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Registration now open for Professional Development
This graduate course is a seven-day, executive training style format being held from June 9th to 17th 2011 at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. It will explore key issues facing the nonprofit and voluntary sector in Canada as well as global trends in civil society. Its aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the nonprofit/voluntary sector in the context of contemporary governance. Linking theory to practice, participants will critically assess the kinds of public policies, leadership, and management practices necessary to build the capacity of the sector and to reinforce its role within a democratic society.
This course has been offered yearly since 2007 and has been well attended by those in the nonprofit/voluntary sector. It appeals to a broad range of participants interested in the sector including:
- Managers and practitioners in nonprofit/voluntary organizations
- Members of nonprofit boards and committees
- Policy-makers, funders, and regulators
- Community Investment professionals
- Consultants, researchers, and allied professionals
- Graduate level students.
The course is offered in English and is held during the day from June 9th to 17th (excluding the weekend) and taught in 7 one-day modules covering a variety of topics such as:
Overview of the Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector
Legislative and Regulatory Framework
Relationship between the Voluntary Sector and Governments
Program Development and Evaluation
Financing Civil Society
Human Resources
Communications
Media Relations
Leadership and Governance
Networks, Partnerships, and Alliances
We are limiting class participation to 20 participants for professional development (non credit)* and 20 Carleton University graduate level students (for credit).
*Note that Professional Development refers to a noncredit status (i.e. no papers, exams, assignments are required nor nor will a grade be assigned). Professional Development participants will receive a proof of completion at the end of the course.
Registration Fee: $1,695.00 ($1,500 registration + $195 HST). Registration includes a welcome lunch and continental breakfasts.
Registration is done online by selecting the underlined hyperlink Course Registration (Please send payment by mail as noted below, unfortunately we are not able to accept any form of credit/debit cards).
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of funds based on a first come first registered basis. After registering online please forward your contact information & cheque (payable to Carleton University) directly to:
Sandra Jones
Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development
Carleton University
Suite 2020 Dunton Tower, 1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1B 5B6
For further information about this course please contact Sandra Jones at
613-520-7444 or via email cvsrd@carleton.ca
Cancellation policy: 100% refund until May 9th 2011
50% refund (based on total registration cost) between May 10/11 to May 24/11
No refund after May 24/11
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