BCC Introduces Development Associate Certificate Program| 08:06AM / Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in partnership with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, announced the creation of a Development Associate Certificate program, now accepting up to 20 students.
Conducted online, ten sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022 from 6 pm-7:30 pm. Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, joins guest instructors. Tuition is $700. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/development-associate.
The course explores the roles and responsibilities of entry-level fundraising professionals, as well as resources and insights into fundraising as a career path. Topics covered include donor relations, grant writing, event planning, donor databases, marketing and more.
The ten courses include:
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Overview of the Development Field, Career Path and Skills: Alexandra Heddinger, Development Director, Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
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Donor Relations: Kevin Fleming, Founder & CEO, Prosper Nonprofit Advisors
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Donor Databases: Amy Chin, Owner Principal, Berkshire Net Results
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Administration, Social Media and Communications: Mary Vasquez-Slack, Local and Virtual Assistant, My Versatile Secretary
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Grant Writing and Research: Laurie Werner, Consultant, Strategy and Fundraising for Nonprofits
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Federal Grant Writing: Diane Gedeon-Martin, President, The Write Source
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Facebook/Social Media Apps: Mary McGurn, Owner, McGurn Media
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Event Planning: Amy Rudnick, Event Planner Consultant
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Donor Research: Roger Magnus, Owner, Roger Magnus Research
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Marketing & Development Go Hand-in-Hand: Liana Toscanini, Founder and Executive Director, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
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