Shreveport, LA – LSUS Continuing Education is partnering with the LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) to offer capacity building workshops for nonprofit professionals. These in-person workshops cover the basic and practical elements that are vital to success and fill an important void for area nonprofit staff leaders, specialists, and generalists.
High-quality nonprofit education and training create strategic leaders who impact local communities and the world by serving the public good. With over 18,000 nonprofit organizations in the state employing 7% of the state’s workforce, it is important to assist in the professional development of those working in this industry.
“We have a great number of nonprofit organizations in this region so it’s our honor to provide educational opportunities for those currently working in this industry and to train the next generation of employees,” said Dr. Julie Lessiter, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives for LSU Shreveport.
As roles constantly change, professional development is a tool that allows nonprofit professionals to thrive and close the skills gap. The three-hour workshops are focused on updating skills in areas that are important to operating healthy nonprofit organizations and achieving mission goals.
“Nonprofits in our region have requested in-person professional development workshops on topics such as grant writing, diversity and inclusion, mission branding, and board development,” said Dr. Heather Carpenter, Norman A. Dolch Super Professor and Director of the MS in Nonprofit Administration at LSUS. “The nonprofit professional development workshops have been tailored to fit local needs and are led by experts in the field who will help guide participants to apply lessons to their own organizations.”
Limited scholarships are available upon request. Email inar@lsus.edu for more information.
INAR NP Fall Workshop Bundle
This is a bundle of Grant writing for Nonprofits, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Nonprofits, Branding Your Nonprofit Mission, Nonprofit Board Development workshops for the bundle price. This is an in-person class. Register for all by 9/7/22 and save with the early bird price of $150.00. After that date the cost will be $170.00. Learners may sign up at: https://www.ce.lsus.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=416
INAR NP Grant Writing for Nonprofits Workshop
This is an in-person workshop. Develop the ABCs of grant writing, including the realities of grant funding, how to search for a funder, how to write a letter of Inquiry and understanding the main components of a grant proposal. You will leave this workshop with the key components of a grant proposal as well as a better understanding of what funders look for in grant proposals. Register by 9/7/22 to get the early bird price of $50.00. After that date the cost will be $70.00. Learners may sign up at: https://www.ce.lsus.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=417
INAR NP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Nonprofits Workshop
This is an in-person workshop. While the nonprofit and philanthropic sector serves a diverse population of constituents, diversity and intercultural competency challenge staffing and board composition. Discover what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) means and how you can be more effective in achieving your nonprofit mission and connect with more members of our community through effective DEI practices. Take away strategies for creating a more inclusive organization. Register by 10/5/22 to get the early bird price of $50.00. After that date the cost will be $70.00. Learners may sign up at: https://www.ce.lsus.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=418
INAR NP Branding Your Nonprofit Mission Workshop
This is an in-person workshop. Nonprofits in our region have requested in-person professional development workshops on topics such as grant writing, diversity and inclusion, mission branding, and board development. The nonprofit professional development workshops have been tailored to fit local needs and are led by experts in the field who will help guide participants to apply lessons to their own organizations. Register by 10/26/22 to get the early bird price of $50.00. After that date the cost will be $70.00. Learners may sign up at: https://www.ce.lsus.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=419
INAR NP Nonprofit Board Development Workshop
This is an in-person workshop. A successful nonprofit organization starts with an effectively run board of directors. In this workshop, students will learn how to structure a board, recruit board members, and establish policies and procedures. You will leave this workshop with tools to provide board orientation and training to build a strong board of directors to support and lead your nonprofit organization. Register by 12/7/22 to get the early bird price of $50.00. After that date the cost will be $70.00. Learners may sign up at: https://www.ce.lsus.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=420
LSUS Continuing Education provides quality-learning experiences with professional instructors offering a flexible course schedule on campus and at other locations throughout the regional community for a multi-faceted and diverse population based on their educational needs. For more information and a full list of courses, please visit www.lsus.edu/ce or call 318.798.4177.
LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research conducts research to disseminate knowledge about nonprofit organizations and social research. The INAR offers nonprofit education programs, professional development seminars, and quality research and statistical analysis to clients. For more information, please visit https://www.lsus.edu/community/institute-for-nonprofit-administration-and-research.
