Shreveport Reporter

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.  

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