Community Foundation Offers New Training for Nonprofits – Is it all about the Money? Chico, California (November 9th, 2007) – Local nonprofit leaders will have the opportunity to participate in a training provided by the North Valley Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute. On November 9th, the training topic will be ‘Resource Development for Nonprofits.’

Who should enroll in this class? This one-day class guarantees a good overview of what you need to do to begin or continue to raise money for your cause. If you are the executive director, fundraising staff, chair of the fundraising committee, or thinking of making a career in a nonprofit, this class is suited for you. For a small fee, you will save hundreds of dollars in mistakes, expensive consulting, or trips to the big city for training.

Resource Development for the Nonprofit Organization: Is it all about the money? 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 Foundation’s Nonprofit Consultant 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. Benefits both staff and board members regardless of organizational size.

“We are seeing wild success in the nonprofit sector from these sessions. Laura Cootsona not only provides relevant andengaging information, but helps participants develop strategies for immediate implementation,” Alexa Valavanis, CEO of North Valley Community Foundation.

The training will take place from 9AM-4PMon Friday Nov. 9, in Chico, at the Butte College Chico Campus. The cost of this training is $75 per person. For further details and registration for this training, contact NVCF at 891-1150 or online at www.nvcf.org. Reservations should be made in advance, as space is limited.