Nonprofit Program Management & Assessment
Ensure your nonprofit’s continued success by keeping commitments to donors and partners. Expectations are generally reasonable—just do what you said you were going to do when you applied for the funds. Build strategies to manage key programs in order to deliver on your mission and report measurable outcomes to stakeholders. You will develop the skills to perform outcome-based evaluation methods to highlight your program achievements, spotlight effectiveness, and satisfy funders’ desire for improved accountability. Scott Emerson Th | May 20-Jun 10 (meets 4x) | 9am-1pm | $299 Online-UNLVGO and Zoom | 211NP3164 | 1.6 CEUs
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Responsible Fundraising
Go way beyond simply asking for donations to your nonprofit organization. Instead, build a broad-based, consistent, strategic fundraising portfolio. Learn to build donor and volunteer relationships, execute effective marketing tools, connect with new and existing supporters through new media, assess your fundraising efforts, advocate for your cause, and set financial priorities. T. Clay Buck, CFRE MW | Feb 1-17 (meets 5x) | 4-7pm | $299 Online-UNLVGO and Zoom | 211NP3130 | 1.5 CEUs *Class does not meet: Feb 15
Strong Financial Oversight
Manage your nonprofit’s finances and operations to ensure more of your budget directly advances your mission. Topic areas include non-profit economics and finance, financial management and accountability, information technology, and management. This is a blended-learning experience with classroom instruction, field experience, guest speakers, and individual assignments including readings, research, and online work. Cynthia Radley Th | Mar 4-25 (meets 4x) | 9am-1pm | $299 Online-UNLVGO and Zoom | 211NP3131 | 1.6 CEUs
Language Skills for Professionals Accent Reduction ced.unlv.edu/accent-reduction Accent Reduction for International Professionals I
Precise articulation is essential for effective presentations, motivating employees, and inspiring customer confidence. Even if you are proficient in English grammar and vocabulary, a strong regional or foreign accent can still make clear communication difficult in the workplace. Develop the skills you need to correctly pronounce the sounds of American English, focusing on the vowel sounds, so your accent is no longer a business liability. Textbook included in cost of tuition. Optional: Have a mirror and audio recorder available to use during class. Amy Nassar MW | Jan 25-Feb 10 (meets 6x) | 6:30-9pm | $279 PAR Room 401 | 211CX1113 | 1.5 CEUs
Accent Reduction for International Professionals II
Focus on mastering the consonant sounds of American English. Now that you have completed the basic vowel program, you will master additional techniques for improving your English pronunciation. You will learn the techniques of producing correct consonant sounds when combined with vowels or other challenging consonants. By the end of this session, you will have acquired the rules governing the production of all the consonant sound variations, and you will meet difficult challenges in speech clarity for your job. Textbook included in cost of tuition. Optional: Have a mirror and audio recorder available to use during class. Amy Nassar MW | Feb 22-Mar 10 (meets 6x) | 6:30-9pm | $279 PAR Room 401 | 211CX1123 | 1.5 CEUs
Accent Reduction for International Professionals III
Focus on mastering the intonation patterns of American English. Now that you have completed the basic vowel and consonant programs, you will learn the musical aspects of speech, and the mechanics for how to signal stress and pitch. You will master stress and pitch patterns for words, sentences, and paragraphs. You will also practice body language and facial expressions that reinforce American intonation, and help add meaning and clarity to your speech. By the end of this session, you will have acquired the rules governing the production of an understandable communication. Textbook included in cost of tuition. Optional: Have a mirror and audio recorder available to use during class. Amy Nassar MW | Mar 22-Apr 7 (meets 6x) | 6:30-9pm | $279 PAR Room 401 | 211CX1124 | 1.5 CEUs
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