Nonprofit Training Institute | Montgomery College, Maryland

A group of participants from the 2023 Nonprofit Conference.

The Montgomery College Nonprofit 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.

Upcoming Course Schedule

Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management

Registration available starting July 29, 2024.

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#: 24304
Dates: November 6 - November 13, 2024
Meeting Times: Wednesday, 5-8pm
Location: Online: Structure Remote (via Zoom)
Investment: $50.00 tuition + $100.00 fee = $150.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $120.00

Ready to make your move and register for this fall class? Find instructions to register online or in-person.

Nonprofit Institute Events

A new event is coming later this fall to Montgomery College. Details will be available on our events webpage.

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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.

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Additional Nonprofit Resources and Previous Newsletters

General Resources

Maryland Nonprofitsnew window

State of Maryland Charitable Organizations Divisionnew window

Articles of Interest

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Do a Little Thinking Before You Begin (PDF, ) - MC Contributor Article

Building Resilient Organizationsnew window

Strategic Planning: More Than a Wish List (PDF, ) - MC Contributor Article

Previous MC Nonprofit Newsletters