Professional Development at INAR
At the Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR), we are committed to strengthening the nonprofit sector through high-quality professional development opportunities. Our training programs, workshops, and peer-learning experiences are designed to equip nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effectively, drive impact, and navigate the evolving challenges of the sector.
MEMBERS
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Jessica
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Gorman
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Dorcheat Historical Association Museum
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Terri
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Mathews
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Downtown Shreveport Unlimited
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Rae
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Phillips
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HARK
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Emerie
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Holtzclaw
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Highland Area Partnership
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Alex
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Person
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Junior League of Shreveport Bossier
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Lynn
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Bryan
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Keep Bossier Beautiful
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Jazmin
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Jernigan
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LSUS Alumni Association
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Anneka
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Alexander
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Miles for Smiles DEPOT
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Bennie
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Dotie
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Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association
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Kelly
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Berne
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Shreveport Little Theatre
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Martha
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Tyler
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Moms on a Mission
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MENTORS
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Jeff Brasher
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Boy Scouts Norwela Council
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Justin Lord
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LSUS
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LaToria Thomas
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United Way Northwest Louisiana
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Lee Jeter
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Fuller Center for Housing
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Logan Lewis
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Red River Arts Festival
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Emily Jo Manchester Sanden
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Renesting Project
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Tamara Crane
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Bossier Council on Aging
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Rashad Bristo
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Healthy Blue
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Britany Pope
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Bossier Arts Council
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Erica McCain
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Aneca Credit Union
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MEMBERS
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AJ Dunn
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YWCA
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Diane Libro
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Catholic Charities
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Madison Poche
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Highland Center
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Cassie Hubble
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Teams
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Nicole Lowe
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Dress for Success
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Diane Clark
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Sci-port
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Martina Williams
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Theatre for Performing Arts
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Frances Williams
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Bernstein
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Lauren Jones
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Shreveport Green
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Nita Cook
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Junior Achievement
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MENTORS
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Paulette Freeman
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The Bridge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center
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Kristen Powers
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ARC of Caddo Bossier
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Verni Howard
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The Providence House
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Kelli Todd
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Volunteers for Youth Justice
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Laurie Boswell
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Holy Angels
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Chuck Meehan
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Retired, Volunteers of America
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Leigh Ann Chambers
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LSU Shreveport
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Lynn Stevens
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Goodwill of Northwest Louisiana
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Martha Marak
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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
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Sylvia Goodman
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Retired, Sci-Port
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MEMBERS
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Tamara Crane
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Bossier Council on Aging
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Brittany Pope
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Bossier Arts Council
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Wendell Riley
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Robinson Film Center
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Logan Lewis
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Red River Arts Festival
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Tracy McComick
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Noel Community Arts
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Clarissa Stephens
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Uniforms for All
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Barbara Joseph
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North Louisiana Jewish Federation
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Emily Jo Manchester Sanden
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The Renesting Project
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Lois Mayberry
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Settled In Village
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Golden Ellis
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Golden Angels Nonprofit
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Dee Racouillat
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Koala Club
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Belinda Robinson
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Renzi Education and Arts Center
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Jamie Jones
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Community Support Programs Inc.
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MENTORS
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Kristen Powers
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ARC of Caddo Bossier
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Verni Howard
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The Providence House
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Kelli Todd
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Volunteers for Youth Justice
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Laurie Boswell
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Holy Angels
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Laura Perdue
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LSU Shreveport Foundation
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Lynn Stevens
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Goodwill of Northwest Louisiana
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Martha Marak
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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
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Pam Atchison
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Shreveport Regional Arts Council
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Erica McCain
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Aneca Credit Union
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Jeffrey Goodman
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YMCA of North Louisiana
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Professional Development Workshops & Non-credit Certificates
Our professional development workshops offer targeted training on essential topics in nonprofit management, fundraising, program evaluation, advocacy, and more. Designed for nonprofit professionals at all levels, these workshops are interactive and led by experts in the field. Whether you’re looking to refine your grant writing skills, improve donor engagement, or strengthen organizational leadership, our workshops provide practical tools and insights that can be applied immediately.
> Nonprofit professional development workshops
Partnership with the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits
INAR is proud to partner with the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits to co-host a variety of networking and educational events designed to foster collaboration and professional growth within the nonprofit sector:
- Coffee & Connects – Informal networking events that bring together nonprofit professionals to exchange ideas, share challenges, and build meaningful connections over coffee.
- Executive Director Roundtable Luncheons – Peer learning opportunities where nonprofit leaders can engage in candid discussions about leadership challenges, strategic decision-making, and best practices.
- Conferences & Summits – INAR and the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits co-host conferences and summits across the state, offering nonprofit professionals access to expert speakers, dynamic panel discussions, and skill-building sessions on critical issues facing the sector.
Through these initiatives, INAR continues to empower nonprofit leaders, foster collaboration, and support the long-term success of nonprofit organizations throughout Louisiana.
> Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits
