The Center for Community Research & Service (CCRS) has supported Delaware nonprofits for over three decades by providing valuable and
needed training to nonprofit leaders. We offer several programs to meet your needs.
Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods Workshop
The ToP facilitation methods course teaches a range of powerful facilitation techniques designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and decision-making within groups or teams.
Participants learn how to create a supportive environment for productive discussions, generate innovative ideas, build consensus, and effectively manage group dynamics. Key concepts include facilitating participatory meetings, designing agendas, utilizing visual tools, fostering inclusive participation, and navigating through conflicts constructively. The course equips facilitators with practical skills to lead engaging and impactful group processes in various organizational settings.
SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | June 10 and 11, 2024
FORMAT: In person at the Community Service Building
1200 French St, Rm 917, 9th Fl | Wilmington, DE 19801
CONTACT: signe@udel.edu
COST: Tiered pricing starting at $650/person
Instructed and facilitated by Jeremy Kautza of Kautza Coaching & Consulting
In these challenging times,
there is no better time to change the world through a career in the nonprofit
sector! Gain an understanding of nonprofit organizations and the issues
that managers face in this impactful and growing field. This course is designed
for early-career professionals working in the sector or mid-career
professionals transitioning from other sectors. Participants will be
exposed to several areas of responsibility for nonprofit leaders including
strategy, board governance, budgeting, fundraising, grant writing, managing
employees and volunteers, and more. Graduates of the course receive
a Certificate of completion and 6.7 CEUs.
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays from 6:00–8:30 p.m. | February 13–May 21, 2024
FORMAT: Online - includes both synchronous and asynchronous content
CONTACT: signe@udel.edu
COST: $1500
This course is designed
for mid-career professionals working in the nonprofit sector in leadership roles or looking to transition into leadership roles. In addition to receiving critical
content from accomplished trainers in the sector, participants build
on the course modules to assess their organizations and develop action
plans in the strategic areas of their choice. The course's peer-to-peer sharing and networking aspect is a great benefit of the cohort model of the NLCP.
Graduates of the program have gone on to lead organizations of every size
and in every sector of the nonprofit industry. Graduates of the course receive
a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and 10.5 CEUs.
NEXT COHORT: Fall 2024 | Registration opens May 2024
SCHEDULE: Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
FORMAT: Hybrid - eight full-day in-person sessions, seven half-day synchronous online sessions and asynchronous content. All classes are held during published class times. Additional small group sessions may be scheduled.
LOCATION: Community Service
Building | 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, Del. 19801
CONTACT: signe@udel.edu
COST: $2595 Package pricing is available for organizations that send more than one person from their leadership team.
The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is supported in part by the state of Delaware.