss the latest strategies for nonprofits to boost online fundraising, advocacy and marketing efforts.

Greenfield, MA, November 11, 2009 — The NonProfit National Resource Directory is sponsoring the following final fall teleseminar:

VALPARAISO, Ind., November 6, 2009 — With the nation’s unemployment hovering at nearly 10 percent, communities are struggling and more people are turning to non-profit agencies for help making ends meet. As the United States climbs back from one of the worst recessions in its history, Valparaiso University students will learn first-hand how they can make a difference in people’s lives through a course that turns them into philanthropists.

Detroit, November 4, 2009, The Chronicle of Philanthropy — With a mix of urgency, excitement — and at times, frustration — speakers here at the opening session of Independent Sector’s annual meeting called on nonprofit leaders to find new ways to work together in response to the nation’s problems.

AUSTIN, TX, October 27, 2009 — Sage North America today announced the launch of a new certification program for its Sage MIP Fund Accounting customers that helps nonprofit professionals enhance their skills and gain recognition for their expertise through CPE-eligible workshops. Nonprofits can attain certification in any of 10 high-demand disciplines, such as Accounts Payable, Controller, Financial Reporting, or Senior Accountant.

Charleston, S.C., Oct. 27, 2009 — With new classes every month, a role-based curriculum, and exclusive sessions on strategy and best practices, Blackbaud has made training more accessible to the nonprofit organizations it serves. Blackbaud is offering a free training session, , as a sample of the instructor-led courseware from Blackbaud Learn that explores basic querying techniques.), announced the availability of Blackbaud Learn™, a subscription-based training program that provides ongoing skill development and job knowledge training to nonprofits.

NEW YORK, October 26, 2009 — American Express kicked off the third American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy today, its nation-wide program to develop the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Leadership Academy is a week-long training program created in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) that immerses participants in a series of leadership training and development courses. Through the Academy, participants gain a better awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses as managers and hone the skills necessary for effective leadership.

October 23, 2009, The Chronicle of Philanthropy — The recession has had a widely varying effect on charities in Europe, said speakers at this week’s International Fundraising Congress in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands.

PHILADELPHIA, October 6, 2009 — Drexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies today announces the launch of its new Leading-Edge Nonprofit Networkcontinuing education programs designed to help professionals advance or change their careers and proactively plan for career success in the nonprofit sector.

October 18, 2009, STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS —Volunteering remains a bright spot at a time when philanthropic giving is down and nonprofit groups are stressed by the economic slump. Yet, many nonprofit organizations fail to use their volunteers effectively and need to become more proactive in managing their volunteer talent, speakers told the audience at the annual Nonprofit Management Institute at Stanford.