IU Northwest: Adult Education

Adult Education

Business

Charitable Giving

There are many ways to leave a legacy for the cause you want to support. The traditional concepts will be mentioned, but deferred giving will be the focus of this course. These methods include Pay on Death, Life insurance, retirement benefits, foundations, tax exempt trusts, charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, gift annuity, and pooled income funds. The last session will assist you in setting up your own charitable organization to serve your purpose. Groups seeking charitable contributions and those giving contributions will benefit from this course. Bring all your questions for our experienced expert. You will be given information to purchase your book on line.

Wednesday, September 2-September 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $119

Event Planning

Planning a conference, gala, annual meeting, retreat, or reunion does not have to be a nightmare if you do your homework and are organized. This course offers tips on how to lay the groundwork for a major event, while spicing it up with a theme, motif, and attention to detail. How to manage all the details is simplified with time lines, lists of responsibilities, staffing, budgets, marketing, and how to pull it all together for the day of the event.

Mondays, October 5-26, 7:00-9:00 p.m., $95

Fundraising Essentials

Students will learn strategies for the annual fund drive, corporate and foundation giving, special events, capital development, deferred giving, and major gifts, and how these strategies are integrated into a comprehensive fundraising plan. Explore what motivates donors to give to an organization and the skills good development officers need to be successful. Students will understand what determines organizational readiness for fundraising, the essential involvement of board members, and how to develop a case for support. Prospect cultivation and gift stewardship will conclude the course.

Mondays & Wednesdays, October 19-28, 6:00-8:30 p.m., $115

Grant Proposal Overview

Volunteers or employees of non-profit agencies, local government, and educational institutions will find this class helpful. Information presented includes research, funding sources, development, and proposal types. This is the prerequisite for taking Grant Writing Workshop.

Mondays & Wednesdays, September 14-23, 6:00-8:30 p.m., $115

Grant Writing Workshop

Come prepared to write your grant proposal. Participants should have a funding source identified prior to class so all class time and writing are focused on the interests, requirements, and instructions provided by the funding source. Prerequisite: Grant Proposals Overview course or prior grant writing experience.

Mondays, September 28-October 12, 6-8:30 p.m., $145

How to Start a Not for Profit Organization

Creating a not for profit organization can be a daunting process, but this course will help you learn the step by step process. You will be introduced to the forms and applications necessary to start your new organization.

Monday & Wednesday, August 31 & September 2, 6:00-8:30 p.m., $70

Public Relations – A Campaign

Need a crash course in the basics of running a Public Relations campaign? Spend two intense, fast-paced class periods with an Ebony Magazine PR professional learning the process. She will guide you through writing press releases, creating effective pitches, working with the media, and designing creative strategies on how to promote an individual, event, product, or organization.

Mondays, September 21 & 28, 7-9 p.m., $85

Resumes and Interviewing

Does your resume need a makeover? Want to be prepared for your next job interview? Learn effective techniques and verbiage to include in various types of resumes. Participate in mock job interviews and networking sessions to strengthen your chances of being hired for the job.

Mondays, August 31 & September 14, 7-9 p.m., $39