Starting a Nonprofit: The Four Fundamental Steps
Columbia University's M.S. Nonprofit Management Program is launching a four-part series designed to prepare our students, alumnae, and the SPS Community to start and operate successful nonprofit organizations. Join us as experts in the field share their expertise and effective tools. Each two-hour session will feature lectures/videos and pre-session resources.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, December 5, 2020 | 10 AM - 12 Noon
Session 2 | Effective Fundraising for a New Nonprofit
Guest Speaker: John Hicks, Part-time Lecturer &
Principal and Chief Strategist, DLBHICKS, LLC.
This session is designed to help participants develop effective fundraising plans to secure support for new nonprofits.
Topics will include best practices in donor engagement and solicitation, including online and mail appeals, individual asks, and grant writing.
Resources for this session can be found on our program's website.
Saturday, January 30, 2021 | 10 AM - 12 Noon
Session 3 | Governance
Guest Speaker: Vernetta Walker, Esq., Part-time Lecturer
President and CEO, Walker & Associates Consulting
Senior Advisor DEI & Senior Governance Consultant, BoardSource
Saturday, March 13, 2021 | 10 AM - 12 Noon
Session 4 | Communication, Marketing & Impact
Guest Speaker: Tom Watson, Part-time Lecturer
President, Cause Wired
For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
For additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or [email protected].
