Financial Management: Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program

Financial Management**

Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23

Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Instructor: Dan Ross, President, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

Cost: $225 NICNE Members | $250 General Admission

Course Details: Familiarity with nonprofit accounting procedures can strengthen your confidence as a nonprofit leader. Financial acumen is essential to your work and the health and sustainability of your organization.

This course simplifies the nonprofit accounting process to help you to build your leadership capacity. You will learn fundamental financial and budgeting terms and concepts, and elements of financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and cash position. You will leave with a stronger understanding of the accounting cycle, financial risks, independent audit process, budget process, significance of Form 990, financial management decision-making, and financial control processes. These are the vital skills that any nonprofit leader will need to lead with confidence.

Facilitator: Daniel Ross, President of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois since 2020, is the third president in CFNIL’s 70+ year history. Previously, Ross served as CFO of Fehr Graham, and served as President & CFO of Williams-Manny, Inc. where his efforts earned the company recognition as the Best Overall Place to Work and Best Workplace Culture. He has expertise in financial management, day-to-day activities, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and a demonstrated commitment to philanthropy and community engagement.

Ross’ extensive history of community involvement and board service includes Past Chairman - SwedishAmerican Health System; Past Vice Chairman - Rockford Chamber of Commerce; Past President – Discovery Center Museum, and Financial Executives International. He was selected as Rockford’s 40 Leaders Under 40 by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.

A Rockford-area native, Ross received a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA with Distinction in Strategic Management from DePaul University. He and his family live in Rockton, Illinois.

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program Details: Leading a successful mission-driven nonprofit requires more than goals and plans; it requires concrete knowledge and skills. NICNE’s five-course Certificate in Nonprofit Management program, completed by more than 100 local nonprofit leaders, will teach you the skills you need to strengthen your organization and better achieve your mission.

Each of the five courses is led by an accomplished expert in their field; Instructors include nonprofit executives, doctorate and master-level leaders committed to collaboration as a tool to drive social change, and instructors and guest speakers with advanced certifications and decades of experience in nonprofit leadership.

If you are a new or seasoned leader wishing to broaden or refresh your skills, seeking a leadership position in the nonprofit sector, or a board member seeking to serve in a more strategic advisory role, this program is for you! This program is also a great fit for people shifting careers from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector.

**This is one of the five courses in the Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program. Take any course a la carte or complete the entire series to earn your Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Courses may be taken in any order and attendance credit does not expire. Upon successful completion of all five courses (with 90% overall attendance) participants will receive a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Northern Illinois University. Full program details can be found on our website. Please call or email Billie Callahan, Associate Director, with questions (815.753.8793 [email protected]).

About NICNE: The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) has been providing capacity building, training, technical assistance and resource support to nonprofit organizations within our region since August 2004. NICNE is the region's primary resource for nonprofit management and leadership development. NICNE strengthens nonprofits and encourages collaboration resulting in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community. NICNE mission: Promote, model and grow innovation, excellence and social impact.

NICNE is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an affiliate of Northern Illinois University, Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. Learn more at our website, www.niu.edu/nicne/

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