Upcoming Training

New! Building Effective Teams
Unlock the full potential of your nonprofit team with this essential class. Building a successful team starts with defining your mission and then assembling a group with the diverse skill sets needed to support it from every angle. Learn how to evaluate personality types and gain the tools to identify the unique skills that will elevate your nonprofit’s impact. With the right mix of talent and emotional intelligence, you’ll create a high-performing, mission-driven team that’s ready to make a difference. Don’t miss out—register today and take the first step toward a stronger, more effective nonprofit.
Aug. 27
2-4 p.m.
Regional Hughesville Campus


Grant Proposal Writing
Learn the qualities of exemplary proposals to augment your organization's revenue streams and maintain more predictable yearly funding.
Sept. 17
2-4 p.m. | 6-8 p.m.
Regional Hughesville Campus


New! The Perfect Fit
Transform your nonprofit with the power of emotional intelligence. This class helps you go beyond skills and hire the right people who are passionate, driven, and aligned with your mission. EQ (Emotional Quotient) is the key to building a strong, collaborative team and creating a culture that propels your nonprofit forward. Don’t settle for just any hire—ensure you’re bringing in individuals who will thrive, support your vision, and make a real impact. Register to unlock the emotional intelligence that will elevate your team and your mission to new heights.
Oct. 1
2-4 p.m.
Regional Hughesville Campus


Visuals for Social Media Storytelling
Learn how to use free internet tools to take your photos and videos to the next level, and create content that is liked and shared across social media platforms. Canva and other tools will be explored.
Oct. 22
2-4 p.m. | 6-8 p.m.
Regional Hughesville Campus


Getting the Best Boards
The board of directors bears responsibility for the nonprofit organization's health and in fact its very survival. As the legal governing body, it needs to establish plans and policies that keep the organization focused on its mission and that assure financial stability and sound management. This course covers the basic elements involved in achieving and sustaining a board that does all this effectively and so stands out for its exceptional performance. Students are asked to trace the relationship between levels of board performance and the organization's development potential. The course will also address the process of sustaining teamwork, defining the board's job with respect to fundraising, and incorporating strategic thinking into decision making. The course will concentrate on the principles of leadership and how understanding and embracing them empowers a board to act with a consistent eye to the future. Part of the discussion will include measures to sustain board exceptionalism through careful planning for turnover and succession. Students will be encouraged to share their experiences and/or expectations as board members.
Nov. 19
2-4 p.m.
Regional Hughesville Campus


Online classes via ed2go begin monthly. Classes include grant writing, nonprofit management, fundraising essentials, nonprofit marketing, and more.

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The Maryland Philanthropy Network invites the staff and board members of nonprofit organizations and social enterprises to its overview of foundations and the broader landscape of philanthropy in Maryland. The webinar provides basic knowledge of foundations and other grantmakers, trends in the sector, and resources for finding funders/funding opportunities. Learn more and register.

Friday, May 30
10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center offers additional training opportunities of interest to nonprofits.