Board Development Support

The center provides services for non-profit organizations in Southern California. Services include management consulting, public education and awareness, printed materials, and an on-site training program. The center also offers board management retreats for directors of non-profit agencies, management seminars, and executive roundtables. In addition, the Center publishes an online bi-weekly newsletter, Nonprofit Directions. The newsletter lists employment opportunities with non-profit organizations. There are no geographic restrictions.

The Nonprofit Manager's Helpline provides information and referrals to other management assistance providers, and information about a variety of topics including accounting, law, board management, and fund raising. The helpline can provide information to people who want to know how their organization can apply for non-profit 501(c)(3) status.

Public seminars which address nonprofit management issues and how those issues apply to non-profit organizations are available at various times throughout the year. A half-day class is held quarterly to teach interested organizations whether to apply for 501(c)(3) status. The agency does not provide one on one assistance for individuals starting a non-profit.

Training programs offer participative seminars which address topics including executive board development, time management, interpersonal communication, supervision, stress management, strategic planning, technology tailored to non-profits, and the fundamentals of fund raising. Online classes in nonprofit management are also available.