The fundamentals of
nonprofit management for anyone who has ever thought of starting a nonprofit or
charitable project
SAN RAFAEL, CA –
MarinLink, the Marin County incubator and
fiscal sponsor for start-up nonprofit projects, announces its next MarinLink
University Course, a ten-module program providing an overview of nonprofit
governance, strategies, and tactics. The first class will be held Wednesday,
February 4th. Consecutive classes will be held at the Northgate Mall community
meeting room every three weeks from 5–7:30 pm, a time convenient for working
adults. The course includes a resource binder, contact list, and will culminate
with a certificate of completion.
MarinLink University designed this program to provide
nonprofit strategic skill sets based specifically on the needs of its over 100
fiscally sponsored projects. The modules include strategic leadership,
financial and legal tools, marketing skills, and measurement tools to those new
to the nonprofit sector or those looking to hone their expertise.
MarinLink acts as an incubator and fiscal sponsor to a wide
array of groups and individuals. Community events such as Bioneers, businesses
wishing to start a nonprofit foundation such as Extrafood.org are examples of
varied MarinLink projects which also include community gardens, education
programs, art organizations, and many others.
“MarinLink is excited to offer this first foundational
series of classes for 2016,” says Executive Director Mary O’Mara. “The
consultants who helped us develop this program have invested hundreds of
hands-on hours helping our projects achieve success.”
Presenters include community experts along with leadership
expert Carl Welte. His book Making and Fulfilling your Dreams as a Leader will
be included in the curriculum along with a resource binder and list of
contacts.
About MarinLink.
MarinLink identifies and fulfills unmet community needs, strengthening Marin
communities through innovation and collaboration. Nimble and solution-based,
MarinLink serves as an incubator and fiscal sponsor to individuals and groups
whose inspirations for projects range from homeless services, community
gardens, health and transportation initiatives, environmental education, veteran’s
programs, arts organizations, and more. www.marinlink.org
DETAILS
WHAT:
MarinLinkUniversity, a ten-module program providing an overview of nonprofit governance,
strategies, and tactics for individuals starting new nonprofit projects and for
those looking to hone their skills.
WHEN: February 4th-June 3rd, ten Thursdays 5–7:30 pm
WHERE: Northgate Mall Community Meeting Room, Northgate Mall, Suite
250, San Rafael 94903
FEES: $295 for MarinLink projects | $395 for general public
