Nonprofit
Financial
Management
Program Overview
The Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Management (CFM) is a comprehensive and systematic learning opportunity, covering the tools, frameworks and concepts necessary for effective nonprofit financial management.
Current financial management staff seeking further education or a refresher
Aspiring professionals seeking competence and professional opportunities in this area
Details
This Certificate builds on the success of Center for Nonprofits’ other Certificates in Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Grant Writing and Effective Fundraising, with their combined alumni of 1000+ individuals.
The curricula is based upon conversations with nonprofit financial management practitioners and a review of professional literature.
Upon completion, participants will earn 4.9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Austin Community College. These may be eligible for use in meeting professional certification requirements.
Application
This certificate is currently in session.
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Instructors
Aimee Sanchez, CPA, SHRM-CP
Director of Finance,
Upbring
Gail Romney
Director of Finance,
Ballet Austin
Holly Raymond
Chief Financial Officer,
Upbring
Laura Willard
CPA,
Maxwell Locke & Ritter, LLP
Shannon M. Andre’, CPA, CFE
Vice President/Austin Managing Shareholder,
Brown, Graham & Company, P.C.
Tracie Stookesberry
VP of Financial Planning and Analysis,
Goodwill Central Texas
Course Outline
The Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Management sessions start Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 through Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023.
The session will be held online via Zoom. Participants are expected to attend and actively engage in every session. Before you register, please be sure you can commit to participating in each session.
**Schedule is subject to change**
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