Nonprofit Training Institute | Montgomery College, Maryland

A group of participants from the 2023 Nonprofit Conference.

The Montgomery College Nonprofit Training Institute's mission is to inspire our students to make a difference in the community. We strive to enhance your skills within the functions of nonprofit organizations and bring together the resources and tools organizations can take advantage of.

We offer a growing mix of courses and events designed to enhance the skills of experienced and new nonprofit professionals. Individual courses are tailored to specific topic but are open to all students with all levels of experience and we encourage you to expand your network. Keep the conversation going before, during and after your courses: Follow us on Instagramnew window and Facebooknew window.

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Upcoming Course Schedule

Ready to make your move and register for either of these fall classes? Find instructions to register online or in-person. Registration opens in late July.

Grant Success: Strategies for Winning

New Course Starting Fall 2025

Learn to craft compelling proposals that secure funding. Explore grant writing basics, develop persuasive narratives, and create funder-friendly budgets. This course covers essential strategies for grant writing, helping you align with funder goals, understand post-award expectations, and improve proposal success rates. Whether you're new to the field or seeking advanced grant writing tips, you'll gain practical experience through guided lessons and peer feedback. Perfect for professionals looking to enhance their grant writing skills and make a greater impact in their organization’s mission.

Course#: NPT022
CRN#: TBA
Dates: TBA
Meeting Times: TBA
Location: In-Person
Investment: $50.00 tuition + $100.00 fee = $150.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $120.00

Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management

Returning Fall 2025

Explore the basics of nonprofit financial management. Nonprofits are expected to deliver on their missions while maintaining financial stability. Understand basic financial policies and leading practices, how to read nonprofit financial statements and reports. Regardless of the size of your nonprofit, this course will establish the foundation for your nonprofit financial management knowledge or serve as a needed refresher.

Course#: NPT021
CRN#: TBA
Dates: TBA
Meeting Times: TBA
Location: Online: Structure Remote (via Zoom)
Investment: $50.00 tuition + $100.00 fee = $150.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $120.00

Nonprofit Resources

Montgomery College Contributor Articles

Using a Budget to Support Equity (PDF, )

3 Factors When Seeking a Leadership Development Program (PDF, )

Useful Data

Nonprofit Employment Data Project Briefing #1new window, courtesy of George Mason University
Montgomery County Demographic Trends (PDF, )

Registration Information

Our noncredit courses are open enrollment and available to students on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is open until the class start date or the class is at full capacity. Some courses or programs require program approval or have required prerequisites. Students attempting to register online must login to their MyMC Student Account to register for the classes in the program. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Ways to Register:

Online: WDCE Web Registration Informationnew window.
In-Person: at one of our WDCE Student Services Locationsnew window.
Fax: Download, print, and complete this WDCE Registration Form (PDF, ) , and fax it with payment information to 240-683-6945.
Mail: Download, print, and complete this WDCE Registration Form (PDF, ) , and mail with payment to: Montgomery College WDCE, 51 Mannakee Street CC220, Rockville, MD 20850.