College of DuPage is your nonprofit partner in education. We provide courses that will help you quickly learn strategies to raise funds for your organization, effectively communicate your mission and vision, and enable your board members to become effective at growing your nonprofit. College of DuPage library is home to the largest Philanthropy collection in Illinois.
Upcoming Classes
It's true: If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail! But can your organization afford consultants to devise a long-range strategic plan? Now, at COD, you can! In this single-organization clinic, our skilled nonprofit consultant will meet with members of just your organization for a 6-hour session to guide you in developing an affordable, realistic, long-range plan that will help drive your organization’s future success. Based on the latest framework that catapulted Amazon, Google, and others to new heights, this plan will serve as a valuable tool for implementation as well. Contact Jenifer Walsh (walshj103@cod.edu) for further information on this new program.
PROED-0014-120, $749
Effective marketing communication raises awareness for your organization, promotes your mission, and connects you with constituents, funders, and other stakeholders. In this hands-on workshop, you will create a communications plan for your organization with audiences, messaging, channels/vehicles, timing, and measurable outcomes for ROI. Learn to engage and inspire with marketing and branding techniques used by Fortune 500 companies to strengthen your key messaging. Includes breakout sessions to re-examine and enrich your current communications and develop your plan.
Tuesday, July 16
6 to 9 p.m.
BSPSI-0220-001, $79
On Campus Glen Ellyn
Tuesday, August 13
6 to 9 p.m.
BSPSI-0220-011, $79
On Campus Glen Ellyn
Tuesday, Nov. 12
6 to 9 p.m.
BSPSI-0220-001, $79
On Campus Glen Ellyn
Do you want to make a real difference in the world? If you have an idea of how you will help, but you are not sure where to start, learn how to turn your dream into reality. This course offers guidance on required paperwork and the development of a board and general infrastructure. Get prepared for all the steps needed to start your own nonprofit organization. Contact Jenifer Walsh (walshj103@cod.edu) for further information on this new program.
PROED-0014-110, $749