Professional Development

• VRL Training Series -- Volunteer Impact Leadership Training Series: earn your certificate in volunteer leadership! Gain a way to demonstrate your expertise and professionalism to employers, peers, and the community.

• Professional Development Events -- Topics are requested by attendees and range from conflict resolution, leadership, international perspectives on volunteer management, ethics, and more!

• MCN Other Learning Opportunities and Professional Development Opportunities for Nonprofits -- Extensive list featuring nonprofit professional development opportunities, online trainings, nonprofit certificate programs, nonprofit graduate programs, nonprofit undergraduate programs, and professional associations.

• MCN Events Calendar -- Full calendar of events and workshops hosted by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

• Mini MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of St. Thomas -- Highly regarded program offered by the Opus College of Business. Learn about all areas of nonprofit management--accounting, human resources, fundraising, personal leadership, volunteer management and more--in 5 or 14 class program.
  

• UW-Eau Claire Nonprofit Development Leadership Certificate Series -- Increase your professional competency with this six course series from UW-Eau Claire's Continuing Education Department. Courses include, Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Management & Reporting, Board Development & Management, Fundraising and Marketing & Communications.
  

• National Conference on Volunteering & Service -- Annual conference held each summer. Meet with leaders within nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors throughout the nation. Next conference: June 6 - 8, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana!

• CVA Exam -- Receive your certification in Volunteer Administration from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.