Nonprofit Capacity Building
Our capacity building seminars provide training and technical assistance in areas such as financial management, strategic planning, nonprofit governance and grant writing to over 100 nonprofit organizations in Orange County. Participants receive training through sessions facilitated by faculty and graduate students from the School of Public Administration. The series provides technical training as well as opportunities for local nonprofit organizations to connect with one another.
Financial Management Training for Nonprofits
CPNM provides an 8-week capacity building seminar to Orange County nonprofits solely focused on financial management topics. This program aims to enhance the financial management skills of participating organizations, help them better compete for awards, competently administer the financial awards entrusted to them, and be audit-ready upon completion of sponsored award requirements. This program also has a truncated workshop component in order to train as many agencies as possible. A recurring comment from participants is that this program provides exceptional practical guidance and actionable steps for them to immediately implement in their organization.
Nonprofit Professional Certificate
In partnership with UCF Continuing Education and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, we provide the Nonprofit Professional Certificate, an online, asynchronous development program for nonprofit professionals. It can be used for self-initiated development or for the development of talent by an organization.
Cyber Security Leadership & Strategy Executive Seminars
In partnership with Florida International University, the UCF Center for Public and Nonprofit Management is hosting a series of Cybersecurity seminars in different cities throughout Central Florida. The seminars are geared toward senior public-sector leaders and officials.
This high-level training offers a comprehensive yet accessible approach to cybersecurity policy and strategy, emphasizing risk management, legislative compliance, and economic impacts. These learning sessions will be conducted across various cities throughout the year. If your city is interested in availing of this no-cost training to fulfill the 2022 Local Government Cybersecurity Act, Florida Statute Section 282.3185 requirements, please contact rasha@ucf.edu.
