Local nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to participate in two trainings in October provided by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, a program of North Valley Community Foundation. On Tuesday, November 3, the topic will be “Grassroots Fundraising Practices – Doing More With Less”  On Monday, November 16, the topic will be “Keys to Community Relations – Maximizing customer service & volunteerism.”

The instructor for the November 3 session will be Laura Cootsona, consultant to nonprofit organizations and Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Institute. The instructor for the November 16 session will be Roseanna Galindo-Kuhn, Director of Volunteer Services at Enloe Hospital.

Both of these classes will help nonprofits to respond to the current economic difficulties. Board members and executive staff of nonprofits won't want to miss these trainings.  The full day Grassroots Fundraising class on November 3 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. With revenues declining, this class can help nonprofits maximize their fundraising effectiveness.

The half day session on Community Relations emphasizes the importance of a positive experience for anyone interacting with a nonprofit organization. Satisfaction is the basis for developing organizational capacity by making the most of the customer and  volunteer experience. Any organization depending upon public interaction and volunteers can benefit from this class. This is especially important during the current economic downturn, as public support and volunteers become a more valuable asset.

Both trainings are in Chico, at the Training Place on the Chico Campus of Butte Community College, 2320 Forest Avenue. The half day training on November 16 takes place from 8:30AM-12:30PM and costs $60 per person. The full day training on November 3 will be from 9:00AM-4:30PM and costs $100. For further details and registration, contact NVCF at 891-1150 or register online at www.nvcf.org.  Reservations should be made in advance, as registration is limited.