Who should enroll in this class? This one-day class guarantees a good overview of what is needed to begin or continue to raise money for your cause. This class is suited for the executive director, fundraising staff, chair of the fundraising committee, board members or for those thinking of making a career in a nonprofit. For a small fee, hundreds of dollars can be saved in mistakes, expensive consulting, or trips to the big city for training. Fundraising is rarely seen as a perk of working at a nonprofit organization. More grey hairs and furrowed brows come from raising money than from anything else. This training will help organizations deal with the seemingly endless shortage of operating and program funds. Participants will learn ways to improve annual fundraising, including special events, direct mail, and major donor efforts.  Laura Cootsona, the Coordinator of the Nonprofit Leadership Institute will introduce the topics of planned giving and capital campaigns. The course will provide new ways of planning, creative ways to shift old habits, and methods to communicate the organization’s story to increase community awareness and financial support. This class benefits both staff and board members regardless of organizational size. The Training Place, Room 116, Butte Community College, Chico Campus