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VMG Announces Online Schedule for Summer & Fall Certificate Programs

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
VMG Spring 2010 brochure

VMG Summer & Fall 2010 brochure

VMG CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ONLINE – SUMMER (June-July-August). Volunteer Management and Nonprofit Management begin on Thursday, June 17, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Grant Writing and Corporate Philanthropy begin on Wednesday, June 16, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

VMG CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ONLINE – FALL (September-October-November) Volunteer Management and Nonprofit Management begin on Thursday, September 9th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Grant Writing and Corporate Philanthropy begin on Wednesday, September 8th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Each class is 4 hours of instruction divided into 2 evenings for 2 hours each evening. This unique Part 1 and Part 2 schedule provides students time in between each class to take on a “VMG Challenge Assignment” related to the material covered in Part 1 of the class. Students return for Part 2 of the course and discuss how they tackled the challenge assignment and what they learned. This “challenge assignment” method provides opportunities for students to become engaged in the content of the material they are learning as it pertains to the real world.

Upon completion of the 8 courses comprising a certificate, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for that particular program. Certificates are awarded by VMG

VMG and Hostos Community College Launch Volunteer Management Certificate Program

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

certificate_icon_smallVMG in partnership with Hostos Community College is launcing a Volunteer Management Certificate Program. Students will develop the skills and strategies they need to become an integral part of one of America’s fastest growing service sectors. The Volunteer Management Certificate provides entry-and middle-level nonprofit employees the opportunity to develop new skill sets to move within or beyond their current organizations. This program is also excellent for those looking to transition their career into volunteer management in the nonprofit sector.

VMG developed the Volunteer Management Certificate curriculum to provide comprehensive instruction offering an educational experience focused on topics pertinent to today’s nonprofit industry. Courses are taught on-site at Hostos Community College, 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, by VMG’s qualified instructors with extensive experience in the discipline they are teaching. A certificate will be awarded by Hostos Community College upon completing the ten required courses.

Courses are on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hostos Community College, Bronx , NY. The first course of the 2009 Spring-Summer semester begins on 4/18/2009 and the last course is on 6/27/2009. Course dates are indicated next to the courses listed below.

4/18/09 Intro to Volunteer Program Management

4/25/09 Fundamentals of Volunteer Project Management

5/2/09 Program Evaluation Methods

5/9/09 Volunteer Recruitment & Screening

5/16/09 Volunteer Orientation & Training

5/30/09 PR & Marketing for Your Volunteer Program

6/6/09 Maximizing Volunteer-Staff Relations

6/13/09 Effectively Communicating with Volunteers

6/20/09 Volunteerism and Social Media

6/27/09 Developing Corporate Partnerships

To register, call 718-518-6656. Certificate Registration: $750. Individual Course: $79. For course descriptions, visit the VMG Web site at http://www.volunteermanagementgroup.com/index.php?pr=Volunteer_Mgmt

Accounting & Budgeting for Nonprofits

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

A one-day workshop on Accounting and Budgeting for Nonprofits will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009, from 10 am to 4 pm at Hostos Community College, 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY. This course is part of the Hostos Nonprofit Management Certificate Program and is also open for individual course registration. Financial management is one of the most important practices in running a non for profit organization. Students will learn how knowledge of accounting and budgeting will provide the necessary tools and skills to understand the financial challenges and constraints of running an organization. As a consequence, it empowers you to protect your membership and serves as the ultimate referee in times of financial conflict. To register, call Hostos at 718-518-6656. Course fee $79.